Your Outdoors Photos: September

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Tue., Sept. 1, 2015

Photos in This Album

Sunrise from the river. 1/2/16. Taken on the centennial trail off of Barker Rd.

Photographer: Jenifer Silcock
Another turkey at Hauser lake idaho

Photographer: michael forster
Wild turkey at Hauser lake Sunday october 25th

Photographer: michael forster
Doe at the North end of Hauser lake sunday October 25th

Photographer: michael forster
Some clocks at a yard sale in Spokane Valley. Taken 10/5/15.

Photographer: Ron Berkley
Squirrel in a field. Taken in Spokane Valley on 10/15/15.

Photographer: Ron Berkley
Looking straight up from underneath a water tower in Greenacres. Taken 10/5/15.

Photographer: Ron Berkley
Gorgeous sunset in Spokane last night, October 1, 2015.

Photographer: Gayla Aspenleiter
Beautiful fall colors in Metaline, Wa. Photo take on October 1, 2015.

Photographer: Gayla Aspenleiter
A water tower on Mission Ave. east of Barker Road. Taken 9/26/15.

Photographer: Ron Berkley
Looking up at a water tower in Greenacres. Taken 9/26/15.

Photographer: r
Looking straight up from under a water tower in Greenacres. Taken 9/26/15.

Photographer: Ron Berkley
Smoke low across the mountains, Ione Washington

Photographer: Darby
Smoke low across the mountains, Ione Washington

Photographer: Darby
Beautiful Orange leaves , near Finch Arboretum, Sep 30, 2015

Photographer: Kara Czernik
Chinese Lantern Festival. Riverfront Park, Spokane. September 26, 2015.

Photographer: Anna Lyn Nogalo Kendall
Chinese Lantern Festival. Riverfront Park, Spokane. September 26, 2015.

Photographer: Anna Lyn Nogalo Kendall
Chinese Lantern Festival. Riverfront Park, Spokane. September 26, 2015.

Photographer: Anna Lyn Nogalo Kendall
Chinese Lantern Festival. Riverfront Park, Spokane. September 26, 2015.

Photographer: Anna Lyn Nogalo Kendall
Chinese Lantern Festival. Riverfront Park, Spokane. September 26, 2015.

Photographer: Anna Lyn Nogalo Kendall
Riverfront Park, Spokane. September 26, 2015.

Photographer: Anna Lyn Nogalo Kendall
Chinese Lantern Festival. Riverfront Park, Spokane. September 26, 2015.

Photographer: Anna Lyn Nogalo Kendall
Chinese Lantern Festival. Riverfront Park, Spokane. September 25, 2015.

Photographer: Anna Lyn Nogalo Kendall
Chinese Lantern Festival. Riverfront Park, Spokane. September 26, 2015.

Photographer: Anna Lyn Nogalo Kendall
Chinese Lantern Festival. Riverfront Park, Spokane. September 26, 2015.

Photographer: Anna Lyn Nogalo Kendall
Chinese Lantern Festival. Riverfront Park, Spokane. September 26, 2015.

Photographer: Anna Lyn Nogalo Kendall
Chinese Lantern Festival. Riverfront Park, Spokane. September 26, 2015.

Photographer: Anna Lyn Nogalo Kendall
Manito Park, Spokane. September 26, 2015.

Photographer: Anna Lyn Nogalo Kendall
"My Little Anne", September 26, 2015. Manito Park, Spokane

Photographer: Anna Lyn Nogalo Kendall
Closeup of the barn. Taken on 9/25/15.

Photographer: Ron Berkley
A barn in Greenacres framed by a fence. Taken 9/25/15.

Photographer: Ron Berkley
What a great place to take a nap on a sunny afternoon! Photo taken Sept. 29, 2015 in North Spokane.

Photographer: Gayla Aspenleiter
Blood moon: View from Spokane Valley

Photographer: Allyson Schnabel
Photo taken just off Gonzaga University's campus on September 27th.

