Quiet elegance

As the afternoon of hiking faded, I was seeking those last few shots before the light faded and I walked around a tree and this beauty was in front of me.    We both were startled but stopped in our tracks. He stopped and acknowledge my presence and if on cue, he chose to strut…

Springton

Tucked away in the hills where the sheep are sheered in the fall and an abundance of activities for the children to explore was a farm with glorious views. Horses grazed and goats peaked through the fence.   The land had an abundance of trails that wove through the grounds.   A wedding was off in the…

Hills of Chester County

Being out in nature rejuvenates my soul and calms the mind.    Some of the fields have been harvested and set aside for pickup. On ward and up ward as the trail disappeared into the woods.    Off in the distance, deer watched as we passed.   We climbed the switchbacks and came to the clearing…

Sunday July 8th

I can’t remember a day that I was so pissed off at life. Mad to be out in the middle of nowhere.  Frustrated cause my feet were on fire and toes felt like they were going to fall off.   I was an absolute basket case full of tears, my anxiety, my depression, my self-doubt, all…

Fall @ the lake

The beauty of nature surrounds us, we just need to take the time to breathe and take it in.    There is a magical place not far from home that has a balance of water, trails and tranquility that soothes my soul.      On a glorious morning in mid-October, the sun is peaking through…

Obstacles on the Path

Life has a funny way of showing up and keeping it real.   There are no road maps, there are no instruction manuals to show us the way to go as we venture forward. Unlike hiking, there are clues along the way to keep you on the path.   Life offers us many obstacles and how we…

Secret Garden

There is a place close to home that you can lose yourself in the beauty of nature.    In the the middle of suburbia where you feel like you are in a secret garden.   The grounds have been nurtured and loved by the caretakers. The gardens have shape and textures that give and go with…

Summer Colors

Found a rare opportunity to wander the grounds and explore the flowers of summer.    The vibrancy of the colors shown bright in the sunshine. While capturing the beauty of the distinct contrast of white and greens a butterfly danced in front of the lens.   It settled among the white flowers and fluttered its wings…

Mountain Top

After a recent visit to Mountain Top, I got to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature.    A warm genuine couple opened their home and I got to embrace a wonderful weekend. Sitting by the lake embracing the morning coffee.  The water lily’s opening to the day as the day started with a sweet…

Pinnacle

An afternoon adventure opened up to glorious beauty.   I am afraid of heights, I don’t embrace them, I don’t put myself in places that my sense of self would be compromised. Nature speaks to me, it calms me and opening up my eyes to what life has to offer.  I can think clearer and leave…

Beauty of the Brandywine

In Chester County Pennsylvania, there is a beautiful creek called the Brandywine.     There the water flows shallow in areas and deeper in others.   This is surrounded by hiking and biking trails that snake through the county. As we wonder down the trail, fly fisherman are out on the river wading with their rods in…

Magical Night

A quiet and peaceful walk through a sleepy town covered in white.  The day was filled with another March snow storm, but the night was filled with calm. As we wander the streets that would normally have the hustle and bustle of the ending day, calm and silence filled the air.   The beauty of the…