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I've been dipping into the archives from adventures in the Mojave Desert a couple of years ago. The color palette of this photo has me feelin' some seasonally-appropriate Autumn/Halloweenie vibes.
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Seemingly infinite layers of purple mountains reveal themselves under the orange glow of the evening sun, as valleys slip away into the spooky shadows.
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Wide-open wild views complimentary of Desert NWR, NV.
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Sometimes my brain feels so noisy. Here, in the outdoors, it's quiet. A fresh start. A gentle breeze. The beaming faces of flowers.
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Life -- what a trip. Every day I'm alive is a day of knowing less. I feel fortunate to be here. But I sure do wrestle with a lot. (Ahh, the price we pay as conscience human beans.)
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There are times I wish life felt simpler. But if I awoke one day & it was all simple, black & white answers... well, I think I'd miss all of the colors.
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Photo captures full-bloom Greenthread (Thelesperma filifolium) flowers gleam as they dance with the warm Texas sunshine.
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If spiders aren’t your thing...sorry! Spiders normally aren’t so much my jam either. But hear me out for a minute — what if we looked at things a little bit closer, with eyes of curiosity, rather than judgment? What if we tried to find the delicate in the creepy, the intricacies in the rough... the beauty in the messy & uncomfortable?
These large Yellow Garden Spiders (Argiope aurantia) have been a frequent summertime sighting here in central Texas — hanging over trail-heads, under shade trees, along fence-lines. The spider in this image (captured while I was out on an early morning walk) constructed her three-foot-diameter web between the tops of two bushes! While I’m not afraid of these critters, I did find myself looking the other way and walking a bit quicker. 😅 But the lighting offered an opportunity too good to pass up, so I zoomed in to get a closer look and snapped a few photos. I was surprised to see the intricate designs on the spider’s body, the ombré-dipped coloration on all eight legs, and the mind-blowing complexity of the orb web, including the zig-zag stabilimenta centerpiece...
Without curiosity, I would not have seen how beautiful these creatures are. Yes, I am aware that it is a far stretch to equate spiders to beauty, but maybe the concept can also be applied elsewhere in our lives... Stay curious, friends.
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Happy first day of Spring! 💐Happy Vernal Equinox! Happy Aries season! And also, my water bill is due today. 😬
I’m reposting this image and my original caption because it seems appropriate (again, unfortunately) after more tragic, hateful losses in the USA this past week. Springtime calls for great change — bringing light to what was once shadowed; beckoning the cold, bare terrain to grow once again. Over the course of our existence, opportunities for learning and growing seem to always cycle through — so long as we have the courage to feel the discomfort of the growing pains. I truly believe we humans can do better (I mean, I know I am far from perfect), and there is always room for us to grow with the seasons...
#StopHate #StopHate #StopHate
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We live in a colorful world, filled with a wide assortment of pigmentation. From the flowers to the sky, the humans to the skyscrapers — every facet of life is painted with a variety of colors. 🎨 Maybe this is by mistake. Maybe it’s on purpose. ♀️ Either way, this fact is to our good fortune, because to exist in a monotonous world — a world lacking in diversity — sure wouldn’t be as beautiful or interesting... 🤔💭💐
Splash of Paint | 2019
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Tate Modern Museum
London
artist:DAX
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Happy Earth Day! 🌎🌱
Our busy, blue marble of a planet is the perfect combination of lots of water, some plate tectonics, and a protective atmosphere — effortlessly sustaining an immense range of life like it’s not something incredibly phenomenal! And to think we would be nothing without this very special, very particular mix of ingredients that make up this spectacular place we call home!
Get outside if you can, friends. Take care of each other, and take care of our home. Every day. 💙
📷: Limestone tufas and puffy cloud reflections mingle on the mirrored surface of an ancient saline lake. CA 2017.
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A beautiful drive through the world heritage Daintree National Park leads you to the beautiful beach of Cape Tribulation
It's simple, really, the making of a rainbow -- just some sunlight and some water. Simple. But easy...not in the least. It's reflection, refraction, dispersion -- phenomenal meteorological science; Mother Nature's fierce magic! It requires great skill, effort, practice, patience. Simple, but not easy. And, oh, how beautifully she shines when all of that energy synchronizes! :)
Thank you, Mother Nature, for showing off a fantastically dreamy rainbow over the Rainbow Mountains! Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, NV
As the sun sets over Paris, the Eiffel Tower is bathed in a warm golden glow, casting long shadows across the city. The tower's steel curves and intricate details are silhouetted against a colorful sky of oranges, pinks, and purples. The tranquil Seine River flows peacefully below, reflecting the tower's brilliance in the water. The iconic tower's intricate iron lattice stands tall and proud, drawing crowds from all over the world. The moment is magical, and captures the essence of Paris - the city of love, romance, and unparalleled beauty.
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