Nov 11, 2024
Share a place you go to for inspiration.
I don’t even have to leave home.
For many years, I drew inspiration from the mountains of Colorado and Wyoming.
This is small lake near Walden, CO. There’s ranch land on the far side, and what I think is BLM land behind me as I took this picture. There are no homes is sight as you stand on the edge of the water. It’s a great place to sit and listen to the chatter of birds and relax in a gentle breeze.
On the way up to Red Feathers Lakes area in northern Colorado. we pulled over on the side of the road so I could capture the moment. The wind was catching fresh snow on the mountains and creating the ‘cloudy’ effect.
But I’m not in Wyoming anymore.
And that’s okay. My new home offers me a source of inspiration, right in my backyard. And every nearby road I travel on. It’s a beautiful area.
I’m lucky. The back half of my yard is what I would call a park-like setting. It features large maple and pine trees. (There are a few younger hickory trees on one border.) It would probably take four adults joining hands to wrap their arms around the trunk of the biggest one. The front half of the property that the house sits on offers a more traditional yard.
In the spring, it features an abundance of wildflowers. (I’ve counted over 22 varieties.) Many are small and easily missed if you aren’t looking for them. In the fall, the various colors of the leaves are glorious. I’ve been known to just stand at the edge of the yard with the sun filtering through the trees and let the beauty wash over me.
This is one of the trees in my backyard. (Not the biggest one.) It’s just the easiest to get a picture of.
In case you haven’t got the hint, I draw my creative juices and inspiration from Mother Nature. It doesn’t matter where I am. If I can touch the ground (not pavement or concrete) things get better.
How about the other authors on this blog hop? Where do they go for inspiration? Find out by following the links below.
And, as always, please stay safe until next time.
Nov 11, 2024
Share a place you go to for inspiration.
I’ve managed to create a garden in my new home, with trees and planting that’s beneficial for wildlife. It stands out amid the neighbour’s concrete jungles. Hedgehogs, squirrels, birds and bees love it.
Our problem with a garden is the deer. They eat EVERYTHING!
Yes, Mother Nature gives me plenty of inspiration too. That mountain setting looks wonderfully peaceful.
It is. During the summer, a few people might camp nearby, but it’s never crowded.
Gorgeous pictures! Do you get to visit still?
When we lived in Wyoming, we made it to one of those spots about 6 times a year.