photo taken March 2009 • title thanks to Marquand
Beautiful words to go with a beautiful scene, from all of you! It’s a gorgeous early morning here, so I’ll make this short & sweet ~ tied for runner-up are Sara with Smile E. Coyote, Michele with A Smile is Worth A Thousand Words, and Bethrusso with two: Walkin’ On Sunshine -and- The Roamin’ Empire. Marquand, what else can I say, yours did it for me! (Plus, in a sweet turn of phrase you note the Spring light & pastel colors, the lightness in his posture & optimistic attitude, and even tied in his adorable pointy hind paw…) Thanks to one & all ~ hope your day is as beautiful in one way or another as this morning is here! ~ S.
• • • I love these colors. I love the feeling of this photo. But honestly, I had a really hard time titling it when I sent it out in the Daily email…. so, for posterity and public permanence on this site, it is up to YOU to give this photo a proper title.
Please leave your title, caption, or Charlie-commentary in the comment section of this post. The winner of this week’s prize will receive a delicate obsidian arrowhead, hand-knapped by Mike, and a naturally-shed antelope horn.
If you missed my previous post on antelope horns, they make great chew toys for the canine in your life; you can slice up the solid upper end with a saw to make gorgeous buttons; or, of course, simply showcase it’s natural beauty on your mantle or desk. Enjoy!
July 13th, 2009 at 9:56 pm
WESTWARD HO!
July 13th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
Ancient soul, ancient terrain
July 13th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
Rocky Mountain High
Because I am a John Denver fan and he just looks like he is high in the rocky mountains. And I love that song too!!
July 13th, 2009 at 10:28 pm
Soaring Inside
(And if you don’t offer this photo as a print, Shreve, you should! It would be quite popular!)
July 13th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
“Sunshine on my shoulders make me happy”
from song by John Denver
July 13th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
Mountain Man
July 13th, 2009 at 10:52 pm
Border Patrol
July 13th, 2009 at 11:03 pm
hilltop sentry
July 13th, 2009 at 11:05 pm
SHADOW WALKER
July 13th, 2009 at 11:10 pm
on the way to grandma’s house
July 13th, 2009 at 11:25 pm
The colors of my soul
This is the best photo ever taken anywhere of anything. Charlie has the same colors as the land he came from; they look like two forms of the same life. I wish that poetry weren’t failing me now.
July 13th, 2009 at 11:26 pm
Spirit Colors
second try . . .
July 13th, 2009 at 11:28 pm
A fir piece, a fur piece.
July 13th, 2009 at 11:35 pm
Home Of The Brave
July 13th, 2009 at 11:49 pm
Paused mid-strut
July 13th, 2009 at 11:53 pm
Fall Fashion
July 13th, 2009 at 11:56 pm
Lipizzaner horses ain’t got NOTHIN on me! You like my trot and canter half-pass? This is coyote dressage in all its splendor .. and the REALLY scary thing is .. I am just doing my thing. This place called Wyoming is MY arena. Beautiful is it not?????
July 13th, 2009 at 11:57 pm
“Into the West’.
July 14th, 2009 at 12:35 am
There’s Spring in his Step
July 14th, 2009 at 12:38 am
High Lonesome
July 14th, 2009 at 1:33 am
charlie golightly
-or-
charlie go lightly
July 14th, 2009 at 2:55 am
Light Maneuvers
But I wish I had thought of Nancy’s “Packing Light”
July 14th, 2009 at 3:02 am
Ridge Runner
Where the cold wind blows
AWEsome
Shreve,
Great photo! I think you captured a truly breathtaking moment. A magnificent view, a beautiful blue-sky morning where you simultaneously feel the warmth of the sun and the chill of the wyoming wind. Anyway, that’s what I see.
Thanks for sharing!
July 14th, 2009 at 3:40 am
ethereal palate
July 14th, 2009 at 3:47 am
Springing Coyote
July 14th, 2009 at 3:52 am
Dawn Stepper
July 14th, 2009 at 6:18 am
Oh the Fresh air
July 14th, 2009 at 6:59 am
Free Range
July 14th, 2009 at 7:28 am
COMING HOME…
July 14th, 2009 at 8:15 am
Life Song
July 14th, 2009 at 8:53 am
I am Charlie of the Earth.
July 14th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
The voices of my ancestors are calling in the winds ! I go to them.