Pushing Through

I've been living under the belly of the whale for a little less than a week now.  I'm not really sure why, but I think it might be due to tiredness. At any rate, there's nothing really for it but to push through, so that's what I've been up to the last several days.

It's Not Always Blue Skies and Sunsets, but if You Keep Putting One Foot In Front of the Other, the Storm will
Eventually Break - Walk On - Huntsville, AL

It's not been all gloom and despair.  Over the weekend, I had the opportunity to visit Little River Canyon Preserve near Fort Payne, AL.  In addition to getting a mild case of food poisoning (I'm pretty sure) and practicing sleeping in a tent during a sleet/rain storm, I did manage to capture some nice vistas that nature put at my disposal.

Grace High Falls - Little River Canyon, AL

I've begun to experiment a little with a Digital SLR coupled with a tripod and telephoto lens. The animation above is the result of some of those photos, and I have to say that I really like it as a first attempt.  More to follow on that stage of my photographic skill set because I have A LOT to learn, but I'm looking forward to it.

Little River Falls - Little River Canyon, AL

The main falls in the canyon was also spectacular. I found that I had to pinch myself to make sure this was only about an hour an twenty minute drive from where I'm staying while I'm on my sojourn down south. Stunning and accessible. That's a powerful combination, and I may have to schedule a return trip (without the food poisoning, thank you).

At any rate, I'm feeling better now, and though I don't know what will happen tomorrow I'm looking forward to the adventure of the journey.  Till then....

Another Great Day

I'm not going to bore you with the details, but I'll wrap it up quick with the observation that today started out right and got better from that point forward.

Reflections on a Commute

This was the view in my rearview mirror on my way into work this morning. The sunrise is remarkable enough, but the reflection of the reflection off the window and side of the care is the product of fantasies. When I glanced over to check the traffic behind me and saw this view staring back I was taken aback. Lile pink pebbles on a baby blue beach with all the detail a digital camera can muster. It would be hard to believe if you couldn't see for yourself to complex beauty that lies all over the world at our feet.

Anacostia River Reflections

Here's another one where the interface between the air and the water is the spot where vistas come together on the plane of reflection.

Sunrise on the Anacostia

Another where the sky and water become one on the horizon. These are special moments, and they're happening all around me all the time. My life is filled every day, and I'm looking forward to see what pours out of the pitcher tomorrow.  I suspect it will be something like this, but unique and stunning in its own special way.

Scalloped Cirrus and a Power Plant near the Anacostia River