"Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life last."

----Rachel Carson

 

 

Rhododendron: April Rose

May, 2006

 

 

"Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you....while cares will drop off like autumn leaves......"

----John Muir

 

 

 

Rhododendron: Blue Ridge after a rain shower

May, 2006

 

 

"The smell of rain is rich with life."
     - Estela Portillo Trambley

 

 

A wild Primrose

August, 2003

 

 

Photographers note: "The primrose was photographed on the Middle Fork of the Popo Agie River in the Popo Agie Wilderness west of Lander, Wyoming-southern end of the Wind River Range."