A little of this and a little of that--what I see or feel or something that really strikes me. Or quite simply, a place to reflect.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Miscellaneous Trees
I've got these miscellaneous trees to show you. In this top one, I loved the color of the sky contrasting with the darkness and starkness of the tree and the different colors of trees in the background on the "mountain" across the river.
This second picture, while a little dark, still shows the trees changing colors.
I just liked this little faded blue wall in the middle of nowhere and I couldn't help but wonder what used to be there that time has obliterated and covered over.
And this odd tangle of branches is simply trees whose branches grow downward and this is really what they look like. I wouldn't have known that was what this is except for the fact that my parents have a tree like this (quite a bit younger than these). I kept wondering why it looked so sad and didn't seem to be growing (upwards) and they said that is how the tree is. Then I realized I'd seen others like it here and this is what a little grouping of them look like in the fall/winter.
I grew up in a small community in Oklahoma. The sunrises and sunsets out there are truly spectacular since it is relatively flat and you can do a 360 and see the whole sky. However, living in the city has its advantages including Wal-Mart and just about any kind of restaurant (fast food or otherwise) that you'd have a craving for. But sometimes, I long for the wide open spaces and the feeling that I am truly alone with God and all his focus at that moment is only on me (because I'm the only one around for miles). Silly, I know, but you are reading the blog of a girl who once played tag with God (literally). We both laughed. I want to live free from fear. I want to try to do the things I have on my heart to do because I really don't want to leave the planet dissatisfied with myself. Who knows how much more I can do if I just have the courage and strength to try?
"I think most people can do a whole awful lot more if they just try. They just don't have the confidence that they can write a novel or they can write poetry or they can take pictures or paint or whatever, and so they don't do it, and they leave the planet dissatisfied with themselves." --Gordon Parks
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