Wildflowers at Moab

 

Wildflowers at Moab

For some reason, it never dawned on me that we might be able to see some wildflowers when we were visiting Moab this time around.  Of course, we’d never been there this early in the season, so we were pleasantly surprised…

Among the Giants

Among the red rocks near Moab, in the springtime, there are treasures to be found, both in the rocks themselves and in the wildflowers.  I believe these red blooms are a version of a flower called a bottle brush.  It’s standing tall with the rocky bluff in the background.

Beauty in the Sand

These lovely wildflowers were found growing in the sandy soil near Moab, UT.  The image was converted into a painting by the magic of computers, and creates a nice, soft feel to the blooms.

 

Inspire

The yellow blooms seem to be drawing inspiration from the tall rockly bluff behind them.  They seem to be reaching for the sky, or at least the top of the bluff!  I look at this image and feel a great deal of inspiration in nature and how we can learn from it.

Enjoy!

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Sights from Bottomless Lakes State Park Area

 

Sights from Bottomless Lakes State Park Area

We visited Bottomless Lakes State Park recently, and besides some wonderful camping and OHV’ing, I did capture some lovely images.  Take a look…

Footsteps in the Sand

I’m used to seeing a single set of footsteps in the sand.  However, on this sand dune, at Mescalero Sand Dunes in New Mexico, there were a few footsteps in the sand.  It looks like the prints of someone who walked up the dune and then back down.  In any event, it seems like it would have been a nice reflective walk away from any town or city.

Around the Sandy Bend

As we were wheeling around the sand dunes at Mescalero Sand Dunes in New Mexico, I felt like there was always another adventure around the sandy bend in the “road”!  This image captures the fun of the moment and the beautiful setting we were in.

Living in the Rough

It is always amazing to me how the most delicate beautiful flowers manage to not only grow, but thrive in the most inhospitable settings.  We were doing some off-roading near Haystack Mountain in New Mexico and I was lucky enough to capture this image.  Later, I digitally converted it to a pastel painting.

Business of Old

Driving along the roads around Roswell, NM, close to Bottomless Lake State Park, there was a deserted building falling apart.  It seems that it was a business that had gas pumps, due to the skeleton of a sign that still remains.  It’s abandoned, but it’s not difficult to imagine that the owner once unsuccessfully tried to sell it.

Enjoy!

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Flowers of the Season+

 

Flowers of the Season

Late summer can be a wonderful time for wildflowers – take a look!

Blooming Musk Thistle

The colors of this flower are so vibrant, as if it doesn’t want to let go of summer, but since it must, it wants to leave with a “bang”, so to speak!!  I also love the spiky edges that make this flower seem like a star found here on earth.

Pretty Bull Thistle

This flower seems to be the shy cousin of other blooms found in late summer.  Its shy loveliness is highlighted by the greenery that surrounds it.

Musk Thistle with Web

If you look closely at this flower, you can see the remnants of what was most likely a spider’s web.  The delicacy of the strands of web only add to the striking beauty of this bloom.

Mayweed

You may be tempted to call these flowers daisies.  I know I was until I looked them up to be certain, and found their correct name is Mayweed.  A cousin to the daisy, perhaps?  Whatever its name, it is a happy looking bloom!

Enjoy!

Peaceful Prizes

Peaceful Prizes

This past summer, and early fall, Jeff and I traveled to many places, some close to home, and others quite the drive away!  What these images of those places all have in common is a feeling of peace while we were there.  I hope you get that same feeling looking at them.

As the River Flows

While exploring in northern New Mexico, I came across this lovely river, or maybe it’s small enough to be a creek!  In any event, What struck me the most was a feeling of peacefulness in the middle of a forest.

Peace

It’s early morning and the bison are barely awake – as are we! But a step outside made me glad I woke early, just to see this view.  Yes, the “dots” in the background are the bison that call this ranch home.  Looking at this piece, you can almost smell the fresh morning air.

River’s Edge

This river flowed by our campsite and we woke every morning to the sound of gently rushing water.  The grass and flowers on the river’s edge added to the feeling that we had l eft the rest of the world behind us.

Nature’s Abstract

People aren’t alone in creating abstract art – Nature can as well!  And, it did in this image of water flowing over rocks in a shallow creek.  We only have to take the time to see the wonders of Nature.

Enjoy!

Neighborhood Treasures

 

Neighborhood Treasures

The other week, I took an early morning walk with our pup, Max, and brought along my camera to see what there might be to photograph – and found some beautiful, but perhaps overlooked, treasures.

Weed Verbena Wreath

Sometimes, Nature comes up with the perfect setting for beauty.  That is the case for these weed verbena blooms.  I thought they looked like a wreath, and even almost a heart.  In any event, it’s a lovely natural setting for these blooms.

Busy Bee

If you look closely, you can see a little bee inside, busily getting the nectar to make honey (yum!).  It was such a lovely setting for this little guy to work in!  It made me relax just looking at him, as his working seemed to calm me down.

Sunny Faces

These flowers are getting ready to bloom, and they already have sunny faces!!  It almost seemed like they were dancing in the breeze.

Nodding Thistle

This beauty is best admired from afar!  Don’t get too close or those thorns will give you a painful lesson.  The color of this bloom is so rich and almost royal, it’s amazing!

Chocolate Flower

What a yummy sounding name this flower has!!  They grow in bunches that bring sunshine into people’s lives – what a treat to see them on a morning walk!

Evening Primrose

These blooms seem to have a contradicting name.  They are called Evening Primrose, although they bloom during the day.  However, when evening rolls around, they close their buds and close to sleep.  I’m glad they bloom when they do, though, so I can enjoy them!

      Enjoy!

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Greece's Art Inspirations

 

Greece’s Art Inspirations

As we traveled to a few cities in Greece, there were some true inspirations for art.  Here are but a few…

 

Possibility

Sometimes, when I see an empty rowboat, I go back to my childhood, when I’d take a rowboat out and just row to see how things look from out on the lake where we vacationed.  I never went very far in reality, but it was always good for my imagination – I could row around the world within my mind!

 Balcony Garden

One of the charming things about Greece is how often I’d look up and see the gardens people put together on their balconies.  You could sit out in the garden and be right outside your balcony door, even if it’s on the 2nd floor (or higher)!

 Life Persists

In the midst of ancient rocks in Old Olympia, Greece, at the site of the first Olympic Games in ancient times, new life springs and persists in growing.  It doesn’t matter if it’s springing up from cracks in the rocks.  It is determined to leave its mark in the world, just as the ancient Greeks did.

No. 10 Green Door

There was something mysterious about this green door.  It looked so old, yet sturdy enough to keep out what didn’t belong.  The scroll work on the windows is a lovely piece of art in this old, worn door.  I love the inconsistencies.

Adrift

Don’t some days feel like this?  You could just lie in the bottom of a boat and wait for the day to pass you by.  Daydreaming is sometimes a wonderful way to spend time.

Until next time – enjoy!

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Montenegrin Charm

 

Montenegrin Charm

On a recent Mediterranean cruise, we had a port stop in Kotor, Montenegro. There are many beautiful and historic sights to see, and these are two of my favorites.

Village Reflection

It’s not often that everything lines up so well – but it did in this case.  The calm water reflected the seaside town of Kotor, Montenegro and the boat cruising by added the perfect touch.  A lovely spring day to make you smile!

Restaurant Entry

As my husband and I were enjoying lunch with some Montenegrin wine, I glanced over and saw this secondary entrance to the restaurant, perhaps from the owner’s home.  It was too charming to ignore, and it seemed to ask to be processed with a painting effect.

Enjoy!

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