Survival

On certain days, this is how I feel like, hanging at the edge of the cliff.

Yellowstone 

Fish Bone

The catch of the day was not this fallen tree trunk. It was a herd of Elk about 50 yards to the right of this tree. With my tiny digital camera, I was not able to feast on capturing images of those lovely animals. I settled for this "fish bone" in front of me. A good souvenir from this summer.

Madison River
Yellowstone 

Spectator

We are all spectators in life. The problem is, we can see other people's drama but not our own.

Old Faithful Geyser
Yellowstone National Park 

An Opening

Someone said that the eyes are the window to our soul. I forgot the details about it. This opening of a hot spring is probably a window to this earth where we live in. If we don't take good care, this earth will erupt, and the whole civilization will end. 

Fire

Fire is a double edged sword. It can warm us up in the middle of winter. It can also cause a massive destruction. But somehow if I change the way I look at things, after a destruction, there can still be simplicity, beauty and peace. Yellowstone is a good example. 

Thin Air

At 9,000 ft elevation, I was catching my breath while climbing a short hill. A glimpse of these dead trees reminded me about our limited lifespan. Another way to remind myself to be present and enjoy each moment.

Big Sky, Montana 

Adventure

"To Galaxy and beyond..." Life on earth is not too different from space travel. We are heading into the unknown. Both exciting and scary. 

Speed

Speed and blur, that is a good description of our modern day life.

Cliff's Amusemant Park
Albuquerque, NM 

Solitude

I enjoy this morning hours by myself, just like this old and burned tree trunk in the middle of the hot spring. A sign of aging? Maybe. At middle age, I savor it.

Mammoth Hot Spring, Yellowstone 

Anger

I noticed recently that my angry thoughts have been pouring out like this tons of falling water. It can be destructive. I am watching it and releasing it.

Yellowstone, Upper Falls 

Root

They said that the pines in Yellowstone are special. Their roots grow wide and not deep. Therefore, they can survive the hard lava soil in this area.

Sometimes I wonder why certain people can survive certain job or lifestyle. I guess that is because we are all different. We have certain characteristics that fit certain situation...

Yellowstone National Park

Alone

Sometimes life can really be lonely. It feels like we are surrounded by rocks. But if we frame it from a different perspective, it can be beautiful.

Lake Levinsky
Big Sky, MT

The Rock

On our way to Big Sky, Montana, we could not help but stop and admire this beautiful and winding river. This is a rock in the middle of the river. Firm. Strong. Resisting the push of the water flow. It could represent anyone of us, struggling to stand still in this chaotic world!

Gallatin River
Montana

Carved

This valley/canyon was carved by the flow of a hot lava from the volcanic eruption.

Today, it is a master piece.



Cliff near Tower Falls
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

Lone Mountain, Big Sky, Montana

It took a tree high ski lift ride to come to this view. I was a bit scared on that suspended lift. But it is worth it.

They say "Life is an adventure". I agree.