The spell of the land's lofty and intricate charm works on men like the beauty of women.

"The spell of the land's lofty and intricate charm works on men like the beauty of women. They love it past all reasonableness . . .

"It is as easy, I say, to believe that such a land could neglect men to their death, as for a man to believe that a lovely woman can be unkind . . .

 

"Shall the tender opal mist betray you? The airy depth of mountain blueness?"

Mary Austin

Photos: Frosted trees, Lory State Park, CO, January 13, 2015