A few more pictures from my recent walk with Bob at the bird sanctuary. So much has been happening in every day! It is calming to look at photographs of fog, because fog is simplifying. It emphasizes the scheme of things.
Here, in the park, just a short distance away from the hectic Drive and the stressful busy-ness of Lakeview East, our essential situation in relation to nature can be recalled. Our position at the verge of great immensities dwarfs our figures. We are here along the lake, persisting, little different than the silent trees that do their best, enjoying the beauty, enduring the violence, striving to flourish.
We put out feelers, just like this tree.
Bob and I drove south after leaving the park. On the Drive, we went by the Lincoln Park lagoon. Fog shrouded the zoo, creating a muted pictorial masterpiece. The still water shimmered, reflecting the fog. Two willows hovered, companionably.
Too little has been written of the social life of trees.
harley says
Those are nice pictures. Once in a while I walk along the lakefront by the bird sanctuary and find it very peaceful as well. It is in oasis surrounded by busy and loud city life………………The good ol’ lagoon. Many, many times I have passed it on my way to and from work. I like it best during the summer when there can be copious fishermen hoping to catch a nice fat coho salmon.
Celia says
Thank goodness for our ponds and parks; they help keep me sane. Being near the water is so calming–its immensity brings a kind of relief, a liberation, that is good to feel.
George Weaver says
Beautiful, peaceful scenes. I love these.
Celia says
Thanks, George. It’s the ‘other’ Chicago.