Nature’s Soul~

On By cindy knokeIn Birds, Conservation, MY PHOTOGRAPHS, REVERIES, TRAVEL REVIEWS

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Some humans relax in natural places,
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and are less content in human spaces.
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While other’s thrive in the social whirl,
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a nature’s soul will find depth of meaning,
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far from the thrum of a human being.
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Nature’s souls go to wild spaces,
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for it is here they find their sacred places.
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Cheers to you from a nature’s soul~

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  3. Cindy, my friend, you’ve done it again. You’ve transported me to the sand and rock landscape dotted with cacti. Vast canyons, wind-worn rock formations, a bright flash of light as sun winks off a bottle or broken piece of glass. Thick-stemmed yellow and green grass, vibrant desert blooms after a desert rainfall send flash flooding cascading from the mountains and carve riverbed into the soil. The blue haze of the atmosphere and mountains is everywhere. And my favorite part, through your photos I hear the wind, howling, piping, tearing, weaving, winding, gusting and asking us to come closer to see the face of God and all he has blessed us with. Thank you, Cindy, for taking us there. With love. Sheri

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  11. Whenever I come to your blog, I think of the quote by Raymond Myers: “If you seek creative ideas go walking. Angels whisper to a man when he goes for a walk.” Whenever I walk with you, I feel an angel nearby…

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    1. You like the macros. It is amazing that the camera allows us to see the incredible fine details of such beautiful living things. Thank you Isabel for your thoughtful appreciation~

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  18. Absolutely spectacular. Wow. Love the photos. The red rocks and ground are amazing although I believe we have a similar condition (except for the rock formation) in PEI (?) I’m not positive. Thank you for sharing. A real eye-opening post. <3 🙂

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    1. I hope you do! I look at these formations and think, “No, they can’t be real. They look like statues!” The rocks balancing on top of the rocks are particularly amazing. They do look like sculptures~

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  25. Bonsoir CINDY

    SAVOIR PRENDRE
    Prendre le temps d’aimer
    C’est l’éternelle jeunesse
    C’est du rire
    C’est la musique quand on se sens en pleine forme
    C’est pleurer quand on a l’émotion
    C’est du cœur à partager avec les siens ou avec ses amis
    C’est de lire pour s’instruire et avoir su savoir
    C’est écouter
    C’est l’intelligence
    De penser est la clé de la réussite
    De jouer nous rappelle notre enfance
    De rêver c’est un souffle de bonheur
    Il faut prendre le temps de vivre car les jours passent vite
    Passe une belle soirée
    Gros bisous Bernard

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      1. Timely reminder that! Must get back to work on that…I’m sure you must be fascinated lol as to what will happen to you next!! 😉 I’ve just finished my Canine Psychology Course (2) with the exception of a “Special Study” to complete at my leisure, so should be able to focus on that subject a little more freely!

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  31. I’m one of those people you talk about Cindy.I prefer Nature over a populated areas.
    I think because we all came from Nature originally,each of us can still feel that deeper energy calling us back to play.
    Lucky you to be able to play here!Great shots too!Do you ever do any panos? I’m always searching for expansive sweeping vistas!

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    1. This is no surprise, your remarkable photos show your passion, each speaking 1000’s of unsaid words which makes them so powerful.
      “I think because we all came from Nature originally,each of us can still feel that deeper energy calling us back to play.”
      I think not everyone knows what you are saying here, but that really is their loss. Not everyone understands how much they are just another animal in nature. If they did, they would be kinder.
      Even more importantly you know that taking photos of nature is “playing.”
      It is the most fun a nature’s soul can ever have~

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        1. In Utah, I would recommend Monument Valley which straddles two states and is in the Navajo Nation. Spend the night there so you see the light at sunset and dawn. It is ethereal. The View Hotel run by The Navajos is magical and has the best views in the park. You can self drive through the monuments now. Arches National Park would be next on my list and the arch focused hiking ops outside and around Moab. If you do the LaSal forest loop road out of Moab, you will have alpine lakes all to yourself in the off season, and views of Canyonlands National Park spread before you to the horizon. Incredible places. Zion & Bryce would be next. Zion is my personal favorite of the two. They are more crowded parks. When you hike there will be other people. If you can go off season the weather is cooler, and the crowds non-existant in Arches & Monument Valley. If you have time you could add Canyonlands National Park. I hope you go!!

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  36. So beautiful. If our politicians from my town would see this they said oh what a great place to tear down and build on! They are crazy. They are about to destroy our grand nature. This post give me strength and inspiration to keep fighting for nature. Nature is our true friend, not stupid politicians 😉

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      1. Thank you so much. I think nature will help us through the climate challenges not the people who thinks it better to make money on destroying the nature. Nature is my church. I find strength there 🙂

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      1. I hate parties and avoid them at all costs these days. Much prefer meeting up with a friend for lunch in a country pub (not that I drink alcohol, but the conversation and food is good). I also love quaint, old-fashioned tea rooms, where the tea is served in bone china cups. Cities are far too noisy and crowded for me. The older I get, the worse they make me feel.

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  48. HI Cindy– those refections photos are stunning! and all of them are so beautiful, so colorful! You’re having an amazing trip! more please…
    Are you home for Thanksgiving?? Hope it’s a delicious, memorable day for you…

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  49. The magnificent majesty of creation; the glorious tapestry of a mastermind along with your eloquent descriptions take my breath away. I love virtually traveling with you, Cindy.

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