I saw some shadows while hiking earlier this week on Tulsa’s Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness Area.

This deer was hanging out in the shadows.

In places where trails get muddy frequently, one sees pieces of flat rock that are fitted together like a jig saw puzzle. When it rains the water flows over the rocks without eroding the trail and making a big mess. It is called “rock armoring” a trail. It’s a bit much for volunteers to do. One needs to have some machinery to move the rocks around. (Finding the rocks to use in armoring is called “rock farming.”) It’s hard work.

And I saw some leaves forming shadows on the trail.

In the summer, I look for the shadowy trails to hike, especially at midday.

I am linking with Shadow Shot Sunday.

And Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there.