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January 28, 2011

Reflecting on a Mountain Lake






The shining water that moves in the streams and rivers is not just water, but the blood of our ancestors.
Each ghostly reflection in the clear waters of the lakes tells of events and memories in the life of my people.
The water's murmur is the voice of my father's father.

~ Chief Seattle


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January 21, 2011

As Above, So Below












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January 12, 2011

I Wander, I Wonder









Standing at the conjunction of the Mojave Trail, the Old Spanish Trail, the Santa Fe Trail, old Route 66, and El Camino Real. Makes me wonder about the native civilizations that lived, loved, and thrived here for 50,000 years, and like any good guest, left everything pretty much as they found it. I wonder, will there be any wilderness left after we have reigned for 50,000 years? Will we pass on a world with breathable air, clean water, and a climate that sustains life? I wonder what legacy our civilization will leave behind. I wonder...


January 5, 2011

Snow on the Chaparral















Early Monday I had some free time so I drove to Lytle Creek because it's close and secluded. When I left home it was sunny and in the mid 60's (fahrenheit). One freeway exit and fifteen minutes later, I drove into the canyon and it was covered in snow! I wasn't prepared and was only able to shoot from the road. I guess I was kind of blocking traffic because the Park Rangers came along and chased me off. So I returned home, grabbed my hiking boots and some warm clothes, drove back, and set out on foot.