My two favorite men. So glad you both had this time together. When I asked Ethan how it went, he lit up and said it was great. Good job, Daddy! Love you.
Caught me and pulled me in the magic you so articulate and capture in pictures. Almost didn't need pictures but maybe its because I have taken my son to graveyard fields picking blueberries, hiking to the falls and playing in that freezing water.
One year, I took my son on a homeschool field trip to black balsam knob to search for the monarch and hawk migration. We had a blast. Didn't see the butterflies or Hawks. But it was beautiful up there as always.
Later that day at home, I watched streams of monarchs flutter down my road stopping at my butterfly bush to get a fun drink on their route. I sat and counted them.
And then up in the sky above my yard the Hawks came circling and catching thermal vents. I laughed at the irony of the hunt without luck and then reward by being in my own place.
What a great adventure with your son Erik. The thing about fog is that it makes you look at the things right beside you so much more carefully. Beautiful images of the vegetation and intimate landscapes.
I do enjoy these atmospheric conditions. I had trouble isolating features or trees in the fog, though. The shrubbery off trail was so dense it limited where I could go. Still turned out well, I think, and I got a few more views the next day. Thanks James!
So fun to hear this adventure and see the photos that verify your words! I can hear the love you have for your son in your words and your excitement to share your passions with him. May these memories be ones that hold you two together as he steps out to build his own life.
Hey, sorry for the delayed reply. I’m on another backpacking trip and just got to cell service. Thank you Molly, that’s much appreciated! Looking forward to writing about this current trip soon!
Sometimes in the mist, you can see most clearly. Beautiful photography and writing as usual.
Such an unconventional truth, isn’t it? Thank you Holly!
Beautiful melding of past and present and memory and magic. Awesome stuff!
Thanks Lou, I appreciate it!!
My two favorite men. So glad you both had this time together. When I asked Ethan how it went, he lit up and said it was great. Good job, Daddy! Love you.
Love you too! Next time it’s your turn to come with us!
Caught me and pulled me in the magic you so articulate and capture in pictures. Almost didn't need pictures but maybe its because I have taken my son to graveyard fields picking blueberries, hiking to the falls and playing in that freezing water.
I had a feeling you’d understand the magic of that place! It’s wonderful to hear about the next generation tuning into it as well. Thanks Jess!
One year, I took my son on a homeschool field trip to black balsam knob to search for the monarch and hawk migration. We had a blast. Didn't see the butterflies or Hawks. But it was beautiful up there as always.
Later that day at home, I watched streams of monarchs flutter down my road stopping at my butterfly bush to get a fun drink on their route. I sat and counted them.
And then up in the sky above my yard the Hawks came circling and catching thermal vents. I laughed at the irony of the hunt without luck and then reward by being in my own place.
There is a parable there, somewhere, I'm sure.
Hilarious, but now I can’t stop picturing flocks of butterflies on Balsam! That would be amazing!!!
A beautiful area I’ve traveled repeatedly, and your words and photos do it justice.
Thank you KP!
What a great adventure with your son Erik. The thing about fog is that it makes you look at the things right beside you so much more carefully. Beautiful images of the vegetation and intimate landscapes.
I do enjoy these atmospheric conditions. I had trouble isolating features or trees in the fog, though. The shrubbery off trail was so dense it limited where I could go. Still turned out well, I think, and I got a few more views the next day. Thanks James!
So fun to hear this adventure and see the photos that verify your words! I can hear the love you have for your son in your words and your excitement to share your passions with him. May these memories be ones that hold you two together as he steps out to build his own life.
Thanks Shannon! This trip meant so much to me. I do hope Ethan keeps up the interest and we can do more. I’m sure he felt at least some of the magic!
How wonderful you were able to spend this time with your son 😊
Favorite photo this go-round...the spider web. Dewey webs always remind me of that old storybook, Charlotte's Web. Remember that one?
Oh I definitely remember Charlotte’s Web! There were plenty of dewy webs to choose from, but this one turned out pretty good!
That was really lovely.
Thank you Hanz!
Beautiful! Reading this made me feel as if I were right there! I could almost smell the rain and feel the mist on my face!
Hey, sorry for the delayed reply. I’m on another backpacking trip and just got to cell service. Thank you Molly, that’s much appreciated! Looking forward to writing about this current trip soon!
Great read! Thanks for sharing so many pictures too.
I’m glad to hear that you liked it! Thank you!