Trees

Welcome Autumn I
A period of beautiful transition and inner reflection.
Welcome Autumn II
A period of beautiful transition and inner reflection.
Paronella Stand
Orbs take haven in a remarkable stand of Queensland Kuari Pines.
Marriage....
....woven together as roots of an old tree, weathered with imperfections, yet intertwined as one, remain beautifully colorful and clearly supportive of each other.
Family Tree
The branches may be many, but the trunk is always One.
Lessons
“What did the tree learn from the earth to be able to talk with the sky?” ~ Pablo Neruda
Yosemite Avalanche Fire I
In many of the US States, fire season is in full force. The 2011 Avalanche Fire in Yosemite National Park was caused by lightening and was fortunately contained to just under 1100 acres. As we drove to Glacier Point we saw the evidence of the damage caused by this fire....minimal compared to many, but nonetheless, a subtle reminder as we enter this season to be aware of our actions and the consequences of those actions.
Tree Line
A beautiful morning as we head out for our trip through the Subway in Utah's Zion National Park.
An upward perspective of a Giant Sequoia.
A perfect moment for quiet thoughts at one of my most favorite places.
The giant sequoias reside only in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California. These giants have an awesome presence that represent the test of time, patience and tranquility like no other.
An off the beaten path photo in Yosemite National Park of Mother Nature wrapped in Her winter blanket.
In 1857 Galen Clark discovered the giant sequoias in Mariposa Groves. Mr. Clark persuaded President Lincoln to sign the Yosemite Grant protecting the groves as well as Yosemite Valley, and was therefore known for many years as the "Guardian of the Valley". This was the cabin Mr. Clark built to reside in amongst the breathtaking giant sequoia grove.
An amber peek-a-boo through the ice covered branches of a winter tree in Yosemite National Park.
A peaceful, reflective moment near the Swinging Bridge in Yosemite.