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

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Friday, February 7, 2014

In a drab, corporate-driven society, we are called to be bright spots of uniqueness, creativity and hope.


I love coming upon bright-colored lichens on a grey winter day. They remind me that each of us is meant not merely to absorb passively the drabness of a corporate-dominated society. Rather, we are called to be a bright spot of uniqueness, creativity and hope in this world.

Photo: Yellow lichen, Lory State Park, CO; January 31, 2014

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