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MJM Grand
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Montana mountains fishing hunting Golden Retrievers and Food.

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Happy #BlueskyMonday and #MountainMonday

Glacier National Park
#hiking up to Hidden Meadow
The Livingston Mountains in the background

Another View

#scape #artyear #nationalparks #landscape #eastcoastkin
The scene at Hidden Meadow unfurls with a quiet, sunlit ease—one of those rare Montana moments where time feels slower, softer, and utterly untroubled. The morning light washes everything in a warm, clear glow, brightening the tall grasses in the foreground until they seem almost golden at the tips. Their seed heads bend and sway gently, stirred by a breeze you can almost feel just by looking. Beyond the grasses, the meadow opens into a reflective stretch of water—still enough to hold a near-perfect mirror of the dark spruce and fir forests lining the far edge. The trees rise in a serrated silhouette, deep green and undisturbed, their reflections forming a second forest turned upside down in the calm surface. A few faint ripples drift across the water, subtle reminders that this place is alive even in its quietest moments. The sky is a clear, endless blue, the kind that makes the entire landscape feel wide and welcoming. Hints of distant haze soften the horizon, giving the meadow a sense of depth and peaceful isolation. Everything here—grass, water, forest, and sky—settles into a gentle harmony
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Today's #BirdOfTheDay is #SideViews

A group of #Ravens is called an unkindness..

This one hung out around the base of Old Faithful Yellowstone National Park on a Cloudy April afternoon

#birds #photography #nationalparks #eastcoastkin #monochrome #classicmono
This black-and-white scene captures the stark, iconic landscape surrounding Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park. A low, steaming rise spreads across the center of the frame—the geyser’s broad, mineral-covered mound—its vents quietly exhaling wisps of vapor into a sky that looks heavy with cloud. The distant tree line forms a dark silhouette, emphasizing the open geothermal basin in the foreground. Near the bottom of the image, a lone raven stands as if guarding the world’s most famous geyser. Its dark shape adds scale and a hint of Yellowstone’s wild personality, contrasting sharply with the pale, barren ground shaped by centuries of boiling water erupting upward.
December 9, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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Happy #TongueoutTuesday

My favorite picture of Ruby

Captures her Joyful Personality Perfectly

She had a little health scare yesterday—everything was fine..

“Yes… I will accept my Best Actress award for ‘Most Outstanding Retriever”

#Portrait #blackandwhite #monochrome #joy #Eastcoastkin
In the dramatic black-and-white lighting, she looks less like a playful trail-running golden and more like a classic film star caught in a quiet moment between scenes. Her profile is elegant, her expression thoughtful, joyful, and that slightly lolling tongue reminds you she’s still very much Ruby—equal parts grace and goof. With the background falling away into darkness, all the attention centers on her gentle eye and the soft waves of her fur. It’s as if the camera caught her right after she decided something important. A beautiful, soulful portrait of Ruby—calm, luminous, and utterly herself.
December 9, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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A three—Fur for #TongueoutTuesday

Bleu Rose 🌹 and Ruby haven’t a great time

Together, they form a perfect hiking party 🎊
Bleu, on the left, is proudly leading the charge with his “I’m absolutely winning this race, even if no one else knows we’re racing” grin. His tongue is hanging out like a victory flag he’s about to plant on the nearest pinecone. Rose, in the middle, has committed fully to the art form. Her tongue is so exuberantly out that it looks like she’s trying to air-dry her entire enthusiasm. She’s the overachiever of the trio—determined to show the forest what peak panting performance really looks like. Ruby, on the right, brings the distinguished “I am composed… but also extremely sweaty” tongue. She’s keeping it classy, but she’s clearly thinking, “If these two keep up this energy, I’m going to need a snack break. Or a union rep.”
December 9, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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Happy #RockinTuesday
Halfway up the narrow switchback trail to Quartz Lake in Glacier I found this perfect granite boulder to rest on..

If it wasn’t getting dark I would have spent more time with him
Along this quiet forest trail in Glacier National Park, the path bends just enough to reveal what hikers soon recognize as a gift: a broad, time-worn boulder resting like an old friend beside the way. Its surface is mottled with lichen—soft grays, pale greens, and the faint lavender tint that Glacier’s ancient rocks sometimes hold—each patch a small chronicle of seasons passing. A scatter of fallen needles cushions the top, turning it into a natural seat shaped by centuries rather than hands. It’s the kind of rock that invites a pause before you even realize you need one. Set against the cool shade of tall conifers and the filtered glow of afternoon light, the trail unfurls gently beyond it, quiet and welcoming. This boulder feels perfectly placed: a resting place that isn’t marked on any map but is always found at just the right moment.
December 9, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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Is it a TwoForTuesday with a #ThickTrunkTuesday ??

