Drought

Walking through the park a couple of weeks ago I found myself wishing for green, lamenting the fact that everything was so very dry; I was longing for beautiful, lush scenery.  Northern California has been setting records this year for lack of rainfall and I was falling into the cycle of thinking green equals beautiful and nothing else would do.  Once I turned my camera on, however, and looked through the viewfinder I was reminded there is beauty in everything, we've only just look, and see.  Yes I'm still yearning for the life giving rain and the rebirth of the land, but upon exploring more that day I was able to see the beauty in the absolute starkness that this drought has brought.  The sharp angles and dark shadows showing in vivid detail how thirsty this area is.  I was also rewarded with glimpses of hope as I ventured further into the dryness.

Hidden Berry

Hidden beneath some large, dead brambles were some wild berry plants still striving and growing complete with new leaves.  The magic of nature, showing the ultimate in perseverance, against the odds she refuses to give in.  A good lesson for us all. 

May you see the beauty around you and have an enchanted day.