Photo and Commentary ©2025 by Chuck Davis
Monday, October 13, 2025
Last week, I introduced an American Pika amongst the rocks on the shore of Lake Ilswoot. Today, we witness the beautiful turquoise waters of that lake. The waters found in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness are known for their crystal-like clarity. Occasionally we find a mountain lake that also displays stunning colors. The deep turquoise color of Lake Ilswoot is caused by glacier flour. Tiny particles of rock and minerals (clay/silt) remain suspended in the water. Sunlight, striking these particles, reflects the shorter blue and green wavelengths and this combination produces stunning colors.
God is the Master of color, and He gave us eyes capable of seeing various hues. After the flood, He gave us the rainbow. In the opening chapter of Isaiah He wants to discuss two specific color choices with us: “Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool (Isaiah 1:18 KJV).
God offers a color choice, red or white. Which color will you choose?