Snow is unique. No two flakes are alike. Each flake carries its own intricate DNA design pattern. When you look over an abundance of snow, as in this picture, it's difficult to believe that the millions of flakes that have fallen are independent; even though when together as a collective whole they give birth to perfect model of the mystical frozen flake.
The blue bird sky and brilliant sun add overwhelming life to this picture. With the kiss of the sunbeams, suddenly individual and solitary snowflakes take on an appearance of tiny diamonds.
Steamboat is known for its trademark "champagne powder" and in this photograph the eye can imagine a flute of the bubbly and a dash of diamonds for the skier or snowshoer's delight.
Once again, Mother Nature, in all her glory, brings together all her cherished children and paints an epic moment for the human eye, who were lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time.
...tiny bubbles tickle my frozen nose, and millions of tiny diamonds give me pause to breathe in the jeweled silence of an afternoon adventure deep within a grove of trees, freshly decorated with Mother Nature's frozen tears... ann mcarthur 1/19/144
Metamorphosis. One of the scientific wonders of the world. What once was a caterpillar, becomes a butterfly. Although Shakespeare spoke of "shuffling off the mortal coil", I don't believe that this butterfly considers his pupa stage as mortal. It's just another wonderment of Mother Nature and transformation. This little winged creature fluttered onto our awning, rested a moment and was off again; searching nature for his next stop on a warm summer day.
Life. Mother Earth controls it. GOD oversees the process. Our friendly neighborhood doe left us this weekend. Victim to an accident, she now gives back to the earth. Her once agile and sleek body will provide food for other creatures. We were blessed to experience her friendly and gentle grace for a few weeks. Life is a mystery, and when we appreciate the little gifts in nature, our life's experiences become more fulfilling.
...the doe danced effortlessly through the tall grass meadow, and I was blessed by her temporary presence. all things must cease the cycle of living. what we give back is the gift. ...ann mcarthur 7/8/13
Sometimes life is just this simple. The Botanical Gardens in Steamboat Springs, CO offer the lover of life a simple walk along a path. Nature's beauty abounds the senses. A daffodil with vibrant yellows and a splash of orange is filled with sweet nectar, awaiting a visit from a bee or hummingbird. Why can't it all be as simple as a delicate flower.
...For oft, when on my couch I lie
In vacant or in pensive mood,
They flash upon that inward eye
Which is the bliss of solitude;
And then my heart with pleasure fills,
And dances with the daffodils.
William Wordsworth
If ever there was a preponderance as to the power of nature - in front of you lies the answer. "S", "Esses"...for spectacular, stupendous, simple, savvy, sophisticated, smooth, silken and spiritual.
Mother Nature does not require bells nor whistles to put on display her harmonious magic. An overly abundant dropping of phat snowflakes, a virgin knoll and one adventurous snowboarder deliver the sermon of nature's imagination.
Life delivers messages in quiet ways - we simply need to listen, carefully!!!!
