Weekly Photo Challenge: On the Way
Two weeks ago I had a great experience “On the Way.” As I was leaving Yellowstone and beginning my journey back home to San Diego. I was driving through the Grand Teton National Park in the evening before a planned stopover in Jackson, Wyoming. I saw a couple of gravel/dirt roads that looked like they needed exploring so I took some time out from my transit to see if I could find some wildlife. At my first stop, I found some Marmots that I posted a photo of earlier this week. On a second dirt road, I went into the woods as far as I could before running into a large “pond” in the middle of the road. Not having a four wheel drive, I turned around and went back the way I came in. I wasn’t expecting to see anything as I had been on the road only 5 minutes before. As I came around a corner, I saw this nice surprise – A grizzly sow with cubs.
Nice surprise
They were also “on their way” so I didn’t have long with them but I did get a few quick shots. Here is a view of the cubs as they were leaving – I love that the one cub kept looking back to see what I was doing. This “on the way” interlude made both of our journeys very memorable!
Cub farewell glance
Yellow Bellied Marmot(s)
On my way back from Yellowstone I stopped along a dirt road in the Grand Teton National Park to look for bears. Didn’t immediately find any but I found a large colony of Marmots enjoying the gray day. This one was posing for me on a downed tree and there is another that you can see hiding behind the stump. Funny, shy animals that are always a pleasure to find and observe.
Marmot lookout
Weekly Photo Challenge: Broken – Bhaktapur, Nepal
When I saw the subject of this week’s challenge all I could think about was the continuing sorrow for the disaster in Nepal. I chose this photo as it shows happier days in the ancient capital area known as Bhaktapur in Katmandu. This area was almost totally destroyed by the earthquake(s). While we were there in 2013, we also discussed the political situation in the country which was struggling to come up with a new constitution and government structure. That situation can only exacerbate the dire need in this devastated country. The city and much of this country are tragically “Broken” and in need of whatever the rest of the world can provide. I stopped short of including a link to relief organizations but I hope that you might consider giving to one of your choice.
Bhaktapur in better times…
I also wanted to include a more human photo to put a face on those in need….
Where is she now?
Weekly Photo Challenge: Intricate
Once again I am late in responding to this week’s challenge: “Intricate.” You have all seen photos of the iconic opera house in Sydney, Australia. It is easily recognizable by its intersecting graceful arches. Have you ever wondered what it looks like on the inside? This is a photo from the lobby of one of the several performance venues within the complex. The architecture is just as incredible from the inside as it is on the exterior. The arches are all formed out of reinforced concrete but with many supports and stringers providing the structure. All of those supports create straight lines which intersect with the arches at a multitude of different angles. The complexity yet beauty of this structure amazed me and I hope you find it interesting also. Have a great weekend!
Lines of an Iconic Beauty
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