Beauty is nature's formations, cycles, textures and colors. Beauty is found in the wrapping of a vine up a tree trunk, the distant sound of a stream, and the soft, cool morning fog.
Photographer Takeshi Shikama does an outstanding job of capturing the beauty of nature. His photographs give off a sense of peace and silence found in nature. The photograph above particularly stood out for the curves of the trees, as well as the soft light coming through the fog.
Spending time in nature has been such an important part of my life. I think back to a bike ride in Forest Park. It was after a rain storm and the clouds were clearing. As I rode down the trial I noticed large pools of rain water among the dense, green forest. Once I reached the bottom of the trial I just stood still for a couple minutes. The sounds of the creek, birds and leaves as well as the fresh air left me with an overwhelming peace. It is moments like these that leave me with a desire to preserve even just a fraction of the beauty experienced.
