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54 imagesSomewhere In Time Long forgotten memories creep into our minds as we step back into yesteryear. As our fingers caress the dusty objects of long ago, we can envision the smells and qualities they once held. The shine is gone, but the old magic still resonates from the woods and metals. Recollections of a bygone era flow through our minds. It is a testimonial to simpler days.
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34 imagesBack Home Again in Indiana And it seems that I can see The gleaming candlelight still shining bright Thro' the sycamores for me The new mown hay sends all its fragrance From fields I used to roam When I dream About the moonlight on the Wabash Then I long for my Indiana home Most people traveling through Indiana will view abundant northern industries, fertile farmland, winding rivers, and thick southern forests. A deeper look will reveal a rich land of quiet escapes. Once off the "beaten path," visitors will see the relics of one-room schoolhouses and abandoned railways. Close your eyes and concentrate, and one may hear the famous Indiana song first published in 1917. Click on the link below to hear Straight No Chaser's beautiful version of this song. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-FwwNDCUKE
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52 imagesThe Miracle of Water Without water there is no life. From explosive cascades to minute trickles, water mesmerizes the senses, cleanses the spirit, and holds our attention. Whether it is the serenity, reflections, or foggy secrets of water, we are enhanced when we take a moment to embrace it. “Life in us is like the water in a river.” ~ Henry David Thoreau
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61 imagesMulticolored landforms, ancient civilizations, and harsh environs can be experienced on the Colorado Plateau. The mystical four corners region of the American Southwest has remained structurally intact. This strange and hostile landscape seems to be suspended in time. Borrowing the nickname, “Land of Enchantment,” from the state of New Mexico seemed appropriate for this collection.
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56 imagesEscape to the Mountains Mountains, soaring above the plains and valleys, beckon the traveler to escape from the day-to-day stresses of life. Wildflowers, bird songs, and alpine air refresh visitors who take time to reconnect with the wondrous world of mountains. “The mountains are calling, and I must go.” ~John Muir
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49 imagesA Walk in the Woods Nature often comes full circle in the woods. Fallen leaves cushion the footsteps, a moss captures moisture, and wood surrenders to nature for a greater cause. Tread slowly under the canopy to witness nature’s wonders. “I took a walk in the woods and came out taller than the trees.” ~Henry David Thoreau
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38 imagesBefore the discovery of the New World, much of the recorded history came from the Old World. The influences on each of the two cultures makes for an interesting study.
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9 imagesOver the years and several road trips to the American West, I’ve developed an appreciation for the Great Plains. A vast landscape, interrupted by an occasional tree or stream allows the mind to clear and create new dreams. A distant approaching storm, acts as blanket over the earth. A reminder of our small part in a much larger community of symbiotic parts.
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7 imagesThe Solitary Tree What is a Solitary Tree? The obvious definition would be a tree that stands alone, possibly out in a field or pasture. Why did it survive the axe while the others did not? Another meaning may simply be that this tree stands out for some unique reason. They all seem to have a human story that is associated with them. “I think that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree.” ~ Joyce Kilmer
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7 imagesShapes, lines, and curves can often confuse the eye. Like a child's game of finding figures in the clouds, the abstracts found in nature can stimulate the imagination to see things differently than what they really are. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
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