Yesterday was a completely enjoyable, we went for a hike and last night was host to spectacular lightning storm. But the day got off to great start with a surreal sunrise.

Textures of Dawn
Textures of Dawn
Fire in the Sky
Fire in the Sky

The hike was along Bass Creek to the old log jam at the boundary of the Bitterroot-Selway Wilderness. It was about 5 miles and just enough for us. Butterflies abounded, although the only good shot I got was of the Lorquin’s Admiral, which is AWESOME. The fields below the trailhead are filled with Bobolinks that are singing constantly.
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Male Bobolink with a mouthful for his young
Male Bobolink with a mouthful for his young
Lorquin's Admiral
Lorquin’s Admiral
Bass Creek and the Bitterroot Range
Bass Creek and the Bitterroot Range
Thinking Vida
Thinking Vida
Flowering Shiny-leaved Ceanothus
Flowering Shiny-leaved Ceanothus
Cliffs and Sky of Bass Creek (HDR)
Cliffs and Sky of Bass Creek (HDR)

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