Autumn Lingers ~ Big Bend National Park
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It was our first morning in Big Bend National Park and as we sat eating our breakfast of oatmeal and fruit...reading the park map...we discussed how we would organize our days to see this vast landscape of the Chihuahuan Desert. Ultimately, we chose to stay close to our campground on the first day to stop by the visitor center and hike nearby trails.
As we embarked from our camper, the air was much warmer than we expected for a December day, much warmer than our Roanoke, Texas home some 650 miles away and the sky was hidden by a thin layer of high gray-white clouds. The filtered sunlight had a yellow hue and a brisk breeze ruffled the awning of our trailer.
After a short walk we found ourselves transported back in time at Daniel's Ranch, a homestead where remnants of pioneer farming remain and where an old adobe home reminds us of the harsh living conditions early settlers endured. As we stood there alone, except for two basset hounds on leashes, in that gentle yellow air with the sound of leaves crunching under our boots, my heart and soul were refreshed by the sights and sounds around me.
Of what avail is an open eye, if the heart is blind? ~ Soloman Ibn-Gabirol
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Oh, Suzette, that window image just touches my soul! I love the simplicity of the color and composition. Thank you for sharing this lovely story with us in the Photo-Heart Connection this month. It looks like an amazing place!
ReplyDeleteDaniel's ranch looks like a awesome place to gather thoughts, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteoh this looks like a wonderful place to rest and clear your mind...beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tones and composition in your first image, which communicates such serenity. . No wonder you choose it for your PHC.
ReplyDeleteThat gentle yellow air...
ReplyDeleteThe light in these images is fabulous. As you were refreshed when you stood there, I feel refreshed just viewing this wooded area and that window.
Bravo!
I love the delicate golden tones of these images - and as I remarked on Flickr - the way the trees bend away from the center. It is as if there is a magical force field in the clearing. Loved hearing more about where you were and your reaction to being there.
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely soft tones in that first image and I like the feeling of spaciousness despite the number of trees. I understand your connection with such a peaceful scene.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place! Your images look more like fall than winter - but both of them convey such a rich sense of the place. I love the colors and I can almost feel the air.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a delightful place to visit and photograph.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning pictures and a lovely PHC.
ReplyDeleteThis is just marvellous. Your images really capture and communicate what you felt being there. And they make me want to see it too. Just wow.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post. And your image is absolutely Gorgeous! Thank you for sharing...
ReplyDeleteYour images always amaze me... what a wonderful light and perspective of the trees, and that tiny window is simply precious. Love your description of your day too. Beautiful photo-heart connection
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful!
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