Gaia Shrine
Travelogue of Earth
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Fire on High
The sun splinters Billowing fire floats Igniting the clouds
Rose Frost
Even freezerburn in nature is beautiful.
Autumn Fruits
Mushrooms and leaves conjure up so many fond childhood memories of forest hikes, pumpkin patches and sweet Autumn air. I cherish every opportunity I have to enjoy these simple pleasures.
Technicolor Brillance
How often do you see this psychedelic display in nature? Wow is really all I can say!
Rose Bloom
The fragrance is as potent as the pigment. Alas, online Smellovision is still at least a few years away.
Passion Flower
Sometimes I forget that exotic and profound lies in my own backyard.
Dandelion
This photo accidentally got posted upside-down, which inspired an interesting thought. Anyone who’s ever “puffed” a dandelion knows how delicate and fragile they are. However they are also firmly attached to the ground through their roots. In fact they are more firmly attached to the Earth than we humans are. As the orientation of this photo reminds us, without gravity we would float away (up/down/sideways depending on your orientation). While their seeds are barely attached to the Earth, the Dandelion has strong attached roots.
Garden of the Gods
Expecting some challenging hiking options while here I was a little disappointed, but realized that I just needed to change my expectations of this place. In this regard it is accurately named a “garden”. The majestic rocky outcrops and joy I observed others of all backgrounds and abilities having more than made up for my skewed personal expectations. “Garden of the Gods” is quite aptly named.
Musk Thistle
Prettiness is not mutually exclusive of prickliness.
Pine Forest
A Little Thought Experiment…
- Looking at the photo, blur your eyes and visualize hair follicles atop your head.
- Imagine little pests running around damaging your hair and scalp.
- Imagine treating your head with heat and chemicals to rid your head of the pests.
- Realize that right now on Earth those pests are humans.
- Realize that Earth can and will rid itself of pests.
- Stop being part of the problem
- Become part of the solution
- Reach your potential
- Find enlightenment
- Unite with God (circle back to ‘1’ at a higher fractal level)
Rosemary Bloom
The desert is full of life and sweetness and treats. It becomes clear when contrast against the dry dirt and intense sky. The status of Arcosanti and its fruits as an oasis of life in the Arizona desert extends to its place in the world as a beacon of hope for a brighter future for all of humanity.
Spring Stream
Everything - as it stands, as it moves - is flow.
Canyon View
In a region once inhabited by various Native American tribes, this cave was surely explored/used by someone at some point. How did they make use of it? For shade, rest, or shelter? To scout and survey? To enjoy the view as we are doing here?
Globemallow
Such a subtle hue glows brilliantly in the desert.
Pueblo Sunset
Waikoloa Petroglyphs
Waipo Valley Descent
Waipo Valley Ascent
Hibiscus With a View
Chichen Itza Pyramid
I experienced the Chichen Itza complex on a group tour, where we learned about insights of its past based on archaeological discoveries and theories. The presence felt much more profound than the straightforward stories of kingdoms and religion and sacrifice. I often wonder how much we really know about these ancient civilizations.. how much of our “knowledge” is just projection of our current culture, beliefs, values, and understandings of how the universe works? This place is definitely worth a visit to spark the questioning and reverence.
Cenote X toloc
This gem is located near the Mayan complex of Chichén Itzá. It is a beautiful and refreshing way to spend an afternoon after a long hot stroll at Chichén Itzá!
Rothenburg Architecture
This building in the well-preserved medieval-era German town of Rothenburg displays such elegant design and sophistication that brings so much vibrancy to a city.. Walking through this time capsule of architecture was a truly magical (physical and otherwise) trip.
Rothenburg Rooftops
Schloss Neuschwanstein
It is easy to see how this modern castle in the Bavarian countryside inspired Walt Disney’s Cinderella Castle. This view from the canyon bridge is probably one of the easiest and most commonly-seen views of the castle, but is probably one of the best as it shows off its grandeur and relation to the surrounding environment.
