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The spectacle of wildflowers begins immediately at Agnew Meadows. (Lupine, Indian Paintbrush, Sierra Angelica, Arrowleaf Butterweed?) JMT0089.jpg	The Broad-Leaved Lupine stands above the rest in this view. JMT0092.jpg

Mt. Ritter first comes into view over Shadow Lake, our lunch spot for the day. JMT0096.jpg	The dark volcanic granite mountains make all the views full of contrast with white snow and bright skies. JMT0097.jpg

Looking up at Volcanic Ridge from a calm area of Shadow Creek , at about 9,000 ft. JMT0099.jpg	Volcanic Ridge from further up the creek. The sharp peak is 11,200 ft. high. JMT0100.jpg

The view back towards Shadow Lake JMT0104.jpg	Climbing a hillside north of Shadow Creek for a better view - Volcanic Ridge still towers over us. JMT0106.jpg

The hillside above Shadow Creek is covered with flowers, and supplies its own beautiful images (Indian Paintbrush, Mountain Aster, Swamp Onion) JMT0107.jpg	A one-mile excursion further up to Ediza Lake gives an incredible view of the Minarets JMT0110.jpg

Wildflowers line all the wet areas. (Meadow Penstamon) JMT0112.jpg	The trails are lined with flowers as well. (Indian Paintbrush, Corn Lily, what are the yellow ones?) JMT0113.jpg

Can't take our eyes off those flowers! Janet captures the sights as well. (Asters, Daisies, Paintbrush) JMT0116.jpg	The Indian Paintbrush at its finest. JMT0119.jpg

Meadow Paintbrush, Elephant's Head and Indian Paintbrush pose for the shot. JMT0120.jpg

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