June 17, 2013 - It's My Birthday, I'll Take the Photos I Want To!

Angry western kingbird

Burning off Jump-Off Joe

Another fire across the river

Wild sunflower - first of the year!

Fire drama

A bit closer...

Jump-Off Joe in the evening

As you can tell, it was an interesting day.  It began normally enough, with time in the garden, after finishing my workout.  I saw the first fire (across the river) when I came in for a late lunch.  I headed into town to enjoy being treated to a coffee by a friend/family member...then as I came back, saw the beginning of the Jump-Off Joe fire.  There really wasn't much happening there - but the one across the river was really going.

 

So, more time in the garden, playing with the dog, watching a thunderstorm roll in, and then watching the fires.  And more watching of the fires.  (The crews set a backfire on the Jump-Off Joe fire - that's the line you see on the left.)  At this point it's completely dark, and there is no glow across the river.  A good sign.

 

I don't take pleasure in destruction - but fires are beautiful.  From a distance.  Preferably when they're under control.  Prayers for those in Colorado, who are suffering with much, much worse.