(Why I play such sad and haunting music when I am alone and hubby is on the other side of the world is something only a well-experienced psychotherapist could explain. I skate dangerously close to the precipice as an aging soul.)
The photo below is a perfect example of the breathtaking beauty and strength of old trees in the West. The air is dry and the sun is hot and wood just seems to grin and wrinkle and age in such a lovely old way. It becomes a parchment skin that is neither fragile nor brittle. Instead it is a thick skinned dinosaur that reminds you of its magnificence just a few decades ago. It lies about paths and trails daring you to stop and study true aging, to stop and see what you can learn from the patience of a dignified life. While sometimes a cold gray color, it is not cold, but welcoming and just begging for your touch, which, of course, you must do gently before moving on down the path to a destination with a view.
Tabor, beautiful image.
ReplyDeleteYour words so profound to me.
I hardly play music
I like it quiet :)
Enjoy this time...
wow beautiful textures in the wood...love the color...like a twisted pretzel...you description in your words is delicious too...
ReplyDeleteThat's an interesting knot of wood. Funny the moods we swing back and forth into. They are unexplainable at times.
ReplyDeleteamazing wood. it almost looks like it could spring to life and move. as to the music, listen to what you like while you can. looking forward to more photos!
ReplyDeleteOften you get strange forms from the twisted branches and trunks too - Dave
ReplyDeletean excellent idea.by reading your thoughts,it simply shows the love of nature that you have.kepit up.
ReplyDeleteYou have used some beautiful descriptive words.
ReplyDeleteGreat picture... The textures in that wood are awesome...
ReplyDeleteI love to listen to music when I am on the computer--but I try to make it a good variety. IF I listen to all sad or 'quiet-type' music, I will become melancholy myself. With a variety, my mood can change with each song!!!!
Hugs,
Betsy
Gorgeous picture of a subject that I also like.
ReplyDeleteFabulous image - and a thought-provoking commentary. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteGoodness, I simply love that captured image, isn't it gorgeous?
ReplyDeleteYou write beautifully, too, your mood is palpable. Lovely post!
As beautiful as this photo is, your words have painted an even more lovely description.
ReplyDeleteYour words are as expressive and engaging as your photos. I've had a busy summer and I missed your blog. I've been up to northern Ontario.. big sky country with farms.
ReplyDeleteI read your words and looked at the photos and could only sigh.
ReplyDeleteironically the WF was sap sir
that would be WV - not F though one could have heard me whisper WTF under my breath when I realized my typing error...
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