Thunder Creek Falls
The picture does not tell everything. This set of falls is 28 meters high and does it thunder!
I love the lush green of the vegetation, the brilliant white of the falls and the darkness of the wet rock. On top of that, I am amazed by the bright turquoise blue of the pool of glacial water. It seems to tropical of a color to be there, yet there it is. I like the texture of the trees and shrubs and the number of smoothed rocks at the bottom of the falls.
These are hard to capture – where do they begin and end. This was not one of the largest at Franz Josepf, but was at least one we could fit most of in the lens. Still there is a bit of white far up to the left pointing to a source much further up.
I like the combination of the green, gold and gray. I like how the water has carve a niche further into the face of the rock and hidden itself there. I love how the white of the water doesn’t allow it to be lost. I love the curves of the water, the multiple sets of free falling water and the fact the free falling water has it’s own direction rather than straight down.
Wall of Ice
I appreciate the texture on this wall - the number of divots of various sizes and shapes created by the wind melting the ice. I can see weaving a number of random shapes to create these. I love the veins that remind me of stone.
Today was my last day of employment at a great company. It’s a day filled with all sorts of emotions with a few goodbyes, but a number of see-you-laters. I was grateful for the day. There is something therapeutic about cleaning out one’s office and looking back through all sorts of memories. There is also something precious about finally telling people exactly how much you appreciate them. I am glad for the opportunity and I think I’ve learned that one should never wait until the day of change to do and say these things.
This was my choice. I have been offered an opportunity I just did not think I could pass up. I look forward to seeing how far I can take me and I really hope this new position is something that I was meant to do. You know – something that comes naturally and is really not work. I told one today that it’s my hope that it will be something that is an extension of who I am. I could be dreaming up a fantasy, but dreaming is what I do best!
And with the change comes moving. Yes moving! We may get to enjoy the kitchen for a whole summer. Of course, I would only be at the house on the weekends! It’s a whirlwind and all I can do is take it one day at a time.
As for today – it is one I will always cherish.
Uncharted Path
I love the layers of ice almost like a mountain range. I like the smooth areas on the surface of the ice, but then there are areas full of divots where the ice has melted and the wind has swirled in eddies. I like the more occasional splotches of black dirt that remind me of the definition but don’t scream it at me.
View from Glacier
looking back from our hike, it seems like forever to the bottom – and his is not even 1/2 into it. I love the U – shaped valley glaciers form. I love the gray bottom with the river of water meandering through it. I love the sudden green up the sides. I also love the small black line of people about 1/3 of the way up towards the left. I love the layers of mountains in the distance and also remember that all of this was formed by this glacier as well. It’s humbling to consider the scale and age.
Here in SC we have finally seen spring – see in March we had a wave of heat that made one think that we went straight from winter to summer. That also means the pollen count went through the roof since everything opened at once. It’s been a beautiful month – and can be appreciated if one can handle the pollen without sneezing!
Start with the wisteria in tree form and the Carolina jasmine in the back…