Two Ponderosa Pine trees standing on a rocky steep slope on the very windy ridge in my front yard

One straight and tall —
and 10’ away one twisted by the elements..

neighbors shaped by the same mountain air

#artyear #mountains
In this snowy grove stand two ponderosa pines—neighbors shaped by the same mountain air, yet carrying entirely different stories in their trunks. One rises straight and tall, the classic silhouette of a mature ponderosa: steady, untroubled, and confident in its place among the higher branches. Its form feels almost ceremonial, like a sentinel appointed to keep watch over the ridge. Beside it, the second tree twists with sculptural defiance, its trunk bent and contoured by years of wind, snow load, and the stubborn persistence of life in the mountains. Where the straight pine speaks of endurance, the twisted one speaks of resilience—of adapting, bending, and surviving whatever the seasons hurl its way.
December 9, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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Happy Tuesday everyone!!!

On yesterday’s walk with the puppies Rose 🌹 found her candidate for #ThickTrunkTuesday … actually she was waiting for the tenants to return..
“I’ve been guarding this fancy fir-tree apartment for ages—at least seven seconds , which is forever in dog years. The tenants—probably squirrels, woodpeckers, or some shady pine marten—are nowhere to be found. ‘Hello? Anyone home? Rent’s due! I’m protecting this prime woodland real estate. Because if anyone’s moving in, it’s happening under my supervision… preferably after I sniff everything first.”
December 9, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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Goodnight friends!!

Ruby’s tail and Roses 🌹 Smile makes a❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

From today’s walk in the front yard!!!

World’s first golden retriever-themed greeting card

A little fun in the alt text…

#Montana #heart #Joy
#MountainMonday #Artyear
In the middle of the snowy woods, Ruby and Rose have—completely by accident—crafted the world’s most chaotic Valentine. Ruby’s tail, curled in that perfect mischievous arc, sweeps across the frame like she’s trying to draw something in mid-air… and somehow she nails it: the outline links up with Rose’s face and body to form a big, fluffy heart. And Rose? She looks absolutely delighted, tongue out, eyes bright, as if she’s proudly posing in the world’s first golden-retriever-themed greeting card: “From our family to yours… love comes in many shapes. Sometimes it’s a hug. Sometimes it’s a warm smile. And sometimes—apparently—it’s Ruby’s tail smacking you into a heart-shaped photo.” The whole scene feels like the universe said, “Here, have a moment of pure canine joy,” and the girls said, “Sure—just make sure to get my good side… and my tail-accented heart outline.”
December 9, 2025 at 6:25 AM
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Wow!! Last night’s trail camera picked up a mountain lion and deer facing off..

The puppies found the deer on this morning’s walk in my front yard

This is the stare down..

I’ll not be sharing the videos…

#nature #montana #mountains #mountainlion #trailcamera
#nature
December 8, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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Happy #BlueSkyMonday and #MountainMonday
From Big Sky Country—

Rose looks on and wonders if Ruby’s head will twist off this time!!!

Bit of fun with the alt text

#artyear #humor
On this bright, blue-sky Montana morning, Ruby appears to be in the middle of her annual maintenance check—specifically the part where she unscrews her head to shake out the excess snow. She’s standing there with full dramatic commitment, neck twisted, ears flung sideways, and an expression that clearly says: “Hold on, everyone… the reset is almost complete.” Behind her, Rose has stopped mid-stride, watching with the calm patience of a sister who has seen this ritual many times before. Her face reads: “There she goes again… rebooting the Ruby-system. Should I call tech support? Or just wait for the tail wag?” And all around them, the snowy hillside sparkles—like nature itself is quietly applauding Ruby’s very enthusiastic, slightly over-the-top performance.
December 8, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Happy #MountainMonday and #BlueskyMonday
From the heart of the Livingston #Mountains in Glacier National Park
A hike up to Lower Quartz Lake

