Dock of the Bay, Flathead Lake, Polson, Montana

This snippet of dock is just below Fiesta en Jalisco restaurant on Flathead Lake in Polson, Montana.
I was somewhat mesmerized by the contrasts of line and texture and colour - the efficient curves of the cleat, the straight lines and grey scale of the weathered wood against the sinuous wavelets in the green green water.

Puff of Weed, Polson, Montana

In my recent ramble Flathead Lake, Montana, some of the sights were of the wild flora variety, like this weed seed puff.

Sacajawea Park on Flathead Lake, Polson, Montana

I got to tag along with The Sound Guys (hubby & friend) on a day trip to Polson, Montana. Sacajawea Park was one of my ramble locations.

Back at the Ranch, Missoula, Montana

The view over the Missoula valley is stunning from one of the last family ranches in the hills above Missoula, Montana.

River Walk Sunset,Missoula, Montana

Missoula, Montana, has a great trail system along the Clark Fork River. With temperatures sliding down to the 70's Fahrenheit, evenings are perfect for a stroll, with the bonus of spectacularly calming views. (And I really couldn't resist another version of this sunset.)

Sunset Mountains, Missoula, Montana

Tuesday’s skies over Missoula, Montana, were graced with this magnificent mountain sunset.
I wasn’t the only one stopping to capture this light show to a photo.
(And for those who wonder: yes, this photo is un-edited, and the colours and light rays really were this magnificently crazy.)

Evening Reflections, Missoula, Montana

Long days are an amazing Montana summer hallmark. With sunset about 9:30 p.m., evenings provide ample time for outdoor meandering, conversation, sunset viewing...or even a moderate hike. 
Perhaps Stevenson was in Montana when he penned this little poem.
“In winter I get up at night
And dress by yellow candle-light.
In summer quite the other way,
I have to go to bed by day.”
- Robert Louis Stevenson

Wheels of Time, Missoula, Montana

Summer's new grass infiltrates work-worn machinery; time's perpetual momentum keeps its wheels turning.