Fireweed is prolific in areas that were ravaged by forest fire, hence the name of the flower. So we know, despite all the snow on those distant peaks, it was pretty warm here not too many years ago. This is practically a postcard, Ted. I know you've been to a lot of places and that you and Miss M are not slowing down. Either your computer is fat or your photo albums are. 8P
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Wow Ted, this is gorgeous!!!! Nicely balanced image with great colors:) May I suggest though a bit of 'sprucing' this up with this program: Here. Just a thought:):)