July in the Manti-LaSal mountains

We're spending a couple of days at our friends cabin with Molly during the middle of the week. Very quiet up here compared to weekends which aren't all that noisy anyway.
Molly and I saw lots of deer this morning on an early walk. She loves the freedom being up here gives her - sitting on the deck most of the time, taking long walks where she roams chasing whatever strikes her fancy.  Hasn't caught anything but still tries.
I filled the hummingbird feeder when we got here and they haven't stopped buzzing since! Rufous and Broad-tailed are the two I recognize; with the Rufous taking on the role of guardian of the feeder as usual. There's times when I am standing out there and three or four are flying around my head VERY close!
A Yellow-bellied Marmot, a Western Tanager, hummers, and just a wonderfully beautiful place makes it so relaxing.  Thanks Ruth and Gary!

Wildflower are still wonderful.

Shadows...

Early morning skies..

Marmot...

Western Tanager in the berry bush..

Western Flycatcher

Rufous

Female Broadtailed...

Meditating butterfly!