In my backyard, an old western juniper tree serves as my muse. Hope you enjoy these pictures that show the many moods of my muse through the seasons. The moods in the sunsets range from a quiet blush to a loud show of anger.
My cover image shows a rainbow of emotions surrounding the tree.
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Beautiful! :)
Thanks! 😁
I love the variation in color. These are beautiful!
Thank you!
You are welcome.
Intensely vibrant. At times it appears as if the sky is burning. Powerful!
Yes, the colors are unbelievable!
Your muse and the muse's backdrop is beautiful! Gorgeous pictures...
Thanks so much!
I can see why this tree holds a special place in your album. The clouds are magnificent! Thanks so much for sending these great photos. Lyn
Thanks! Yes, the sunsets here are spectacular