A cyclist emerging from the final tunnel on the Trail of the Hiawatha in the Lolo National Forest in Montana. When it is 80 degrees outside, the temperature in those tunnels is so chilly that you can see your breath.

All gorgeous photos! Our Shooting Stars are pale, pale pinkish-lavender. I would flip if I saw one like Ron's! We have nesting pairs of pileated woodpeckers, they are fabulous birds but so noisy! When they get going, the woods rock! I've never seen them at my suet feeder, maybe my feeder is too small for them. I should nail one to something bigger so they could eat from it. Thanks for the idea, Susan!

Love all the photos.Fathi, I am with you, would love to have some of those craft pieces too. I can think of lots of people who would enjoy them,

On the left is the foyer in my center-hallway Colonial (built 1925). On the right is the cover of one of my favorite books. Pretty cool, huh? :)