by susan preston | Aug 8, 2020 | Birds, Bosque del Apache, Photo of the Day, San Luis Valley, Sandhill Cranes
Look for the Patterns I love how this flock of sandhill cranes reminds me of notes in musical score, like a feathered arpeggio! Life is filled with repeating patterns, cadence, and rhythm… “Rhythm. Life is full of it; words should have it, too. But you have to...
by susan preston | Feb 17, 2020 | Landscape, Musings, Photo of the Day, San Luis Valley
Sand Dunes with Melting Snow “If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn’t need to lug around a camera.” – Lewis Hine It’s been almost a year since I photographed the sand dunes in the San Luis Valley. I’m very good at getting out there and...
by susan preston | Jun 1, 2019 | Birds, Photo of the Day, San Luis Valley, Sunrise + Sunset, Travel
The Precious Life You’ve Been Given Life is not supposed to overwhelm you at all times. Life isn’t meant to be merely survived—it’s meant to be lived. Seasons or instances will inevitably feel out of your control, but the moments when you feel like you’re...
by susan preston | Apr 15, 2019 | Landscape, Photo of the Day, San Luis Valley
Sheep Heaven Earth’s crammed with heaven… But only he who sees, takes off his shoes. – Elizabeth Barrett Browning I’m pretty sure the luckiest sheep on the planet reside in the San Luis Valley of southern Colorado. Lucky… just like me and you. ...
by susan preston | Apr 11, 2019 | Photo of the Day, San Luis Valley, Sunrise + Sunset
Frosty Belt of Venus The Belt of Venus – not to be confused with Anais Nin’s Delta of Venus – is a delicate, rosy band of light that appears on the opposing horizon just before sunrise and just after sunset. Named for the girdle worn by the goddess Venus (if you...