The area was not quiet as about four young children were off from school for the holidays and enjoying freedom in a place where they can be children and do not have to use their "inside voice". But the noise was a joyful background rather than annoyance. They soon disappeared to the rim of the dam.
This was the same walk where we encountered the hunting blind with the scattered corn that I posted on my other blog. We took a new trail as the one around the lake is over 7 miles and we had only a few hours before dark.
Above we are at the berm of the dam. This is a bit of manmade beauty meeting nature. I did look down every once in awhile and found many jewels for the camera's lense and I will share one below.
These days are too few and too short but I am in a pensive, placid, and empty mode in my life and seem to be able to absorb it all to fill me up. I do not miss the busyness of success, whatever that is, and accomplishments, of which I have had a few.
Fantastic elements of the natural, love them.
ReplyDeleteMy first thought is what a beautiful place you live in, the next is how clear your photos are. I think being placid is the best state to be in, as one gets older the sheer pleasure of not worrying becomes a reality. The busy world leaves us behind and we can just potter taking in everything without guilt.
ReplyDeleteThis blog and you are a great success as far ass I am concerned. When I was as mad as a hatter, all I longed for was "peace." Inner peace. Placid will do too. :)
ReplyDeleteFall is my favorite season -- the weather, nature's changing colors, creatures adapting. Thanks for sharing your truly spectacular photos.
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