7.31 - Still Morning

7.31.12 Still Morning • © Margaret Helthaler

The air was quiet and still...

7.30 - Puffy Clouds

7.30.12 Puffy Clouds • © Margaret Helthaler

A brief respite from overcast skies…

7.27 - Field in Fog

7.27.12 Field in Fog • © Margaret Helthaler

The air remains wet and heavy after a series of threatening thunderstorms.

7.26 - Cicada

7.26.12 Cicada • © Margaret Helthaler

An early morning downpour knocked a few of these big guys out of the tree near our driveway. I'm assuming they made their way back to the green canopy above to sing their song that is synonymous with the heat of summer.

7.25 - Forgotten Pasture

7.25.12 Forgotten Pasture • © Margaret Helthaler

Years ago this fence was crisp white and sheep grazed in the field…

7.24 - Yellow Swallowtail Butterfly on Thistles

7.24.12 Yellow Swallowtail Butterfly on Thistles • © Margaret Helthaler

This yellow swallowtail seemed unbothered by the heavy, humid air wrought by the recent spate of circling thunderstorms...

7.23 - Community Pride

7.23.12 Community Pride • © Margaret Helthaler

Hats off to the volunteers to who maintain the hanging flower baskets in the town of Neversink. They are looking extra pretty this year. :)