“Embrace the layers of life…the magnificent colors, the darker shadows, the unfolding mysteries, the seemingly misplaced intrusions, the unique textures of myriad experiences. All things come together in the good that is you…”
Layers
The Lodge
Tucked away…let it snow!
Latest DougArt
A day for hope
“The world is indeed full of peril, and in it there are many dark places; but still there is much that is fair, and though in all lands love is now mingled with grief, it grows perhaps the greater.”
~J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring
This is a DougArt from last year’s winter photo trip to the Flattops. I am right now camped just outside the flattops this very cold Colorado Rocky Morning awaiting sunrise, anxious to see what the day brings. I have great hope for my day, and for your day, too! Let’s make it grand!
Rapha
“Healing is essential for lasting change. …healing is a transformation, not just a quick fix… what has become fragmented or separated, injured or diseased must be made whole again, or perhaps made whole for the first time.” ― Sharon Weil, ChangeAbility
DougArt
“rapha”
Last of the Holdouts
Dunckley Pass, Colorado
Gaining Originality
Trapper’s Lake Area, Colorado
Square One
It’s your new beginning, fresh start, clean slate, clear conscience, square one, jumping-off point, fork in the road, starting over, starting again, completing the circle, rounding the corner, over the hump, no holds barred, ground zero, benchmark, landmark, launch, spring-board, catalyst, incentive….
This is your day. This is your year. This is your victory. Go!
“Awakening”
Near Milliken, Colorado
Stages
“Every stage of life is the foundation for the next stage of life. Every stage of live must be fully-lived…Every stage of life is unique. At any age and stage of life there are obstacles and opportunities, trials and triumphs. Never allow the negative bring to you to sudden halt. Make the most of the positive opportunities and stay positive.”
― Lailah Gifty Akita
Flattops Wilderness
Colorado
Anticipation
None of us can know what the next change is going to be, what unexpected opportunity is just around the corner, waiting to alter the landscape of our lives, but the explorer-spirit within us coaxes us onward with anticipation!
Flattops, Colorado
Finding Fall
Finding Fall can have its challenges from year to year. One year you may have lots of rain and snow to contend with. Another year might be so dry that the leaves go from green to muddy brown. This little stand of trees really made my day, great color and texture.
Flattops, Colorado