Thinking of June

Bitterroot, Lewisia rediviva

A brief moment

This is a bud on a delphinium that chose to bloom right before a period of very cold weather accompanied by a foot of snow. I was pleased that I caught it in its brief moment of beauty.

On a rainy winter day (3)

It’s not the largest tree that stands out.

On a rainy winter day (2)

Winter rain drops on leaves of an Oregon grape.

On a rainy winter day (1)

After the recent snow came warmer temperatures and… rain. Standing in the remaining snow on the river bank there were grasses and stalks with winter leaves.

Winter variety

One of the delights of winter in northwestern Montana is that the face of the outdoors is constantly changing.