Power of Nature

I can't think of many things more humbling than watching a lightning storm roll through. I was able to get a few good photos, but there were many times when I wish my computer was processing the image I just took because the perfect shot was happening.

Little did I know that as I was ensconced in my viewfinder another storm was creeping up behind me. Rain started falling hard, and my run back to the house was as seizure inducing as a rave concert. I'm not sure what my tripod is made out of, but its fairly metallic...

Meadows

A few more pics from a beautiful hike.

Rivers!

Some very full rivers near Frisco.

Royal Mountain

A few pics from my recent hike up Royal Mountain in Frisco. 

View of Royal Mountain from the Cabin.

The path heading up.

Close to the top I found this pine tree sticking out of a craggy outcropping.
There was no shortage of pine trees on the hike, but something about this one
reminded me of the pines portrayed in Chinese art. It was common practice to
use Pine tree's growing in harsh conditions as a symbol for longevity and fortitude.
It was such a powerful symbol that many rulers would have had these all around
their palace.

View from the very top.

This turned out to be one of my favorite hikes I've been on recently. From the town you can see the top of Royal Mountain. But what you don't see is that to get there you have to climb a mountain that is even taller.

Musings of a Storm