Every once in a while I become overwhelmed by the world and must escape outdoors to leave it all behind for a few hours. Yesterday was one of those days. I turned off the laptop, the cell phone, grabbed the camera and disappeared into Golden Gate Park. Here are some of the things I saw along the way...
I heard some rustling in the sorrel and suddenly a squirrel popped up out of nowhere.
Nature has no shame - that's one of the things I like about it.
Random colors and textures weave themselves together creating stunning visual tapestry. I was so enthralled that I became lost and had no idea where I was. Then I started laughing because I noticed this fuzzy tree creature staring at me....
with that goofy look on his face.
I later came across a shallow pond of clear water and enjoyed watching tiny creatures flit about under water while reflections of lush trees danced upon the surface.
Soon after stumbling around lost in the woods, I found the path that led me home.
Nice photos - thank you for this. Glad to have an escape outdoors when overwhelmed by all the indoor stuff, too, even if I find it through art such as yours :)
Posted by: beth k | February 20, 2009 at 08:56 PM
Beautiful photos, beautiful lyrics.
Posted by: Vern | February 21, 2009 at 07:24 AM
Damn that is a fine camera you have there!!
Beautiful shots...I sort of remember things outside being green, but it's been a while since I've actually seen it here. Where I live now sometimes the trees don't leaf out till JUNE.
Yes, I have a love/hate relationship with your 'walkabout' photos!
Posted by: Cyclops Kitten Natividad | February 21, 2009 at 08:49 AM
You continue to inspire me! Your posts lift my spirit out of its doldrums. Thank you. :)
Posted by: alice | February 21, 2009 at 12:39 PM
a simple thank you
for being you
xoxxo
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Posted by: ChaosbyDesign | February 22, 2009 at 03:01 PM
Beautiful, 14. Thank you, darling!
Posted by: Knox Bronson | February 23, 2009 at 08:47 AM
we had a 'snow emergency' declared this weekend.. very hard to stay sane waiting for spring. Thank you for this a beautiful, wistful escape.
Posted by: javelin | February 23, 2009 at 05:50 PM
nice. :)
Posted by: lynnster | February 26, 2009 at 01:04 PM
Just read about this and thought you might enjoy painting the "Ugly Bat Boy" cat. :) Check out his slideshow.
http://www.wmur.com/family/18814224/detail.html
Posted by: alice | February 28, 2009 at 12:30 PM
Fucking awesome!!!!! I wish I were there!!!!
Posted by: Sweet Subversion | March 02, 2009 at 06:23 PM
That flower is beyond indecent!
Posted by: The Rural Modernist | March 03, 2009 at 08:10 AM
Gasp! I love that snap of the squirrel popping up from the clover. Good one!
Posted by: Red | March 03, 2009 at 01:55 PM
God - it's so beautiful there.
And I'm in "sunny" Alberta, shoveling snow off my car and slipping around on ice.
%^@!
Posted by: jerms | March 05, 2009 at 04:59 PM
Thanks for taking me along on your walk... beautiful and inspiring.
Posted by: AnnieTwoBraids | March 07, 2009 at 01:01 AM
You spotted my pal!
His ass was planted right on top of the one four-leafed clover.
Posted by: Bionic Squirrel | March 09, 2009 at 07:00 PM
Gotta hand to you, girl. You are multi-talented!
Posted by: The Mohawk Chieftain | March 30, 2009 at 03:18 PM
Wow, 14! Those are excellent shots! You have such a good eye (and a fine camera, obviously). The shallow pond is particularly painterly.
Posted by: Vintagevamp | March 31, 2009 at 09:04 PM