This is the view of my cabin and the scorched hillsides beyond. To really appreciate it you will have to click on the image again to see it full-size.
Even though my home was untouched by the fire, the ground cover in the yard and along the fence line was badly burned and had to be cleared before I could return home to stay. Worse, the hot air and gasses dehydrated all the leaves on the trees and plants that the fire didn’t touch. Some of them are still iffy as to whether they can survive the shock, but a surprising number are showing beautiful, bright green leaves sprouting from trunks and branches.
Mother NATURE is quite amazing: recovery happens vrry quickly. Thanks for such brilliant illustrated note. I should take your classes to learn how to d this stuff. Best to you. And will keep good thought. You need me to come to help? I went to art auction on the day you did the clean-up party.
But I can come out another time if you wish/need. Of course, I will bring a cmera to document for my own files.
Best.
Thurman
The canyon is still off limits to nonresidents, but I can “guest” people in at need. And you would definitely want to bring your camera! There is one spot I keep meaning to shoot where there is a swing set in the midst of asmall, burned out valley off the side of the road. In the right light it would be striking.
~B~