“Restore the spark of life by doing work that is deeply rooted in your soul.”
Thomas Moore
We are cold and cloudy this morning. It’s one of those days when you want to pull the covers up around your neck and dream a bit more. Once you crawl out of bed it becomes a day for making chili soup, maybe even homemade bread. I start a trip tomorrow so have things to do today before leaving.
When spending time on a trail in one of our parks or nature areas I like to look for the art nature provides. And, no matter where I look I will find it. I enjoyed this scene because of it’s simple beauty but I know this scene will not be there tomorrow.I must enjoy it while it’s there. The constant work of nature will change it. An hour from now or by tomorrow more leaves will have fallen. The wind will blow away some leaves or move the leaves creating a different pattern. Rain and snow will change the colors and contrast. A squirrel may run along this log and alter the scene. Or maybe man will pick up the leaves and alter the scene. I will return at a later time to see how it has change. But, this was the art for today.
7 Comments
Tom Dills
And everywhere we look is another example of nature’s masterpieces.
paul
Ah, yes. It is a beautiful day for soup and bread, here in Charlotte. Probably not nearly as good of a day as in your neck of the woods, but good nonetheless.
It’s certainly a good idea to appreciate beauty the moment that you find it. As it is said: You cannot step in the same river twice. 🙂
Monte Stevens
Thanks, Paul. The soup was good and leftovers are in the refrigerator. There will be more colder days ahead.
Mark
Nicely seen Monte.
Monte Stevens
Thanks, Mark.
Cedric Canard
I tend to think of nature as providing the inspiration and man making the art in which case I like this art that nature inspired you to make. The contrast and textures are quite emotive of what has been and what is coming. Nice.
Monte Stevens
I like your approach also as time in nature is inspiring. Thank you!