"Only by understanding where I live can I learn how to live." Scott Russell Sanders, Staying Put
"I live my life in growing orbits,
Which move out over the things of the world."
Ranier Maria Rilke, The Book of Hours
"Most of all nature is reflected in our capacity for wonder. Nasci. To be born." Richard Louv, Last Child in the Woods
"It is a grand long view. The river and valley, and then coves and blue ridges heaved up and ragged to the limits of eyesight." Charles Frazier, thirteen moons
"A conscientious journal keeper is really the natural historian of his own life." Verlyn Klinkenborg, The Rural Life
" You could build your own life on the observation of it." Charles Frazier, Cold Mountain
"...the view stretched on and on across rows of blue mountains, each paler than the last until the final ranks were indistinguishable from sky. It was as if all the world might be composed of nothing but valley and ridge." Charles Frazier, Cold Mountain
I like the way you captured the universe of a tree canopy in these images. They are two distinct moods. Beautiful.
Posted by: SandyCarlson | September 11, 2007 at 07:06 PM
Very interesting shots. I love the colors in the bottom photo. They both remind me of a Japanese block print--the top one like an old faded print. Nice pictures.
Posted by: Beth | September 11, 2007 at 07:31 PM
The contrast between the two are awesome. I so love black and white photographs. Have a great WW. :)
Posted by: Comedy Plus | September 11, 2007 at 07:33 PM
I like shots where the camera is actually pointing into the sun, creating this type of image, well done!
Ours is up as well, happy WW!!
Posted by: burntofferings | September 11, 2007 at 08:34 PM
Great shot!!!
Happy WW!!!
Posted by: Shana | September 11, 2007 at 08:40 PM
I like them both! :-)
Happy WW!
Mine is up at Tricotine
Posted by: Isabelle aka Tricotine | September 11, 2007 at 08:53 PM
I love black and white pics...amazing what a difference color makes:)
Posted by: Lori | September 11, 2007 at 09:11 PM
I love the contrast in that photo! Happy WW.
Posted by: And Miles To Go.... | September 11, 2007 at 09:14 PM
great framing and texture.... very well done!
Posted by: bluemountainmama | September 11, 2007 at 09:20 PM
Nice shots. I love the b&w!
Posted by: Stephanie | September 11, 2007 at 10:03 PM
How lovely. Peaceful.
Posted by: Alissa | September 11, 2007 at 10:08 PM
Great pics. Happy WW!
Posted by: Jessie | September 11, 2007 at 10:09 PM
Very wonderful pictures. One looks like black and white, the other, black and blue!
I love them both! wonderfully done!
Posted by: Katya | September 11, 2007 at 10:27 PM
Typically I am a big fan of B&W, but I have to admit, I really like the color one better. It is a great picture though!
Posted by: Carly B | September 11, 2007 at 11:34 PM
Beautiful shot!
Happy WW!!
Posted by: Lisa C | September 12, 2007 at 12:21 AM
Nice photos! Love the 2nd one:) Mine's up too!
Posted by: Yen | September 12, 2007 at 04:20 AM
Love the effect. Nice texture.
Posted by: zamejias [verb] | September 12, 2007 at 05:00 AM
Isn't nature so beautiful? Love the pictures.
Happy WW!
Posted by: Tonya @ Mama's Life | September 12, 2007 at 09:43 AM
Great shot--I like the starkness of the B&W.
Posted by: Glennia | September 12, 2007 at 09:47 AM
I love that picture.
Posted by: Mommy mommy | September 12, 2007 at 10:01 AM
Awesome!!
Posted by: so lost | September 12, 2007 at 06:02 PM