Needed a reprieve from the city noise and tension it seems to generate. So, I dropped my grandson off at work on Saturday afternoon then drove to the Arapaho Bend Nature Area. Loved the blue sky against the brown trees and the soft delicate scattered clouds in this image. Lots of people out with the same idea. My intentions were to get out and walk, find a place to sit and read a book. Of course I just happen to have my camera, so when nature provides scenes I accept them. Just off to the left of this image was a photographer working on some family portraits. Hope they turn out okay.
I find milkweeds almost everywhere. They are abundant along our rivers and I found them abundant while living in Ohio. They are a source of food for many insects and an attractor for monarch butterflies. However, they are not recommended for human consumption. Better off eating that banana or trail mix. Just enjoy their beauty!
I have several images of this tree with the sun directly behind it. It seems to always be in that same location and offering me another photo opportunity but each time with different light, foliage and cloud patterns. So, they are never the same image. I enjoyed getting back to nature and letting it touch me inside.
4 Comments
Steve Skinner
The nature area looks like a great place to hike and to enjoy nature’s treasures on an sunny day.
Monte Stevens
Yes, it is, Steve. I don’t go as often as I need. There is a presence my soul yearns to touch. Thanks!
Tom Dills
Those sure look like wintertime clouds. Enjoy the good weather while you can!
I know exactly what you mean by “city noise and tension it seems to generate.” It’s great that you have some good places to get away to fairly easily. I think that is definitely important to our sanity and overall well being.
Monte Stevens
Yes, I know you guys take off for those weekends and not just for fine food and wine.