Going into the woods, a field, anywhere, for that matter, where there are good opportunities for photography is, for me, akin to going into a beautiful cathedral. There is beauty and if I am still enough inside, there is a Presence. I spell Presence with a capital ‘P’ because it is something beyond comprehension and while elusive, present none the less, open to awareness at some level. I think this is one of the main reasons for loving photography. It brings me closer to the Presence. I’ll say no more about it now and simply ask you to go out yourself and be open to the Presence.
Here are some of the images I got today in the Presence.
It was a good day.
Spirit and Seeing 
So lovely! I hate to think about snow covering them all but I know you will find beauty and Presence there too.
With camera in hand being in nature…is being in Presence. It can be spiritual…..it is a feeling that I am glad I can experience….a deep part of my soul…..I understand what you feel, what you see, what you experience……Presence a closeness to God and Mother Nature….once again Barry thanks for sharing moments of beauty before winter arrives.
Good morning. I agree, nature is my cathedral whenever I want it. Capturing what I see there allows me to experience the feeling whenever I want to over the year, particularly when I want summer flowers in winter.