# chasing Nature’s shadows and light - Link: https://mywalkabout.net/chasing-natures-shadows-and-light/ - Published: 2014-12-07T21:22:00-07:00 - Author: My Walkabout On morning’s first light, I rise from the confines of a warm sleeping bag and unzip the tent door. Today I will be chasing the changing light and shadows of an Autumn day in Yellowstone. [[ I hike a frosty trail to the summit overlooking Yellowstone lake. The steam escaping the volcanic fury deep beneath the earth creates a surreal scene. The mind escapes to mighty trolls standing guard to the underworld, their heavy breathing the cause for the hot air rising into the sky. [[ Canyon walls split open by Thor’s hammer let me stand on the precipice. One misstep is certain death, I hang on between the edge of this world and the next. [[ Taking such chances stirs a ravenous appetite within. The wide, open plains with buffalo grazing and wolves overlooking from the distant ridge suits me fine for a quick meal to rebuild sustenance. I make quick work of the morsels though, as the smell of food can bring unwelcome visitors too close for comfort. [[ Fishing Bridge is empty today, except for me and the schools of spawning fish below. Crystalline waters showcase just another of Nature’s marvels. I sit and listen to the occasional splash of trout in the shallows. [[ Afternoon has quickly past as the sun sinks closer the the lip of the earth. I find deep blue pools holding scalding water. The steam that is escaping temporarily blinds those that are near. The light breeze eventually brings clarity to both body and mind. [[ The Teton’s are glowing in brilliant sunset colors and the sun goes to bed behind these wondrous peaks. I find small rivers and still lakes to observe this daily ritual. [[ I do find, as I think most humans do, that regardless of how many times the sun may rise and set, that each and every time creates a simple stirring within us. [[ A reaffirmation that life goes on, the world continues to turn, and that we all will rise with the sun, at least as long as we are able. ### Share this: * [ Email ](https://mywalkabout.net/chasing-natures-shadows-and-light/?subject=%5BShared%20Post%5D%20chasing%20Nature%27s%20shadows%20and%20light&body=https%3A%2F%2Fmywalkabout.net%2Fchasing-natures-shadows-and-light%2F&share=email) * [Post](https://x.com/share) * [Share on Tumblr](https://www.tumblr.com/share) * [ WhatsApp ](https://mywalkabout.net/chasing-natures-shadows-and-light/?share=jetpack-whatsapp) * [ Nextdoor ](https://mywalkabout.net/chasing-natures-shadows-and-light/?share=nextdoor) * [ Threads ](https://mywalkabout.net/chasing-natures-shadows-and-light/?share=threads) * [[ * [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) * [ Reddit ](https://mywalkabout.net/chasing-natures-shadows-and-light/?share=reddit) ### Like this: Like Loading…