Today's Trail Pics

Today I took off on my bike forgetting a sweater and mosquito protection. A sweater, you say? In July? Yes, Ma'am. We have had 3 days in a row with morning temps in the 50's. Colleen was taking a day off so I thought I would ride and  take photos. But then I forgot my mosquito protection and the light was not right. Sometimes a plan does not come together. Some pictures were taken and a few mosquitoes obtained breakfast. Just one of those days.

 The smashed thistle head in the picture below reminds me of an Indian Headdress.

 Personally I think thistles in bloom are beautiful. I am aware not everyone agrees with me.

 The wildflowers along the trail are coming into their own. Beauties every one.

 The tall spiky plant on the right in the picture below is Mullein. If you want to know more about it, you can find out here:
 http://www.motherearthliving.com/plant-profile/herb-to-know-mullein-verbascum-thapsus.aspx