The Universe is an Amazing and Highly Prolific Artist

A friend of mine commented on a photo I'd taken and remarked that they saw the image as beautiful.

Reflections on College Creek - Annapolis, MD

I agree that the mirror finish of the creek where the skyscape and land can be reflected in an undulating sine wave was a truly spectacular view.  The commend forced me to reflect on the fact that his area of Annapolis has consistently delivered great photographs of the sky and water.  Sunsets, when they really come in deep red and angry are a particular favorite of mine in this area, but the cool blue and grey thunderstorms punctuated by a slash of sun are nice too. They give a sense of cool in the muggy heat that you can see, but you certainly couldn't feel.

I remarked to her that the Universe is an amazing and highly prolific artist. She renders scenes like these (and better) every day. I'm grateful that walking has made me more aware that these vistas are happening all the time.

In fact, I found a new spot from which to observe the sunset. Today's wasn't the best because of the billowing thunderheads in the west, but this view is going to deliver some great shots if I'm not mistaken.

Skyscape behind the Navy Watertower - Annapolis, MD

It's hard to believe that a little less than four years ago found me in a very dark place from which I could not imagine any escape. Quite a bit has changed since that day. Much of it has felt like it was for the better. Some days felt like they really were for the worse. The fascinating thing is that I'm not sure that I trust my own judgement in determining if there is a better and worse. My life is filled with beauty and light now. The darkness has been banished, and even the days where I thought I could endure nothing else since then have been honed a bit with the passage of time.

The creative nature of the power of the Universe is truly awesome to behold, and I find myself ever more thankful for each day that I'm granted to experience the wonder. I'm looking forward to tomorrow and the creativity the Universe has in store.  I'm not sure if it will manifest itself in the soft watercolor of the sunrise or the fiery forge of some other experience, but I know that whatever happens will be great wonder and I'm looking forward to seeing the work unfold.