From The Darkness Below

Photo ©2025 by Darren Milam Wednesday, December 10, 2025 During a recent stroll through the nearby woods, I caught a glimpse of these maple leaves, (growing on a Vine Maple tree). As you can see, the sunlight is penetrating the thin green leaves, almost highlighting...

Lincoln’s Sparrow III

Photo ©2025 by Robert Howson Tuesday, December 9, 2025 As a child, intent on darkening in those squares next to the bird’s name on my checklist, I felt frustrated. Frustrated that I was unable to find a Lincoln’s Sparrow, even though it was supposed to reside in the...

The Color of Snow

Photo ©2005 and Commentary ©2025 by Chuck Davis Monday, December 8, 2025 For the past 18 years, I have led snowshoe walks for the US Forest Service. The photography snowshoe walk is one that I really enjoy. I ask each of the photography-walk participants, “What color...

Better Together

Photo and Commentary ©2025 by Maylan Schurch Sabbath and Sunday, December 6 and 7, 2025 This past Tuesday I was heading back to my car in a large parking lot beside a busy intersection. I glanced up and saw what I believe are power poles. There were six wires attached...

Convoy!

Photo and Commentary ©2025 by Maylan Schurch Friday, December 5, 2025 Thursday of this week, mid-morning, I was on my way up I-405 to church to meet with someone I’m giving Bible studies to. I had just passed the on-ramp which fed cars arriving from I-90, when I was...