We made a quick
trip to Utah
On our return trip I occupied my time shooting photos out the side window while DH drove.
The front window
was splotched with bug bodies, even though we did what we could to clear the
carnage when we stopped for fuel.
Overhead the
hawks were out scaring up dinner for their new family.
The sun was
sliding down the sky in the west, leaving behind all kinds of purple shadows on
the hillsides.
Sunlight was
flaring back from house windows.
Sheep shorn of
their winter coats and other kinds of livestock, such as cattle and horses,
grabbed an evening snack before heading home.
Spring leaves
caught the light and turned it to gold.
Big center pivot
sprinklers were spitting out rainbows as they watered the grain fields.
As time passed
the shadows grew deeper, defining the folds of the foothills.
Even the towns
we traveled through looked scenic in the evening light.
Traffic wasn't bad. Along with a few cars we saw
various kinds of trucks hauling everything from produce, to hives of bees on
their way to new a new home, to freight like this load of tons of steel rebar.
Just before we
reached home, the sun dropped down the horizon, turning the clouds all kinds of
pinks and lavenders.
When you said drive-by shootings, I didn't think you meant this kine--beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteGlad they were this kind of drive by shooting.
ReplyDeleteBTW, your hawks look a lot like buzzards.
I see watercolours (spelled like buttons would spell it...or say it LOL) in those mountain and trees and clouds!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous mountains and I love the big yellow tree!
ReplyDeleteWonderful scenery and wide open spaces.
ReplyDeleteOh Thank you Leenie I thoroughly enjoyed this drive with the awesome scenery:)
ReplyDeleteI have no idea what Feral woman is saying :) I do know I would love to see the watercolour..... note the "U's" :) Hug B
The only time I encountered a hive carrying rig I was so fascinated it took me a long time to pass. The rig was a long flatbed with hundreds and hundreds of hives. In a shimmering, undulating sheet of gold millions of honey bees flew above and beside the hives. A friend with me said it was normal and natural. A once in a lifetime sight for me.
ReplyDeletegreat post--really brought back memories of the road trip I took a few summers back. :) Yes, I do remember the bugs too! Ick!
ReplyDeleteYou sure have beautiful scenery in your neck of the woods! :) I think my favorite is the picture of the yellow leaves!
ReplyDeleteYour last photo of the clouds, looks like a fairy-tale mountain range (which is the only kind we have around here). What gorgeous shots, Leenie! Simply stunning!
ReplyDeleteLove the golden spring leaves. Glad I've never seen a truckload of bees. Chicken trucks are something to avoid, because eggs roll out at 70 mph.
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ReplyDeleteJoeh: I think you're right---buzzards
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