View from my window

View from my window, a photo by dawnela on Flickr.

When I am having a tough day at work, I can view the distant mountains through my office window, breathe deeply, and reset my perspective. Today the clouds were dramatic, and the light was constantly changing.

The Daily Detail - Day One

All too often, I find myself racing through life, too focused on the task at hand to appreciate the beauty around me, except in passing. In order to slow down, look around, and appreciate the abundance of life around me, I have decided to embark upon a little project I am calling the Daily Detail. The Daily Detail will be a photo of something that catches my eye during the day. Now I am much too much a slacker to get this done every day, but I want to do it as often as possible. Just as a reminder to myself how important it is to slow down and appreciate the life I have.

I pass the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Ogden, Utah everyday on my walk to work. The church was built 150 years ago, and despite being on a very busy road, there is always a feeling of peace surrounding the church and its gardens. The spring flowers are blooming, and pale spring green leaves are unfurling on the trees. Today, everything was kissed by the rain.

Sawtooth National Recreation Area

Here are some pictures from my trip to Sawtooth NRA, July 11-13, 2011.

East side of Galena Summit. I think this is Silver Creek?

Highway 75 over Galena Summit:

Cheeky golden-mantled ground squirrels at the scenic overlook near the summit:

At work:

My guess is wolves. The bone was still pink:

Some scenic shots:

Redfish Creek:

Little Redfish Lake:

Sunrise from Stanley, Idaho:

The Salmon River is just a wee thing at the top of the valley:

Looking upstream towards Salmon River headwaters. I want to go exploring!