Winter Fog On the Blue Ridge Parkway

On a cool, brisk Sunday afternoon the fog rose along the ridges of the Blue Ridge Mountains….

In 2012 I hope to explore in-depth various elements of video, video art, and video abstraction. There is a lot to process in the machinations of creativity, productivity and presentation. And it will certainly take a moment or two to master linking all the various social media outlets to accommodate the various video formats.

Some of the elements I will be working with are natural atmospheric landscapes, seascapes, and cityscapes. “Winter Fog On the Blue Ridge Parkway” was filmed while ascending from Asheville, NC to the higher elevations along the Blue Ridge Parkway. The mountains here are quite beautiful, even when shrouded in mist. Hope you enjoy the piece.

http://youtu.be/41mpSmc6-d8

Weekly Photo Challenge: Simple – A Walk With Nature

I love this challenge. I wanted to somehow continue the theme of my last few posts. They have been centered around self-reflection and nature as a background. As I thought about this post, it really dawned on me how simple life becomes when we take a walk in the woods. The beautiful serenity and calm that evokes reflection; a oneness with All That Is—and a simple joy.

The woods at Lake Greenwood

Two Bikes and A Tree (A Distant Discovery Remix)

I often wonder where the path of discovery will take me….

A tale of two bikes and a tree

before the day begins

it never seems to end

the winding road

the uneasy path

has left what we hold

so dear

so far behind

because the dream we find

is no longer here….

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Maurizio Cattelan: All
November 4, 2011–January 22, 2012
The Guggenheim Museum, NYC

 

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A Tree (A Moment Before You Go Remix)

Sometimes it’s a beautiful day sitting by a tree with your thoughts in hand…

At other times it’s moments before you go at an abandoned monorail station….

You and I have been here before

distant thoughts

keep me there

where you are….

Supported reflections by the band Trouble Books and the song Abandoned Monorail Stations.

http://youtu.be/eWhiqqkSmlc

The Complexity of Thought When Speaking

Standing in front of you, the words begin to form….

The ambiguity of discernment

Looking within the box of paradoxical ideas, I found only my thoughts….

But you listened

and heard….

Lake Greenwood and Shore

Another beautiful afternoon at the lake, on a brisk cool day….

Our day at the lake was very memorable

“I remember a hundred lovely lakes, and recall the fragrant breath of pine and fir and cedar and poplar trees. The trail has strung upon it, as upon a thread of silk, opalescent dawns and saffron sunsets.” – Hamlin Garland

“Let yourself be open and life will be easier. A spoon of salt in a glass of water makes the water undrinkable. A spoon of salt in a lake is almost unnoticed.” – The Buddha

Weekly Photo Challenge: Peaceful 03 – Slow Creek and Trees

A lovely hike of leisure along a creek in the low-country of South Carolina….

During my 2005 artist in residency with the South Carolina State Parks, I had some time to hike and reflect. An important source of inspiration was the beautiful landscape at Barnwell State Park. Here I discovered a trail that meandered by a slow-moving creek. Trees over-hanging, and the glimpse of sunlight flickering on the water made for an exciting contemplative view.

Finding peace in nature and solitude

Life offers some very rewarding peaceful moments….

Weekly Photo Challenge: Peaceful 02 – Mountain and Sky

Just a glimpse of a peaceful moment … fleeting … mountain and sky….

Through the shadows, mountain and sky

A photograph taken while hiking in the mountains of Tennessee….

Weekly Photo Challenge: Peaceful – Lake and Sky

Moments that give us peaceful reflections are all around us….

Giulas over at the blog The Eternal Solitude of the Restless Mind says this is a wonderful prompt for the beginning of the new year. And I agree wholeheartedly. As we move forward—working hard, playing hard, and living life to the fullest, it is important to slow down and find a peaceful moment. A time out is needed. So a visit to a beautiful lake on a lovely day, can be just the ticket. It will rejuvenate the mind and body.

Hope you enjoy my visit to the lake.

Lake and sky on a beautiful day

 It was a cold, brisk day but warm in statue….