A full moon rises over wild ponies and Spring Creek Basin.
It was a super, incredible, amazing, fulfilling day, from beginning to end. These are the kinds of days, with the kinds of experiences, that stamp photographic memories in our brains and on our hearts.
These mustangs … these mustangs … 🙂
So glad to see these sparkling faces on a clear-blue day in Spring Creek Basin!
Unreality: Parts of our soil are damp – still – a week after our last rain/snow storm. Beautiful, wonderful, welcome fall moisture! And more – hopefully – is coming later this week. Blessed are we who are grateful!
Earth and water and soft, mountain-studded sky. Perfect complements to the wild beauty of our country’s wild lands.
Temple seems to enjoy the view of the snow-covered La Sal Mountains. This photo was taken hours before fresh snow blew in. At the basin’s elevation, the moisture was mostly rain; at higher elevations, the land got a couple to a few inches of winter white stuff.
Look out, girls …
… this guy knows the power of the wink!
“For a time I rest in the grace of the world, and am free.” ~ Wendell Berry
As someone who rests very often in the grace of the wild world, seeing and feeling and reveling in that freedom, it is so difficult to understand events in the wider, “civilized” world.
Wildly beautiful Juniper at rest in Spring Creek Basin.
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Our hearts ache for dear friends as we mourn the passing of a pioneering mustang advocate.
“… My soul is dancing in the moonlight.
“I mingle with each grain of sand in the land that is my birthright …
“I am still here …”
Rest in the peace of wild places among wild hearts, mustang angel D.
(Lyrics from “The Vaquero Song” by Dave Stamey.)
Handsome from every angle. 🙂 Chrome and his band were in a wooded area of the basin, which provided a unique view of this wild boy.
Veterans, we thank you for your service. With all branches of the military, in all conflicts, you go toward chaos to protect Americans’ lives and liberties.
Your families and loved ones know and honor your courage and sacrifice.
Personal and always loving gratitude to my cousin, my dad, my uncle and my grandpas for their service.
Thank you all.
Watchful Hayden.
More rain/snow is in our forecast. The soil still is damp from our previous moisture delivery. We’re thankful for that … and for more coming. It has been a beautiful autumn!