Photographer: Evan Olson
Super Moonset over Arbor Crest Winery.

Photographer: Craig Goodwin
The lunar eclipse captured from the beach on Lake Coeur d'Alene.

Photographer: Tiffany Hansen
Looking Across The River Towards Metaline City Park...

Photographer: Tonia Rogers
Fall Colors In Metaline At The Metaline Park...

Photographer: Tonia Rogers
Not that lucky. Taken in historic Bannack, MT. The first territorial capitol of the Montana Territory in 1864.

Photographer: Steve Davidson
Eclipsing moon - Spokane Valley

Photographer: Bob Salsbury
Super Moon, Blood Moon as seen in Moses Lake on Sunday evening. An amazing sight to behold.

Photographer: Jerry Kayser
Eclipsed moon rising over Mount St. Michael north of Spokane.

Photographer: Craig Goodwin
the Super Moon

Photographer: Jane McDonald
the Super Moon

Photographer: Jane McDonald
Spokane River rushing by Riverfront Park on September 26, 2015.

Photographer: Gayla Aspenleiter
Monarch butterfly getting ready to take off in order to enjoy more flowers in our garden. Photograph taken Sept. 27, 2015 in North Spokane.

Photographer: Gayla Aspenleiter
Beautiful blood moon on September 27, 2015 taken from my home in North Spokane.

Photographer: Gayla Aspenleiter
Lunar eclipse photographed from Mt. Spokane at 7:40 pm on September 27.

Photographer: David Sams
Super Blood Moon and the glow from the Chinese Lantern Fest in Riverfront Park.

Photographer: Craig Smith
Super Blood Moon over Riverfront Park.

Photographer: Craig Smith
Super Blood Moon over Riverfront Park.

Photographer: Craig Smith
The Super Blood Moon rises over Spokane.

Photographer: Craig Smith
My photo of the super moon after eclipse, with only the eclipse shadow barely visible in the upper right. Spokane Valley

Photographer: Matthew Orion Stephens
Blue Herons on the Columbia river near Richland Wa.

Photographer: Jeanette Higginbotham
Fishing for walleyes on the Columbia river near Richland Wa.

Photographer: Jeanette Higginbotham
Fishing for walleyes on the Columbia river near Richland Wa.

Photographer: Jeanette Higginbotham
Roses are still in bloom...get out there and visit Manito Park. Thanks

Photographer: Michele Palmer
This little guy was letting me know he owned the road. Strutting his stuff down a country road near Green Bluff. (White Crest Black Polish Rooster) Thanks

Photographer: Michele Palmer
"Looking for berries" This young Grizz was working a hillside in Glacier Nat Park. Taken last fall.

Photographer: hank nelson
"Taking a break." This heron was nestled in the lily pads one morning. Apparently too early to look for breakfast. Heritage Lake in NE washington this summer.

Photographer: hank nelson
Kokanee Salmon spawning in Trestle Creek, Kaniksu National Forest, Idaho. 9-12-15

Photographer: Brent Flint
Great Horned Owl, Bonner County, Idaho. 9-12-15

Photographer: Brent Flint
I visited Potholes State Park in Othello on Sept. 23 and watched this great egret hunting for fish.

Photographer: Cortney Litwin
Beautiful sunset from Arbor Crest Winery last night, September 24, 2015.

Photographer: Gayla Aspenleiter
Touch of fall colors by Waitts Lake on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015.

Photographer: Gayla Aspenleiter
Belted Kingfish at Waitts Lake on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015.

Photographer: Gayla Aspenleiter
Ring-billed gull at Waitts Lake on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015.

Photographer: Gayla Aspenleiter
Near Metaline Falls, scenic view off the Pend Oreille River

Photographer: Michele Palmer
This great egret was searching for fish at Potholes State Park yesterday.

