This pretty multi-tiered waterfall was named after the ousel (or ouzel), also known as the American dipper. They are quick small birds resident throughout the Western, Northern, and Central Americas from Panama to Alaska. They are commonly found here.

They were too quick for me to get a good shot. Fun to watch tho, in and out of the water.

Thanks for taking a look! Always appreciated.

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Ahhh to have one's own island.
An autumn view of a nicely located lodge on an island in the middle of Montana's Salmon Lake.

A boat required. Sweet seclusion and privacy. I'd be happy with the small cabin to the right.

Enjoy a wonderful Wednesday!

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Skies and clouds are primary objectives of mine when out image hunting. Not a big fan of all blue skies. As I hunt mountains I'm often fortunate to find all kinds of them as mountains "catch" them and form them.

Here is one of my 2 favorite types of louds catching the last rays of the day over the MT side of Beartooth Pass. Mammatous clouds are my other favorite. This cloud is a "stacked" lenticular.

"Lenticular clouds get their name from the fact that they're shaped like a lens or a saucer. This is why they're also sometimes called “flying saucer clouds" and sometimes mistaken for UFOs. Some other nicknames for lenticular clouds include “cloudships," “clouds of heaven" and “lennies." They also have a fancy scientific name: Altocumulus lenticularis."
re: wonderopolis.org

As always, thank you for taking a look!

Have a wonderful Friday and weekend!

Tags:   sunset sundown evening dusk clouds lenticular cloud pancake lenticular cloud altocumulus lenticularis skies Beartooth Pass Montana

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Been awhile since I posted a monochrome image. Sometimes b/w works as good or better than technicolor presentations.

My long-exposure capture of Montana's Ousel Falls captured the mist trail nicely as it floated downstream. Truly an enchanting waterfall.

Enjoy a wonderful Tuesday!

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A small island on Montana's Salmon Lake lit up nicely with golden fall foliage.

The camper's loaded. I'm heading for the deep woods. Have a great week!

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