Whew, this week went by fast! It took me up until yesterday to remember I had to post today. It's tough when that happens. Anyway, here are some photographs I took that I hope will make up for the lack of words. Enjoy! I hope you enjoyed! Which one was your favorite? I'd love to hear from you in the comments below.
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Here in New England, many leaves have turned beautifully crimson and gold. The temperature is crisp, and many birds have begun to gather for their long trip down south.
Although it may seem like a season to cuddle up by the fire in your warm house, Autumn is a wonderful time for you to go outside and enjoy nature. How, you ask? Here are five powerful ways to enjoy nature in autumn: 1. Take a walk. Even if you live in the city, simply getting outside will bring you closer to nature. All you have to do is grab a hot cup of coffee, a camera (even on your phone), and step outside. Maybe find a local trail through the woods, or even take a short hike. As long as you are close to God’s creation, you will find something to enjoy. 2. Smell. Go outside and smell. Smell the leaves. Smell the treas. Try to find ten smells that make you think of autumn. 3. Take a drive. Get in the car, stop by Starbucks, and drive. As you drive, try to notice the brilliant colors in the trees by the road. Of course, pay attention to the road as well! 4. Decorate your house with autumn items. Go outside and try to find anything you would like to put in your house. Maybe some fall flowers, or some colorful leaves. If you can’t find anything around your house, go to the store and get some pumpkins, pine cones, or anything festive that catches your eye. 5. Get out your sketchbook. Even if you simply aren’t talented with art, give it another go. Grab a pencil and some watercolors and get outside. Try to find a tree with brilliantly colored leaves that you feel like you could sketch. Ready? Set? Go! Just draw what you see, not what you think you should see. Don’t draw a tree, draw the shapes in front of you. If you aren’t happy with the result, don’t be discouraged. Remember, your sketch doesn’t have to be perfect, just do your best and have fun with it! Of you practice these five things, you will find yourself enjoying these months of autumn, even if the weather isn’t ideal. I would love to hear what you think! Do you have anything you like to do in autumn that brings you closer to nature? Please share in the comments below. This week, my family and I have been camping in Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. It is beautiful. God really must have had fun when He made this place. It is incredible. We started our trip by paddleboarding in a lake under the mountains. It was so peaceful out on the lake. On one side, the golden sun was setting behind the hills, and on the other, the gorgeous mountains sat looming over us. The next day, we went horseback riding through the beautiful forest. Butterflies flew around us as we walked and trotted through the woods. My horse, however, appeared rather drunk. Whatever I did, she always tried to run me into the trees. I have the scratches to prove it. Although this time painful for me, this activity always proves worthwhile. My horse must have just been having a bad day. Later in the day, we visited our third president's beautiful home, Monticello. We took a very interesting tour through the house of Thomas Jefferson, and got to see his interesting style and architecture skills, which were much ahead of his time. The grounds around the house were breathtaking, and the view from the vast gardens was especially spectacular. We also got to see the grave of this amazingly influential man. Here is a sketch I did of the house: The next day, we drove the famous Skyline Drive which took us through the gorgeous national park. There were many deer to be seen along the way, and also many chances to stop and experience the breathtaking view of the blue ridge mountains. Sadly, the next day, it was time to move on. We took the Skyline Drive out of the national park, and did a short hike along the way. On the hike, some of us spotted a bear around 100 feet off the trail fleeing from our footsteps. Unfortunately, the trees obstructed my view, and I was unable to see this incredible mammal. After the hike, however, I spotted this small bear on the side of the road quickly fleeing from our car. We hastily stopped the car, and I jumped out with my camera. Although looking back I realize it wasn't the wisest thing to do, I immediately started running after the bear so that I could photograph this great animal. Thankfully, I was able to. Thank God for this beautiful place full of amazing animals of all sizes. I hope you too, dear reader, would someday be able to visit this beautiful national park. Photography is very special to me. It is so often worth taking those extra few seconds to snap the shot, because the reward is spectacular. I took this shot at a CSA nearby. These apples had recently been sprinkled by afternoon showers. Beautiful. Walking down a desolate path through the woods, I stumbled upon this incredible beaver dam. God gave beavers the amazing ability to know how to build these structures and the tools (teeth) to do it. Beavers are uniquely designed to do the work God has given them with the tools He has provided them with. What an amazing creator. Have you ever seen a beaver dam like this one? Answer in the comments below. |
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