Photographer: Cortney Litwin
"Get out you trespassers" this swan seems to be saying. After settling on a Turnbull Wildlife Refuge pond these geese were literally chased off by a Tundra Swan. The swan forced all of them off the pond and then followed them in the sky until they disappeared over the horizon. The thinking was that the swans were nesting and therefore not too happy to have the geese so close.

Photographer: Rich Batchelder
Mama Bear

Photographer: Shirley Ellsworth
WALKING AWAY FROM HER SHADOW OR BOOKENDS...................... taken in our yard at Onion Creek

Photographer: Shirley Ellsworth
Finding just the right spot to settle in for the night. Photograph taken on Wild Rose Rd. near Deer Park on September 23, 2015.

Photographer: Gayla Aspenleiter
One of 8 kayakers paddling over Kootenai (River) Falls near Libby.

Photographer: J. Foster Fanning
One of 8 kayakers paddling over Kootenai (River) Falls near Libby.

Photographer: J. Foster Fanning
Stink bug dropping in to say hi.

Photographer: Heather Kaer
Closer to the long-legged one, who waits for their prey.

Photographer: Heather Kaer
Long-Legged spider waiting near sap on a pine tree, for its prey.

Photographer: Heather Kaer
Honey bee resting before taking off on it's mission.

Photographer: Heather Kaer
A kayaker descends Kootenai (River) Falls near Libby, Montana.

Photographer: J. Foster Fanning
Photo taken on 9-7-2015 Mule Deer Fawn Jumping in Republic,WA

Photographer: Denise Johnson of Wild Country Photography
Photo taken on 9-7-2015 Mule Deer Fawn Jumping My fence in Republic,WA

Photographer: Denise Johnson of Wild Country Photography
Photo taken on 9-7-2015 - Mule Deer Fawn Jumping my fence in Republic,WA

Photographer: Denise Johnson of Wild Country Photography
Photo taken on 9-7-2015, Mule Deer Buck jumping my fence in Republic,WA

Photographer: Denise Johnson of Wild Country Photography
Photo was taken on 9-11-2015 Mule Deer jumping my fence in republic,wa

Photographer: Denise Johnson of Wild Country Photography
Upper and Lower Stevens Lakes from the ridge leading up to Stevens Peak.

Photographer: Chic Burge
Bald eagle playing in the water by the Trail of the Coeur d'Alene's between Harrison and Bull Run on September 20, 2015.

Photographer: Gayla Aspenleiter
Spotted this moose and two others on the Trail of the Coeur d'Alene's between Harrison and Bull Run on September 20, 2015. What a beautiful day to be out biking.

Photographer: Gayla Aspenleiter
Female praying mantis full of eggs spotted on the Trail of the Coeur d'Alene's between Harrison and Bull Run on September 20, 2015.

Photographer: Gayla Aspenleiter
South side of Wolf Lodge Bay, ID on Sunday, September 20, 2015.

Photographer: Gayla Aspenleiter
Old unused farm equipment, at the base of Steptoe Butte, fills the foreground in this sunset photo.

Photographer: Mike Gass
Randy Belstad and I met up on Steptoe Butte for a golden hour/sunset photoshoot. I was able to catch Randy shooting with some interesting cloud formations above him.

Photographer: Mike Gass
Manito Flowers

Photographer: Jane McDonald
Manito flowers

Photographer: Jane McDonald
Manito Flowers

Photographer: Jane McDonald
Manito flowers

Photographer: Jane McDonald
Sun setting on Bead Lake.

Photographer: Laurie Lunzer
Sun setting on Bead Lake.

Photographer: Laurie Lunzer
The cooler night time temperatures bring out more vivid colors on our north side of town roses. This one is called Octoberfest. Photograph taken September 13, 2015.

Photographer: Gayla Aspenleiter
Colorful Duncan Gardens at Manito Park. Photograph taken on September 7, 2015.

Photographer: Gayla Aspenleiter
Beautiful reflection at Nishinomiya Japanese Garden at Manito Park. Photograph taken on September 7, 2015.

