Apache Blessing From the Earth to Humans
This blessing is as all I need to say tonight. May the Sun bring you new energy by dayMay the moon, softly restore you by night,May the rain, wash away your worries,May the Breeze, blow new strength into your being.May you Walk gently through the world and know its beauty all the days of your […]
Rocky Faces Among the Scent of Oak Leaves
Scrub Oak Thickly Grew Along Some of the Trails. There were places along in Cheyenne Mountain Park that Scrub Oak was a dominant factor of how it looked. In some areas, the leaves were still hanging onto the branches. And in others the ground was covered with gorgeous variations of browns. As I was walking […]
I Have Looked At Clouds From Both Sides Dark and Light
Every time we looked up, the Clouds looked totally different. They were sometimes very dark and ominous, other times they were white with the blue sky behind them. Other times there was a mix of dark and white clouds making for very interesting contrast. A couple had images of Cloud Creatures. One was reaching up […]
Made Made Items Along Cheyenne Mountain State Park Trails
Fences, Barbed Wire and a Huge Tire Created Points of Interest Along These Trails I have rarely photographed barb wire, but last summer, I was intrigued by the colors and twisted forms I saw along a trail. And when I saw these twisted pieces of barbed wire next to this colorful fence post, I just […]
Cheyenne Canyon Park Inspired Tree Quotes
Trees inspire me and have inspired hundreds of people who have come before me. Sometimes I find quotes from past scholars fit my images best. So today we will match images with tree quotes. The best part of happiness is the pines. Terri Guillemets “Trees are sanctuaries. Whoever knows how to listen to them, can […]
Trail Markers and Maps at Cheyenne Mountain State Park
This has to be one of the best marked trails I have ever hiked upon. At the Visitor Center, we had picked up a copy of the Trails Map to carry with us. We had no idea how well marked the trails would be and didn’t want to chance getting lost or too far away […]
Went Hiking in an Area New to Me and My Hiking Companion
I had Stressed a Bit About Where to Take A Winter Hike Today. Looking at the snow on the ground, it seemed a bit challenging, but the sun was coming out, and knowing that there was a cold front on the way, I thought about some options to stay on track with this web site. […]
Stark Beauty Against a Blue Sky in the Garden of the Gods
White branches and a very blue sky make for a beautiful sight on a winter day. I especially like the way the sunlight intensifies the tiny ends of the branches to make them look like they are reaching for something. Or just expressing joy of feeling its warmth. In the winter and I find bare […]
Life Is Too Short To Be Anything But Happy
“There is always something to be happy about. Truly happy.” And if you have the audacity to find it and the courage to make it your focus, in spite of the countless temptations to do otherwise, you will have learned well, your life will be transformed, and all things will be added unto you.” – […]
Trail Builders in the Garden of the Gods and Life
I have the utmost respect for all the people who build hiking trails. I often wonder, how do they determine where a trail should be? I am sure many were deer trails that became rough hiking trails that many people began to enjoy and then became established hiking trails. Sometimes there is little choice, as […]