#Nationalparks #EastCoastKin #Artyear #scape #landscape
The lake lies calm and brilliantly colored—its surface shifting from deep turquoise to a lighter, glassy blue as the shallows reveal smooth stones beneath the water. The clarity is striking: you can see the gradual fade of pebbles as the lake deepens, each layer of color giving way to the next. Along the left edge, a fallen tree extends into the water, its bleached limbs softened by time and weather, adding a quiet, natural marker that pulls the foreground into the wider scene. Across the lake, a dense wall of spruce and fir climbs the opposite slope in a solid sweep of green. The forest looks untouched—dark in its depths, brighter where sunlight catches the tips of individual trees. The ridge above forms a gentle, even silhouette against the sky. Overhead, the sky glows a clean alpine blue, with a large, slow-moving cloud drifting across the upper right corner—its shadow softening parts of the landscape while the sun keeps the water luminous. A narrow log footbridge, weathered to silver by years of sun and snow, stretches across the clear, fast-moving creek. Its handrails lean at handmade angles, supported by sturdy diagonal braces and anchored to old stone-and-wire abutments—remnants of practical trail craft that feel both humble and enduring. Beneath the bridge, a tangle of pale driftwood clings to the rocks, its roots polished smooth by the current. Quartz Creek itself runs bright and crystalline, the shallows revealing stones mottled in greens, browns, and amber tones. Sunlight dances across the surface, breaking into shifting patterns as the water threads past rocks and fallen branches. Beyond the bridge, the creek winds upstream toward a dense wall of evergreens—tall spruces and firs rising in a deep, shadowed sweep that frames the entire scene. Their tops catch the light, creating a layered contrast against the vivid alpine sky. A patch of cloud drifts in from the upper left, softening the brightness just enough to add texture without muting the day.
December 8, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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'Winter's Arrival' (2025) -- Winter Has Come Rather Early This Year, With the Snows Beginning in Late November, 250th Anniversary Park, Brunswick, ME

#BlueSkyMonday ✨ #ClassicMono ✨

#Photography #Landscape
#Monochrome
#EastCoastKin #JayceeCrawford
The slushy shore of the Androscoggin River, the water, frozen and dark, hugs the snow white river banks lined with boulders and barren trees
December 8, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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Happy #MountainMonday

Timeline cleanse—
Sascha
Ruby, Rose and Bleu were still puppies

Hopefully you feel good too…

Took the puppies out for a walk in my Front Yard two years ago today #artyear
December 8, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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Happy #MountainMonday and #BlueskyMonday
From the heart of the Livingston #Mountains in Glacier National Park lies Hidden Meadow and in mid September the Quakes were starting to go golden

#Nationalparks #EastCoastKin #Artyear #scape #landscape
In this view of Hidden Meadow in Glacier National Park, the landscape spreads out in a broad, quiet sweep—an expanse that feels both open and sheltered at once. The foreground is a wide, wind-combed field where tall summer-to-autumn grasses bend in loose waves, their colors shifting from soft green to warmed gold. This open plain creates a gentle runway for the eye, guiding it toward the far side of the meadow. At the center, a stand of aspens—already turning to their early fall yellow—forms a bright, glowing island against the deeper green of the surrounding forest. Their pale trunks gather like a clustered lantern in daylight, a soft, luminous contrast to the darker conifers rising behind them. Beyond the aspens, a dense line of spruce and fir gathers at the edge of the meadow, creating a textured horizon of deep greens and shadowed shapes. A distant ridge peeks over their tops, softened by haze. Above it all, the sky is a wide, calm blue brushed with a few rounded white clouds—simple, unhurried, and perfectly in tune with the stillness below.
December 8, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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If you see this quote post a trailer to your favorite holiday movie..

And Dir Hard counts!

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Love Actually | Official Trailer | Re-releasing In Cinemas December 7
YouTube video by Universal Pictures Australia
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December 7, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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Happy #Stunday
“In every walk with Nature one receives far more than he seeks—yet few know what they have received.” John Muir

Mountains fall silent and the heavens take over, painting their own slow-moving miracle across the Montana sky. MJM

#imageandverse #artyear #scape #landscape
Taken last week during a walk with the dogs A ridge of dark evergreens rises in silhouette, its jagged tree line forming a quiet horizon against the sky. Above it, the evening (or dawn) light unfurls in sweeping bands of color—soft rose, coral, violet, and a cool wash of blue—layered like brushstrokes from a patient painter. The clouds drift in wide, gentle curves, glowing as if lit from within. The contrast is striking: the forested slope holds steady in deep shadow, while the sky above it blooms with radiant warmth.
December 7, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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Himalayan Flooflord!

Thanks for the mountain of love lately. I’ll find something other than mountains for the next posts! 😝✌🏽❤️

#stunday #eastcoastkin #photography #nature #art #mountains #scape #outdoor #landscape #stormhour #photohour #hiking #bluesky #sunday #blueskymonday #landscapephotography
A solitary white yak grazes quietly beneath the vast Himalayas, its heavy coat glowing against golden autumn trees and the immense sweep of snowy peaks rising in dramatic contrast behind it.
December 7, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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Happy #Stunday

