late summer flowers on the mountain and more

One of the lovely sights in the moutains, is the sight of flowers, their colors contrasting with the deep green forest surrounding them.

Then there is the refreshing sound of a full stream in Marshall Gulch.  Sorry you can't hear the water as it falls over rocks, stones, and cuts around the boulders and deeply rooted trees.

 

I appreciate this photo for its textural gifts: delicate flower petals among dry pine needsles and sharp rocks.