Merced River in Yosemite Park

This portion of the Merced River in Yosemite National Park was enjoyed by three of my kids and me one beautiful afternoon. 

Spring run

What caught my eye about this creek crossing, was the tree that overhangs it.

Spring brings full rivers and other tributaries; as well as beautiful colors to enjoy! 

Life-giving waters

Spring provides full creeks, and fresh green growth - as these running waters portray.

Be sure and take time to find places to leave your cares behind; and enjoy God's beauty in nature..

Beside Mill Creek

Friday afternoon, and heading back to the office, I stopped for a short break beside a beautiful country creek. Finding this little golden violet, I took a few photos; and this one had the glistening water in the background..

..made for nice contrast I thought.

Creek above Merwin Dam

While traveling the Lewis River Highway today, I stopped just above where the Merwin Dam is located in Cowlitz County.

This small creek which leads into the Lewis River had just the right lighting, while I put the shutter on a delay which softened the look of the water. 

Dawn at Riffe Lake

A morning walk discovers this scene on Riffe Lake, near the Cascade Mountain Range in Washington. 

Wading the waves

Occasionally you will find someone along the beach who, in their own carefree way, will be enjoying the ocean with little thought about anything else at the time..

Such was the case when this young lady took her turn 'wading the waves.'