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Steady Footing

Even footing among uneven ground

Looking carefully at the terrain before you, there are sections that provide even relief. Far less dangerous yet farther out and more strenuous to get there. Remote and exposed the farther out you go. Given in return is the time earned with the beauty experienced. More so it is often about what the experiences do from within. Ups and downs, seasons, and valleys of life, to love and love others well. 

Miles out into the wilderness I snapped this photo as a reminder of the time immersed in the wilderness. As a sort of visual reminder about the thoughts and experiences at the time to recall what was on the heart and mind. The opportunities to withdraw and explore in this kind of way is infrequent, so it is of utmost importance to capture this personal time as a reference to look back upon.

Front Country

While reaching for the Eastern approach to Mt. Lawlor, a view of Josephine Peak opened up before me. The wear and use of the land were apparent, but the character of this front country stood tall and true.

Gentle Canyon

The depths of this gentle canyon are blanketed with chaparral, granite and stone. Within the San Gabriel mountains the Winter gives way to Spring and what comes forth is bountiful and lush vegetation.