Christmas card

Fortunately, it didn't go out as late as this post:

Hope everyone had a great Christmas. I'm still trying to get back in the swing of things.

Catching up

After a great trip to Long Pool, I made a trip to Cedar Falls at nearby Petit Jean State park. It's a beautiful mountain that I've made regular motorcycle trips to (great roads!), but I've not explored the park like I should have.

I made the hike down to the falls early on a Sunday morning and spent some time reflecting on the beauty of the area. It really amazes me how blessed we are at all the natural beauty in this state, and how much we take it for granted.

Some of my images:

Stopped at the overlook near the Petit Jean grave site just to take in the sunrise overlooking Ada Valley and the Arkansas River. Got some nice golden rays, but would have liked something a little stronger. Maybe a model standing on the rock for a reference? Something to go back and explore.

The hike down to the falls was about a mile and a half, and was fairly rocky. Not as easy as I had expected, but definitely well worth the trip. Didn't break anything going up or down, but I did rip my pants on the way down. Hoped I wouldn't bump into anyone else down there, but of course, it was crawling with people. Had to choose my shooting position very carefully, lest I show a little too much!

















Overall, it was a great day. Spent a couple of hours wandering around enjoying the view. I'll definitely be returning for more.