Picture taken by the Yaak River in Northwest Montana

An Accidental Capture

A small truth held in passing-light

Anchored in the river’s-
quite

Fragile stems-
unnoticed

#imageandverse #classicmono #monochrome #artyear #eastcoastkin #nationalforests
#BNWmacro
The photograph shows a single stalk of wild grass standing tall against the blurred backdrop of the Yaak River in northwest Montana. The image is in black and white, which softens the entire scene and gives it a quiet, understated mood. The grass itself is thin and upright, with a fuzzy, slightly tattered seed head at the top—like it has already weathered wind and rain along the riverbank. Beside it, a second narrow blade curves gently outward, a small echo of movement. Behind the grass, the Yaak River appears as a smooth, dark expanse, reflecting patches of pale light across its surface. The water is not sharply defined—it’s hazy, softened by the camera’s focus—so the river becomes more of a tone and texture than a distinct feature. Above the water, the distant shoreline forms a blurred band of stones and earth that dissolves into the background.
December 7, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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EnJOYing the pets at the Asbury Park Santa Run!!! #apsantarun @asburypark @asburyparkboardwalk @Asbury Park Daily
December 7, 2025 at 5:50 AM
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Goodnight friends!!

This evening’s bright moon was trying to break through the cloud cover.

A silver lantern wrapped in gauze It’s s glow is softened to a ghostlike shimmer.

#moon
A round, muted full moon presses through the storm-thick sky like a silver lantern wrapped in gauze. Its glow is softened to a pale, ghostlike shimmer, barely carving an outline through the swirling layers of cloud. The clouds drift in dense, wind-bruised shapes—smudges of charcoal, pewter, and soft bone-white—moving as though the night itself is shifting in slow, deliberate breaths. The darkness above feels deep and watchful, while the lighter bands below catch the moon’s hidden glow, creating a quiet tension between shadow and illumination. It’s a moment suspended between storm and stillness, where the moon refuses to disappear entirely, insisting on being seen even through the heaviest curtain of night.
December 7, 2025 at 5:34 AM
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This was one of my favorite winter views from last season, captured on a bluebird day. I love how the snow blankets the mountain peak and creates a sharp contrast against the deep blue sky.

Location: Snoqualmie Pass, Washington – 2024
#WinterPeaks #CascadeMountains #SnoqualmiePass
A tall, rugged mountain peak at Snoqualmie Pass rises sharply into a cloudless blue sky. The entire face of the mountain is coated in winter snow, highlighting its steep rock textures, deep creases, and avalanche-shaped runouts. Dense evergreen forest fills the lower foreground, each tree covered in thick white snow, creating a bright, high-contrast pattern against the darker stone. Sunlight from the right side illuminates the ridge and upper slopes, giving the scene a crisp, cold, high-visibility winter look. The overall feeling is clean, bold, and intensely alpine.
December 6, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Movement

#birds #osprey #nationalparks
December 6, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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The sky above and the sky below.

#blueskyartshow
#sky
Spotty puffs of clouds in the sky catch the faint light of the setting sun and reflect in the lake below. Linger snowfields on mountainsides also reflect upside down in the lake.
December 6, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Movement

Standing in the warm travertine pools of Mammoth Hot Springs Yellowstone National Park Late April.. one of the few spots without snow 2015

Mountain Bluebird (Sialia currucoides) Males glow in full sapphire
#eastcoastkin #birds #nationalparks
December 6, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Movement

#Blueskyartshow theme is #Sky

#birds #osprey

This one has a rainbow trout in his talons —
he plucked it out of the water 15 feet in front of me .. so shocked that this photo is the best I could manage
A single osprey slices through a cloudless Montana-blue sky, wings arched and steady as it banks above the treetops. Its feathers catch the light—dark along the body, pale across the wingtips—creating a flash of contrast against the vast open blue. Below, the forest stretches upward in a textured rise of pines and firs, their tops reaching toward the bird as if in quiet acknowledgment. The trees stand dense and deep green, forming a rugged backdrop that makes the bird’s sweep feel even more dramatic and free.
December 6, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Happy Saturday friends..

Bleu said c’mon there are sticks to chase and look at that Big Bleu Montana #Sky

From our walk in the yard last week #blueskyartshow

Had a little fun with the alt text again..
#humor
“Heyyyyy… um, Dad? I’m just gonna stand right here on this snowy ridge like a majestic woodland creature—clearly the hero of this hike So get off your ass and throw the stick already!! Because the sky is doing this whole ‘epic movie poster’ thing, the pines are brooding, the snow is sparkling, and I—your loyal golden retriever —am giving you my best lost Nordic prince face. Also, I might have taken a wrong turn while sniffing something extremely important. I am not saying I’m lost… I am just saying that if you could walk this way, that would be great for morale. And maybe bring snacks. Definitely snacks.”
December 6, 2025 at 3:42 PM