Welcome to the first Friday of 2022. We’ve hooked up with our mates, Rosy, Sunny and Jakey from LLB in Our Backyard for this latest edition of Nature Friday. Norman here to share a couple of photos with you from what I’ve been seeing in Nature this week while visiting my Grandpa in Southern Colorado.
Winter early mornings and early evenings are colorful and with open landscapes at Grandpa’s. Just look at this morning’s early morning sunrise. The colors were so intense on a chilly morning.
There’s something about the wide open spaces here that really provides some amazing sunsets as well. The evening we arrived, the sky was a study in blues and oranges. Mum had to pull over to savor the quiet beauty.
It was bitter cold yesterday but today should be a perfect day for walking about the countryside. Yesterday’s walk was all about staying warm after a skiff of snow fell with single digits. Mum says I’ve adapted nicely to being a good house dog since I really prefer spending time lounging about and always within ear-scratching distance from my Grandpa. I wasn’t even interested in sniffing out bunny or other critter trails too much on the walk-I just wanted to get back and see Grandpa.
With 2022 being almost a week old, it’s been fun experiencing new adventures at Grandpa’s house. What’s your first week of the year been like? Have you been able to check out what Nature’s been serving up? We sure hope you’ve made time to see what’s going on outside. Got any plans for the first weekend? Whatever you do, we hope you’re safe, cozy and are enjoying these winter days.
Live, love, bark! 🐾
I also like to smell the wild life around here. Tyebe’s in to chasing them but not me. I say let them be to do their own thing. Tyebe doesn’t understand that others have priorities other than eating and hunting.
Shoko
It can be fun to check out critters sometimes, but too often they don’t seem to appreciate our ‘interest.’
Your fur-iends,
Norman & Elsa 🐾
Lulu: “Whoa, that orange and blue layering looks like something you would hang on your wall! Or that Dada would wear on one of those colorful shirts he likes! Great picture!”
Thanks, Lulu. Our mum says you can never have enough Mother Nature color.
There is something so magical about a beautiful sky!!!
There truly is!
That’s way too cold for this tropical bird. It’s good that I can see it through your photos.
Yes, you stay cozy & warm, Kismet. And have an extra helping of sunflower seeds.
Wow! Stunning!! <3
Thanks! Mother Nature makes the best art don’t you think?
Nothing compares to the beauty of nature!
That’s a fact!
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Totally breathtaking photos………….endless skies – just amazing. Haven’t seen those since a trip out west to Arizona many years ago. Hard to find them around here unless we drive to the mountains. thanks for sharing – and I hope the trip was really fabulous.
Hugs, Pam
It was a good trip. I am always amazed at those wide open spaces and vistas. Breathtaking!
Those are some beautiful, colorful skies. Nature around here dropped 8 inches of snow and it TOUCHED MY BELLY. #notOK
Love and licks,
Cupcake
Eek…belly-touching is definitely not fair! Stay warm.
Beautiful captures and Norman is rocking the mic once again!
Beautiful photos, Monika. We finally got someone out to trim the live oak tree in the backyard that belongs to the neighbor. (no they won’t trim it) This freed up a Mountain Laurel to do it’s thing. It all looks so good. I know it doesn’t sound like much but is a big worry off the list. (We only have until January 30th to trim live oaks. After that you have to wait until November again.)
Glad you were able to ‘get ‘er done’ now. Some neighbors are sure a pain, aren’t they? Have a great weekend!
This one is a mega pain.
Especially when handling a chore of this magnitude for a neighbor.
A wonderful sunrise picture, but a GORGEOUS sunset one!
Thank you. That sunset was breathtaking. I had to stop and get out of the car to truly appreciate it fully.
🙂
Pretty skies way out there on the frozen tundra.
And yet today, it’s near 70F. Yo-yo Mother Nature 😳
I forgot…shame on me. Scritches to the pups, a smooch to Norman and a big hug to you. ♥
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Nothing better than sunrises and sunsets. God’s finger paintings.
Our first week has been quiet and peaceful. Each day is a gift and we try to use that gift wisely.
Have a fabulous day and weekend. ♥
Best parts of each day. Good weekend wishes to you.
Beautiful skies! But we usually keep our eyes looking down, cause that’s where the food lands. XOX Lucy. Xena and Chia
Thanks. Keeping one’s eyes primed for things on the ground is a wise decision for dogs. 😄
What beautiful sunsets Monika!! breathtaking!!
Glad all is good at the Mile High & in Southern Colorado!!!
Wishing you & Stormin’ Norman an Elsa a lovely weekend.
{{{hugss}}} BellaSita Mum & ***purrss*** BellaDharma
Many thanks; yes, that sunset was pretty spectacular, even so that I stopped the car and got out to appreciate it.
Beautful skies. So glad you get to spend so much good time with your Grandpa!
Thank you. I’m pretty smitten with my Grandpa-he really appreciates big dogs.
I’m sure the feeling is mutual, Norman!
You can almost feel the chill in those beautiful photographs.
The second one wasn’t too bad, but the first one definitely had a chill to it. But in a few hours, the temps are so warm, it’s short sleeve and sandal weather now with the near 70F degrees.
Desert cinditions!
First snowfall of the year here in Central PA, so shoveling was our morning exercise! Only 5 inches, which is pretty and not too much of a nuisance. Even Gracie can manage potty duties in 5 inches. Gorgeous photos and colors!
Thanks, Debra. You’re right, 5″ is pretty much a breeze. It’s mid-afternoon now and just shy of 70F degrees. I’m getting whiplash from going back and forth to sub-zero to sunbathing weather!
That kind of temp change is so hard. The body never is able to acclimate. Ugh.
We’re getting whiplash from the up and down swings.
That is a beautiful sunrise and sunset! We are grey and rainy here right now.
The sun must be there more colorful than here. Great photos! This year is still young, but brought us snow up to knees. Time to stay inside, as you do, and stay near your humans.
Kitty hugs,
Kosmo
Staying inside when the snow is knee deep seems like the best thing to do. Have a safe and cozy weekend.
Thank you the same and more huge sunsets.
What gorgeous skies!
Surprising you hate the cold so much, Norman, what with that fur coat you`re toting…
First week has been half relaxed, half return to work (ugh). Doing what we need to do!
Mum doesn’t understand either but I’m just not a fan of snow. I like dry conditions, maybe because I came from Kansas?
It’s just so weird. But hey. I guess you were spoiled by hot weather…
Except for yesterday morning and most of Wednesday, we had rain for more than a week. We have clouds and sun this morning but no rain at least. Just cold (30F).
It’s all relative. 30F seems fairly warm for January, but totally understand how with humidity it can be perceived as bone-chilling.
I love such a wonderful view …
What a Good Boy! I’m sure Grandpa appreciates your sacrifices so you can stay near him. The bunnies will wait.
Yeah, bunnies are a little quick for me; I like the savoring of scents more. Sometimes, mum thinks I must be part Bloodhound. LOL