I want not only to observe but to know living beings, and this implies a dimension of primordial familiarity which is simple and primitive and religious and poor.
Thomas Merton, The Trees Say Nothing
I would add that this familiarity needs to be in their natural environment; the city park, the mountains, prairie, desert, yards, and gardens. All living beings share this world with me so spending time with them is the gift.
2 Comments
Mark
Great portrait with nice lighting Monte. Your cottontails are a bit more mottled in color than the ones I see in my yard, probably a function of their habitat I imagine – or species – or something else because I am showing my ignorance of rabbits.
Monte Stevens
I’m not sure how I missed your comment from three days ago. I had no idea that our cottontails would look differently, but it does make sense with different vegetation, weather, and even altitude. I guess it shows my ignorance too.