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Like much of the country we are in the middle of a heat wave,  today is no exception. I enter the park at 7:00 am and the humidity begins to coat my skin with a light sheen. I am thankful I warmed my lens to prevent it frogging up as 2 pair of ears are glowing in the distance.   As I hike up Hot Springs Mountain I spot my favorite couple hiding in the tall grass.  Two Eastern Cottontails are out for a hop having breakfast of tender greens.  This is the second time I have seen them this week and it makes me forget the heat while I am taking lovely portrait shots.  I feel blessed they show themselves to me again.

The heat as I climb higher on the Dead Chief and Short Cut Trails is creating a haze in the air.  The light through the Trees twinkles as the sunlight pierces the foliage.  When I reach the top it is only myself and a small Squirrel out enjoying the trails.  It watches me from the side of a Tree as I head down the Hot Springs Mountain Trail.

As I finish my hike along Fountain Street only a tiny Female House Sparrow comes out to say goodbye.

Don’t forget to get out and play…
HUGS and Love to You ALL!
Lee