Temple Turtle

I wish I could remember the story behind this turtle in a South Korean Buddhist temple, but I don't.

But it's still my Vintage Weekly post for the week.

Emerald Valley

Here are the last of my photos from Sunday's hike in the Emerald Valley area, off Gold Camp Road just west of Colorado Springs.

Near the beginning of the trail we found a ruined cabin.

We crossed a small stream a couple of times.

The fallen leaves made for a beautiful trail.

It was a lovely hike, and the photos qualify for both Scenic Sunday and a meme I don't believe I've joined before, Weekend Reflections.

Aspen Skies

For Skywatch Friday, here are a couple more photos from Sunday's hike in Emerald Valley of the aspen trees turning their classic gold.

By this time of year we could see snow any time.

Fall in Colorado

Fall has fully arrived in Colorado, as the aspen have turned. A five-mile hike on Sunday in Emerald Valley yielded plenty of natural beauty and photos, starting with a single tree surrounded by evergreens.

But there was more to see as we gained elevation.

And despite the drought which has stressed the trees, in places the trail had plenty of color.

And finally a meadow gave us great views of mountainside aspen groves.

That's my part of Our World Tuesday.

Temple Front

This week's Vintage Weekly entry shows the front of the temple I've been showing for the last couple of weeks. I like the contrast between the modern road and cars and the classic temple.

And it's definitely a vacation photo, which matches Tina's PicStory this week.

Outdoor Socks

Little Socks loves to go hiking with me, so I always take him. He frequently looks at me to make sure I'm there.

And he shows up well against a very bright background!

I'm linking this to the Camera Critters meme, and to one that's new to me, Pets Forever.

Stormy Garden Tree

Digging through the archives for a Skywatch Friday photo I found this one from January of a tree in Garden of the Gods on a stormy winter day.