Opal Reflections
Perspectives through Prose, Poetry and Photography
Tag: Mohonk Mountain House
Weekly Photo Challenge: Threshold
The trail leading to the cliffside path that rims glacier lake in the heart of the Mohonk Preserve beckons in a tantalizing, yet ominous, way. The signpost stands as a beacon, warning of the danger (and promise) that lay in store. I know that… Continue Reading “Weekly Photo Challenge: Threshold”
Weekly Photo Challenge: Horizon
Standing on the brink, Face turned heavenward, Momentary musings launch my spirit towards distant, mystical, mountain mists, leaving Fall’s ephemeral foreground behind. Suddenly, sensing a glimmer, A hint of hope piercing through the otherwise luster-less, limitless sky; Suddenly, clouds clearing, I understand Salvation
Beasties ‘Tween The Slats
Picnic benches ‘Fall’ dormant, Tiny termite beasties nestle warm, ‘Tween redwood slats. Munching mulch aplenty, Awaiting, anticipating Wicked over-wintering. Unseen by humans far below, Cleaving ‘neath thermal wraps, ‘Round lakeside fire-pits. Your Trifextra challenge is to write 33 words on a beast in an… Continue Reading “Beasties ‘Tween The Slats”
Moonlit Darkness
The nights are getting longer and darker. In a few weeks we will be resetting the clocks to “Fall Back”, confirming that the run up to Thanksgiving will have begun. These nights do seem to be darker than summer nights; even when crystal clear… Continue Reading “Moonlit Darkness”
Curriculum Vitae
Curriculum Vitae ✒✒✒✒✒ A life in brief; White paper, black ink Highlights, degrees, awards and stats; Job descriptions, lauds and facts. A single page, a bulleted sheaf A static pencil sketch, barely Scratching the surface of the finished canvas masterpiece. Between the lines of… Continue Reading “Curriculum Vitae”
Weekly Photo Challenge: Renewal
I pulled this gallery together with photographs that engender a spirit of hope, renewal and new beginnings. La Fete de Muguet (more commonly known as May Day) in Paris, brings with it an abundance of Lilies of the Valley(Muguets) sprigs, flower-pots and bouquets. Whether… Continue Reading “Weekly Photo Challenge: Renewal”
Weekly Photo Challenge: Silhouette-Archway View of Glacier Lake
Glacier Lake, as viewed through the dramatic silhouette of Mohonk Mountain House stone archway. This photo was not edited. Yet the spectacular scene is perfectly framed and presents an ideal vantage point from which to soak up this unique vista. Postaday. “postaday″ tag.
Lighthouse in the Mist, Cape May, NJ
Bandit
Festive View from the Pub, Peddler’s Village – Lahaska, PA.
Home Sweet Home
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