Fourth quarter began as usual, with foliage showing the signs of fall, such as this Slender Bush Clover found on Snowball Hill Prairie:
Not far from the clover, I found 3 Rough Blazing Stars:
And I have to include one of my favorite finds at a local hardware store, some fun-loving Mums (which 2 are now part of the entrance to my rural home!):
And as the season transformed into late fall, more Monarchs appeared at my home butterfly garden:
As well as some “false Monarchs”, the Viceroy butterfly:
And another new wildflower for me, the Gentian (found on Snowball Hill Prairie):
I found one last chance to kayak a local Conservation Area before the lake began to freeze:
A Damselfly with it’s “many wings”:
But the highlight of the end-of-year was a first time trip to Arches National Park in Utah, for some night photography:
Did you miss the first 3 quarters? If so, you can find them here:
What will 2017 bring? I can’t wait to find out! I have a few interesting trips scheduled and can’t wait for some new opportunities! Happy New Year!