Photographer: Gayla Aspenleiter
Beautiful Sunflower with Bumble Bees On it

Photographer: Karli
Beautiful Sunflower with Bumble Bees On it

Photographer: Karli
Two Rainbow's at Priest Lake

Photographer: Karli
Two Rainbow's at Priest Lake

Photographer: Karli
Sunflowers with Bumble Bees on it

Photographer: Karli
Sunflowers with Bumble Bees on it

Photographer: Karli
Sunflowers with Bumble Bees on it

Photographer: Karli
Two Rainbows

Photographer: Karli
Mountain goat on Beartooth Plateau greets climbers after 14-hour ascent of Granite Peak, highest summit in Montana.

Photographer: Randy Belstad
Exploring Roche Harbor on a rainy day in the San Juan Islands.

Photographer: Jane McDonald
Sunset in the San Juan Islands

Photographer: Jane McDonald
Diablo Lake as seen from the Diablo Lake Overlook in North Cascades National Park in north central Washington. I had never made the trip through the North Cascades so I took the long way on a recent trip to Seattle. I managed to get there just in time to get this shot of Diablo Lake and it's milky blue waters, which give off a moody green glow at night as you can see in the picture. They will start drawing down the lake's level next week.

Photographer: Craig Goodwin
Young porcupine at Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge on 9/13/15

Photographer: Peck
These guys visited us in our back yard today!

Photographer: sam
Bald Eagle Coeur'd'Alene Lake

Photographer: Cherie Marshall
Old Studebaker in Harrington WA

Photographer: Cherie Marshall
Sunflower fields out near Deer Park WA

Photographer: Cherie Marshall
Fred my rescue basset hound enjoying the snow

Photographer: Cherie Marshall
My Squirrel

Photographer: Cherie Marshall
Clock Tower Riverfront Park Spokane with Full Moon

Photographer: Cherie Marshall
12 sided Steineke Barn near Harrington

Photographer: Cherie Marshall
Dahlia flower from the garden of Mr Edwin Haugan near Harrington WA

Photographer: Cherie Marshall
Building remains of Bluestem near Bluestem Grange

Photographer: Cherie Marshall
Hummingbird resting in the shade

Photographer: Cherie Marshall
"Antique horse drawn wagon heading towards Edwall." Farm / antiques belong to Mike and Brenda Dormaier.

Photographer: Cherie Marshall
Rivers wish animal Sanctuary

Photographer: Jen
Rivers wish animal Sanctuary

Photographer: Jen
Photo taken in 2014 near Orient, WA. Mantises eat mostly small insects including male Mantises. Wikipedia will tell you more than you want to know about them.

Photographer: Derry Mounce
Fairmont Cemetery, Spokane

Photographer: Robert Heaney
Fairmont Cemetery, Spokane, the deerly departed.

Photographer: Robert Heaney
A deer losing his velvet in Fairmont Cemetery.

Photographer: Robert Heaney
I found this bull early one morning munching on some leaves, berries and grasses at Sacheen Lake.

Photographer: Meg Swimelar
Blue Heron visits. Near Cedar Lake, NE Stevens County.

Photographer: Robin Harina
Blue Heron visits. Near Cedar Lake, NE Stevens County.

Photographer: Robin Harina
Before the rides get started at the Spokane Interstate Fair

Photographer: Lori Pence
Dolly the camel at the fair this year, they give camel rides. The camels are very expressive.

Photographer: Lori Pence
The Northern Lights this morning from my deck. I am always trying to see them and take pictures. I was so happy to finally see them and click pictures of them.

Photographer: Lori Pence
Aurora borealis in deer park at around 11:45 pm

Photographer: Kody Turner
A rose from Manito Park's Rose Garden during Labor Day Weekend following a rainy night.

Photographer: Mike Gass
A frequent visitor who comes for the fresh apples from our yard.

