Photo Trip to Silver Falls State Park

Up early, out the door for the two hour drive to Silver Falls State Park. We planned a 7:30 arrival only to learn the park didn't open until 8:00. This gave us some extra time to explore the camping area and the North entrance to the park. We chose to start our hike at the South Falls, grabbing up the camera gear, we headed out.

I've been to the park several times in different seasons, but never in winter when the trees are bare.  

We had a little fog and mist rising from the falls.... Magical!

The feel is definitely winter, stark and bare, with an abundance of water, creating some dynamic images of South Falls. 

Last shot of South Falls as we head down the trail to the Lower South Falls.

And down, down, down we went ...... You know what that means, we'll have to hike back up, up, up  and out!

Beautiful Lower South Falls where the trail leads you behind the falls and out the other side.  

Last look, before heading the mile back up to the main parking lot. We then headed out to capture the North Falls and Winter Falls.

North Falls captured from the view point.

We had to wait for a place to park, as there were so many visitors and a small parking lot. We headed  back down the trail to capture Winter Falls..... last image of the day. 

  

A beautiful sunny day to visit Silver Falls State Park and capture a few Images.

Until next time....

Explore ~ Capture ~ Create

Rebecca

In the Drivers Seat of My Own Life

Last week, I spent a memorable evening with Cheryl Strayed, the author of the book "Wild".  I guess you could say I'm a big fan, read the book (loved it). Saw the movie a gift for my birthday and now Cheryl live.  Enjoyed listening, as she told stories of her life, the writing of book and the making of the movie.

I think many of Cheryl's stories resinate with a lot of readers, I know it did for me.  One particular passage in the book especially hit home, when Bobbie is near death, she shares one of her life's regrets, and I quote "I have never been in the drivers seat of my own life".

Wow.... have I been in that seat?  How much? How little?  Sometimes life can put you on autopilot, going with the flow and then you wake up and wonder how did I get here.  Taking back the drivers seat, that is what the next 12 months is about.  A transition toward independence, gathering strength,  direction and commitment,  knowing what I want and taking steps every day toward that goal.
 

                                              Back in the drivers seat


Explore ~ Capture ~ Create

Until next week......

Rebecca

12 Month Countdown -

As we continue into the new year and plans begin to take shape and ideas implemented, It's exciting to be moving forward.

I created an online Gallery with Fine Art America a while back, but unfortunately I have been very neglectful and not very diligent at adding images to my gallery.  I'm setting  aside time each week to create and upload new art work.

On a more positive note, I'm proud to announce .......

Fine Art America is now offering beautiful art pillows in various sizes, along with prints, canvas's and greeting cards.

This week I'm Showing four of my images beautifully displayed as throw pillows.

Find my art work at Fine Art America

Explore - Create - Capture

Until next week......

Rebecca

Working on New Year's Resolutions

Having spent the week working on 2015's New Years resolutions, one being to revamp the Blog and the other to plan our count down year to independence, at which time we will have sold off, donated,  and given away all possessions we no longer need.  Casting aside any boat anchors that keep us tied and immobile, as well as gathering the tools to create our new lifestyle on the road.  The countdown begins as well as the preparation.......

The Blog has the beginings of a new look, a place to keep track of the changes and to keep myself on track, probably the most difficult task.

First assignment was to plan twelve mini photo trips one for each month and follow through.  January's outing is a trip to Silver Creek Falls State Park. We have hiked the park many times, but never in winter.   It will be a treat.

Slowly build a portfolio, adding images to Fine Art America and creating new images for stock.

We will keep ourselves busy this year with downsizing, creating images, road trips, hiking and biking.

Life is Grand.........

Rebecca