Welcome! I am a contemplative thinker and photographer from Colorado. In this blog, you'll discover photographs that I've taken on my hiking and backpacking trips, mostly in the American West. I've paired these with my favorite inspirational and philosophical quotes - literary passages that emphasize the innate spirituality of the natural world. I hope you enjoy them!

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In the Spirit of Wildness,

Stephen Hatch
Fort Collins, Colorado

P.S. There's a label index at the bottom of the blog.

Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Autumn Aspen leaves embody the joy of life!


"Joy is the holy fire that keeps our purpose warm and our intelligence aglow."

Helen Keller

This past weekend, I hiked the Oh-Be-Joyful Pass Trail near Crested Butte.


What can be more joy-inducing than autumn colors, except, perhaps, for the fact that they are a reflection of one's own inner beauty?




Even the Subalpine Firs and Engelmann Spruces celebrate the joy of life when they catch Aspen leaves and display them like Christmas tree ornaments.



 Photos: Scenes along the Oh-Be-Joyful Trail; near Crested Butte CO; September 26, 2014
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