• landscape,  quotes,  sunrises

    Sunrise on Weld County Rd 13

    “For me landscape seems to be important for contemplation; anyway I have no scruples about it.”

    Thomas Merton

    I could easily change the word landscape to nature in the above quote simply because it resonates with me better. Anyway, I have no scruples about it.

  • Arapaho Bend Natural Area,  Brené Brown,  clouds,  landscape,  natural areas,  quotes,  storm clouds

    Belonging

    Clouds over Beaver Pond

    “True belonging is the spiritual practice of believing in and belonging to yourself so deeply that you can share your most authentic self with the world and find sacredness in both being a part of something and standing alone in the wilderness. True belonging doesn’t require you to change who you are; it requires you to be who you are.”

    Brené Brown

    A friend shared with me yesterday how they have reached a place of true belonging to themselves and have moved away from a place of needing to fit in. Now that is powerful!

  • landscape,  natural areas,  Plants,  quotes,  sunsets,  trees

    Sunset at McMurry Natural Area

    “It is the duty of the human understanding to understand that there are things which it cannot understand…” 

    Søren Kierkegaard

    We are a culture that does not want to admit or even think we don’t understand. I’m becoming much more comfortable with setting aside my pride and say, “I don’t understand.” And there are those moments when I must pause and question myself “…what if what I think I think I know, ain’t so.” Then go for a meditative walk with my camera and just take pictures.

  • clouds,  landscape,  natural areas,  Plants,  quotes,  Reservoir Ridge Natural Area,  trees

    Looks Different Today

    ..amateurs worry about equipment,
    professionals worry about money,
    masters worry about light,
    I just take pictures…

    Vernon Trent

    Took this a week ago while on a walk at Reservoir Ridge Natural Area. Looks very different this morning, it’s snowing. I imagine this was one of the last days of full fall colors for this year. While yesterday was misting most of the day then rain and light snow through the night. I imagine the mountains have more snow. They are predicting this to continue through the day and into tomorrow. May you have a great week and take a few pictures!