'What makes your day' photos and next photo theme

Wyoming's beauty, a hot morning espresso, beloved children and friendly animals are all day-brighteners for Tribune readers. For our "What makes your day" photo theme, readers shared a variety of moments with us. A few were published in the Tuesday, Nov. 10 edition, and we've posted more photos here.

Our next photo theme is "Shorter days." If you capture photos of autumn's dwindling daylight hours, we'd love to see them. We invite photographers — of any age or skill level — to participate in our photo themes. Just e-mail high-resolution photographs to web@powelltribune.com in jpeg, png, tiff or PSD format. Please include the photographer's first and last name, and tell us a bit about your submission. For more information, see our blog entry. Please submit "Shorter days" photographs by 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25.

"What makes my day?" Pamela Kresky wrote. " The beauty that is Wyoming ... Before moving here several years ago, I had no idea I'd find such breath-taking beauty just a short drive away. This picture was taken in July on a trip up to Kerwin. It was 100 degrees in Meetetsee and about 70 degrees here in the forest.
Cool, quiet and mossy — peaceful beauty. Wyoming is such a land of contrasts."

What makes Michelle Johnson's day? "Waking up to my blessings everyday!" Pictured are her children, Dominik, Averee, Nyah and new baby Knox.

For Jim Thompson of Powell — and other area hunters — going into hunting camp is the highlight of any day.

Pam Menuey of Ralston shared this photograph of two of her favorite little clients, Harley and Buddy. "Grooming dogs makes my day!" she said.

Pam also shared this photo, adding "Catching little brookies always makes a perfect day in the mountains. I love these beautiful little fish! Always makes my day!"

Psssst ... Rocky the cat tells Maggie a secret. For Willie Marcus, her animals make her day.

Willie also shared this shot of Koaly and Rocky cuddling. "These are our critters that make life more fun and interesting," Willie wrote.

"Free time to spend with my little girl, Bliss, is the best part of my day," said Yancy Bonner, Tribune publications manager. "Especially when we get to enjoy beautiful Wyoming weather with our dog, Charlie."

Stacey Cannon shared this shot, with the note: “What makes my day? A hot velvety shot of espresso to go in my morning latte.”

Friendly pets add color to many lives — a cat named Owl does that for her owner, Tribune staffer Kara Bacon, who took this photograph.

For Donna Wageman, the highlight of her day is "looking out my front door and seeing a beautiful landscape
in our front pasture on the ranch in Cody."