The next several photos are from the Flattops area high above the north side of the Colorado River valley near Glenwood Springs. The date is July 6th and summer has progressed enough at this 9,000 level to put on a riotous display of wildflowers in full bloom. Jim Miller took me in his growling Nissan diesel pickup up Elk Creek, over the Flattops and down the other side into Buford and Meeker. There were fabulous views both distant and close-up.