Photographer: Jim Reincke
I've been fascinated with this stump next to our house since moving here in May.

Photographer: Jim Reincke
Aurora borealis Over Diamond lake wa

Photographer: Chris McNaughton
Great horned owl at Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge.

Photographer: Lori Kirby
Two cubs playing "who's boss" near Colville, WA.

Photographer: Howard Bouchard
I took this 8 August 2015 at 2330ish in Colbert, WA overlooking Spokane.

Photographer: Monica Bloom
Taking sunset/star photos on mt spokane. Pretty nuclear sunset on Monday night!

Photographer: Cal
Taking sunset/star photos on mt spokane. Pretty nuclear sunset on Monday night!

Photographer: Cal
Taking sunset/star photos on mt spokane. Pretty nuclear sunset on Monday night!

Photographer: Cal
Lichen in the sun.

Photographer: Heather Kaer
Lichen outside, unusual spotting.

Photographer: Heather Kaer
Shadow of the crane.

Photographer: Heather Kaer
Hummingbirds in Spokane and other areas have started their migration south, but I'm still getting some pit-stoppers at my home on the South Hill, like this young Rufous hummingbird.

Photographer: Cortney Litwin
Aurora borealis photographed at 10:24 pm on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 near the confluence of the Little Spokane and Spokane Rivers.

Photographer: David Sams
Bee - We saved this one from being wet, up-side-down in a pool of water. It is drying off. It then flew away, after letting yellow stuff puff out of itself. It was an interesting experience. Loved how fluffy this bee was.

Photographer: Heather Kaer
Mantodea - Praying Mantis

Photographer: Heather Kaer
This buck was hiding from the first day of bow hunting in my back yard here in Lincoln County MT.

Photographer: Robin Ball
I see you!!!!

Photographer: Brendan gilligan
The beautiful Spokane river. I'm going to miss Summer and all the memories. Until next year

Photographer: Fatima Trujillo
Photo taken above Beehive Lake northwest of Sandpoint, Idaho. Above Beehive Lake is the Seven Sisters. When I climbed to the Seven Sisters the wind was blowing toward the east. Everything on the western side was covered in ice. The eastern side was ice free.

Photographer: Eli Francovich
Snow greeted the solo hiker at Beehive Lakes in the Idaho Selkirks on Labor Day weekend 2015.

Photographer: Eli Francovich
A trumpeter swan pair swims in late August with four cygnets they're raising at Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge in the summer of 2015.

Photographer: Carlene Hardt
Mr. Squirrel...whatchoo lookin' at?!

Photographer: Nick Brommer
"Kokanee Romance" in Trestle Creek off Lake Pend Oreille. The Spawning Kokanee pair up every September in this small creek to lay and fertilize eggs.

Photographer: Craig Goodwin
Jud Ford of Spokane celebrates typical Labor Day weekend weather at Gwillim Lakes in Valhalla Provincial Park, British Columbia.

Photographer: Lisa Sunderman
Canoeing farewell to summer Upper Twin Lakes 9.7.2015

Photographer: Bob Salsbury
Steller's Jay taking a pause before going after more suet in the feeder. Photo taken 9/7 in Chewelah, WA.

Photographer: Ashley Karsh
Probably not covered by insurance.

Photographer: Nick Brommer
Dr. Pierce's Housecall

Photographer: Nick Brommer
Lookin' up the Pavillion

Photographer: Nick Brommer
Pelicans on the Pend Oreille River today, 09-03-2015.

Photographer: Karen Soenke
Hiking Stevens creek/rock of Sharon. Didn't do any climbing that day.

Photographer: Cal
Hiking Rocks of Sharon area from Stevens Creek trailhead. Didn't do any climbing that day.

Photographer: Cal
Downtown Coeur d' Alene and Tubbs Hill from city beach

Photographer: David Taylor
Cloud capping Mount Rainier.

Photographer: Richard Cadwallader
Summer's fading.

Photographer: Mary Franzel