"Live simple, love well, and take time
to smell the flowers along the way."
- Mark Twain
We weren't to our final destination quite yet...but we found
some little treasures.
The path was bordered by unplowed cornfields which made
perfect flower beds for colorful weeds.
I am certain the farmer didn't plan it, but it made us happy.
When all picture taking opportunities were exhausted, we
continued on our way.
With no sign to guide us, we followed what we hoped was the
path to what we were looking for.
We could tell we were going in the right direction when we
heard it...softly at first, then louder and louder. The louder the better, because a loud one
means it is a big one. (Although size
doesn't always matter. :)
Then we saw it...
The waterfall was gorgeous.
The spring rain created quite a water flow. We couldn't believe how big it was, and that we
have never visited it before being so close to home.
We admired its beauty and took a lot of photographs. It was an oops-we-skipped-lunch kind of day.
:)
Sometimes I look at other people's photographs and think,
"Oh, that is beautiful. If I could
go there I could create beautiful photographs too." In that moment, I
think I have to travel to a foreign country, or at the least leave my state, to
find beauty. This little waterfall
adventure reminded me to seek out beauty close to home, search the internet, plan
daytrips, put a little effort into it. Because
there is beauty at my doorstep (or very close)...I just have to open my eyes,
and mind, to see it.
Thank you so much for stopping by!
Have a beautiful day!
Michelle
Lovely images. Beauty is everywhere, right where we are - we just need to really see it!
ReplyDeleteFinding beauty close to home ... so true, Michelle !
ReplyDeleteWe really enjoyed some daytrips last year :-)
Wonderful photos ... you've captured that waterfall so beautifully !
Have a great weekend,
Sylvia
You're right, Michelle, there is so much beauty right around the corner of our homes, and you found it here with these stunning pink flowers and gorgeous waterfall. Waterfalls are always so soothing and calming. Your pictures always fill me with wonder, and the yellow flowers are truly lovely.
ReplyDeleteHappy Mother's Day, my dear.
~Sheri
I think we are so much more fulfilled if we can have just a little adventure every week. There is too much stress put into big trips. It is better to relax and enjoy the little things, beauty is everywhere. As I say this we are preparing to leave for Boston, so big trip, we will see how it compares to little trips.
ReplyDeleteYay for adventures close to home!! (and to far off, distant locations too!!) I believe a famous person, not exactly sure who, said: Seek and ye shall find. ;)
ReplyDeleteGreat images, Michelle!! Beautiful colors and bokeh!! Thank you for sharing your musings. :)
Happy Mother's Day! Wishing you well. xo
Ah - beautiful! And as a bonus, you took your time and enjoyed the wildflowers along the way!
ReplyDeleteThese are exactly my thoughts, Michelle. Sure, there is so much wonderful and expressive and unusual to be seen and photographed abroad but there is also so much interesting right in front of our nose, just to see it. Thanks for this reminder.
ReplyDeleteI love the photos with the flowers, so beautiful.
Great job on capturing with slow shutter speed. Those make for some of the most beautiful photographs.
ReplyDelete~Chris
Wonderful capture of the waterfall...and it was a really nice size...I haven't found a great one lately but I do remember listening like you were to tell me how close we were getting...the yellow flowers in the top photo are drop dead gorgeous...another great day for you...I love how you are enjoying the spring season...
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