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The new norm

Dixon Reservoir and the Pineridge Nature Area

I have always loved to watch white, fluffy, billowing the clouds. This morning at Red Fox Meadows the clouds seemed whitier, fluffier, billowingier, and dramatic, against the blue blue sky. Not sure if that’s due to my time in isolation or the cleaner air or both. But, it seemed to me everything was crisp, felt clean and fresh. I apologize because I’m unable to express what it is. I will say this, if this is the new norm then I don’t want the old norm.

Later I drove to the Pineridge Nature Area and glad I did. It’s a nature area of mixed trails around the Dixon Reservoir and along the small ridge in the background of this image. People were out walking and running these trails. It is up against the foothills so away from traffic. It was serene for me and I plan on returning. It will be a good place to exercise and get me out the neighborhood. You may see a few more images from this area.

Retired. Having fun with photography. Journal daily. Meditate daily. Learning haiku/poetry. Have a love for fountain pens.

4 Comments

  • Earl

    With all the shut downs and stay-at-home orders the air is certainly cleaner in most places than it has been in years. Like you, Monte, I’d love to keep this “new norm” but I’m afraid the “old norm” will return quickly if and when everything starts back up. It’s really demonstrated what a negative impact man has been and continues to be on the environment. I hope you enjoy your weekend. Stay well!

  • Mark

    I have read a couple of articles describing how people exposed to this contrast in air quality may prompt them to become more involved in actions to clean it up. It may be a silver lining in all of this. Similarly, people have asked, “are the birds louder?” hinting at less ambient road noise and such.