Steel Creek
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the grace of water
shaping limestone bluffs in time
steel creek river show
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The Steel Creek bluffs on the Buffalo River are some of my favorite rock formations. Their majesty tugs at my heart and calls me back to visit time after time, just like how they were formed, one patient moment after another. May you find those special places that nurture your soul.
Blessings, Brad
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looks like a great place, Brad
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It is Mitza. 🙂
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A place I would enjoy painting. – wonderful photographs. Janet 🙂
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That sounds lovely Janet. Do you ever paint strictly from photos?
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I prefer to paint from life, but occasionally do use photographs as – what I call a ‘jumping off point’ In other words not to be copied – but used for reference. Enjoy your day and Easter – Janet 🙂
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Thanks for clarifying. 🙂
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Lovely words and photos, Brad. I can see why you keep going back. It reminds me of a passage in one of my unfinished draft novels… One day I hope to go back to that. Hugs.
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Thanks Teagan. That sounds fun and creative to think of your stories as special places to visit.
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Amazing formations! Beautiful at the same time somewhat lonely…They must be very old! Seems like you enjoyed the trip Brad 🙂 Have a good rest of the week…VK
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Thanks VK. Yes they’re very old and soothing for me.
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Impossible beauty !
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Thanks. I’m glad you enjoyed it too!
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Beautiful haiku and photo, Brad. I love old cliffs and the fascinating geology. It looks like a great spot. 🙂
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Thanks Diana. It’s a treasured spot that I happy to visit after a long absence. 🙂
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Looks like a wonderful area to explore, beautiful Brad! 🙂
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It is Julie. The Buffalo River is America’s first national river too. 🙂
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Love those rock formations, reminds me of the limestone valleys in the Derbyshire Peak district.. If you Google ‘Limestone valley Derbyshire’ in Images, you will see why.. 🙂 ❤ Hugs x
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Yes, I can see these bluffs remind you of those in the Derbyshire Peak area. Another nice connection. 🙂
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That definitely looks like a place to nurture ones soul…excellent, sir!!
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Thanks Kirt. Yes, it works for me.
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Thank you! Beautiful. Forests and mountains do this for me . . .
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You’re most welcome Kay. I’m glad you have places that feed your soul. The mountains near Boulder fed me too when I lived there.
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Water is always where I am pulled, raised on a river its in my soul and it pulls my inner childhood geologist curiosities . Love this, beautiful absolutely beautiful
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Thank you Kerri. I love your inner geologist phrase! and can relate to enjoying the many fascinating details in nature, and yes, water is a big draw for me too. I’m glad you have those special places and feelings.
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Arizona and UTAH is my favorite so far, the canyons and rivers are magical,, rocks galore..I just went on a 40 day off the grid adventure w mt kitten lol and we came back w a huge box of rocks and rocks in every nook and cranny in my car ..all heart shaped..Beautiful and so fun.
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That sounds like a grand adventure Kerri! I’ve traveled parts of Utah, but not the southern part with the wonderful parks and formations. I was just hiking with a friend today who talked about how she collects rocks from everywhere!
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I can see why you love this place so much. I’m glad it makes you happy! 🙂
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Thanks JoAnna. I’m glad you could share in the beauty. Happy Easter.
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great pics and poem!
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Thanks Neha!
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The wonder of time, contact.
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Agreed. Nice to see you here Diana. 🙂
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