Yesterday was such a busy day I had a hard time getting everything done. I was upstairs finishing up some things on the computer, working feverishly to bring completion to some projects that have been in limbo for some time.
Gradually the day started to end, the sun sinking behind the rim of the Uncompahgre (un-come-pah-gray — accent on the pah) Plateau lighting up the canyons that border Highway 50 –Escalante, Dominguez, and others. Thinking I had better get up and turn on a light I raised my eyes from the computer to see a stunning play of shadows and sun rays spilling across the yard and into the fields.
I grabbed my camera and headed toward the alcove window, allowing the sinking sun to send healing light to my eyes and my head.
As I sat there watching I saw Sammy-Sam hunting along the canal bank…what a good hunter he is. In January he turn 13 years old and still does his kitty duty. Last fall Sammy ate something that made him very, very ill. He must have eaten something that either was poisoned or very sick itself. Since that time Sammy has been a little on the fragile side.
As I watched two late straggler Canada Geese settled down on the old corn field to spend the night. They settled into a soft little spot in the dip in the ground fluffing up their feathers for a night of rest.
The earth, the sky and the things that live all around us are amazing, really. It is up to us to stop…look…listen…to be aware. If we do these things then we become one with all, desiring to be good stewards of these wondrous gifts.
Your friend,
Linda
Life on a Colorado Farm 
Great photos! Must have been amazing to see that light in person.
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What wonderful view.. you are right , God gave us these creatures to take care of during our time on earth and I reckon that when we reach the Pearly Gates St Peter will ask us to account for our time here and how it was spent…so carry on doing what you are doing..you are on the right track
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the streaks of sunlight across the field are awesome! so pretty!
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I love that light!
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There is something to be said about the mental health provided to us by stopping to enjoy our beautiful surroundings. Lovely pictures.
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Thank you for sharing your beautiful world and thoughts with us.
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“The earth, the sky and the things that live all around us are amazing, really. It is up to us to stop…look…listen…to be aware.”
You are right, Linda.
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Oh Linda, all your thoughts and sentiments and instincts in this post are so beautiful and right!
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Oh how superb.. a wondrous display and you are right.. it does fill you with wonder.. we are so lucky.. beautiful shots.. c
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I’m glad you were able to grab your camera and get those pictures of the shadows and light across your yard. The photos are beautiful.
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Great pics! Right place at the right time. 🙂
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Good work capturing those images. If you had to describe them to someone else they would either not believe you, or not grasp how vivid and clean the colours and stripes of shadow were. A good end to a productive day, by the sound of it.
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The sunlight and shadows are beautiful!
Love the kitty, once a hunter, always a hunter. 🙂
Love the geese. They are pairing up here along the creek. And we have about 75 swans too! So cool to see them. Hope they stick around and have babies again.
Cheri
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So beautiful! Nature in all its glory. Thank you.
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Thanks, Linda, for taking time on your busy farm days to stop and capture these views.
Here’s hoping for a mild Spring, a perfect Summer — and enough snowpack on those mountains to last the year.
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What beautiful golden light and looooonnnngggg shadows the sun casts. How fortunate you looked up and saw it.
Poor kitty 😦 I always worry when they “picnic” out – you never know what they will eat. And there are nasty people who deliberately set out poisoned meat (may they rot in hell!) I hope he has many more hunting days ahead of him.
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Lovely – those shadows are immensely long!
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It is good to have a beautiful view of nature from your office window.
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What beauty. I can feel your breathing it in.
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