Back to nature


Back to nature. I've always felt the pull to go outside when things get muddy in my head, to allow the natural world to teach me everything I need to learn. Like a big sister, the lake has always played this role in my life. She is always there with her deep lessons, teachings, and friendship over time. I've experienced some of the most wonder-filled days at the lake, clarity always greeting me when I see these three volcanoes early in the morning.


If you feel clouded, uncertain, or muddy in this season of life, I implore you to go out- go out to water, go out to sea, go out to the trees- pause, reflect, allow your heart to be touched. Perhaps some clarity will greet your life, perhaps some answers will come knocking, perhaps some space will be created for you to take a deep breathe. You got this.


My favorite shot of the entire day is above accompanied by some snaps of the reality of the situation.


Figure in red dress floating artistically in dark water.
Serene lake scene with volcanic mountain peak rising from the water.
Woman swimming in crystal clear water with mountain backdrop at sunset by rocky shore.
Aerial view of swimmer in red dress floating in dark emerald waters.
Person in teal outfit poses against stone wall in mysterious underground pool setting.
Swimmer gliding through dark waters with misty mountains in background.
Silhouette emerging from lake water against mountainous backdrop.
Black and white photo of swimmer in dark swimsuit posed against mountain lake backdrop.
Person swimming in deep blue waters with volcanic mountains on the horizon.
Silhouette of person splashing in lake waters against mountainous landscape.
Distant view of swimmer in mountain lake with two peaks in background.
Figure in swimwear poses on rocky shore with majestic volcano silhouette in background.
Person relaxing in shallow waters with volcanic mountain vista in background.
Artistic water dance captured in dark, moody lighting.