Contrasts!
The first weekend of this month saw Jeannie and me in Chicago. Then back home in Merlin, earlier this week, half-an-inch of rain fell to break a long spell of dry weather. I went out last Thursday morning to capture some sights of the first misty morning of Autumn. The contrast between our rural home and Chicago was dramatic; to say the least! Enjoy!
(P.S. I sensed there was no need to describe each photograph in terms of which one was taken in Merlin or in Chicago!)
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You all have a good week!
Learning from Dogs 
I love the pics of Merlin! That mountain view makes me very envious. Great photos.
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Yes, that’s Mt. Sexton with a peak of a little over 3,800 feet. We see it to the Northeast from our house. Probably about 3 miles distance line of sight. It does offer spectacular views nearly every day; frequently every hour!
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I miss living near the mountains. They were my view in AZ & NM. Your view is great.
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Wonderful photos all Paul. You must have a good camera. Maybe you are just a good photographer. Or both…😊
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Marg, the former! A few months back I treated myself to a Nikon D750. Incredible camera albeit very sophisticated! The instruction book is 509 pages long! 🤔
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I would rather see photos of Merlin any day of the week to Chicago. No comparison. It’s always nice to come home when you have a home like yours.
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And a family of dogs to make it very clear that we were missed! I might offer some more pics of around here for a future picture parade.
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Dogs welcome you home like no one else. 🙂 BTW, I love rescues and stories about rescues. Any kind of rescue. I meant to mention that on your questionnaire.
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Oh, good. I will make sure that is noted. Many thanks!
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Ah, yes. While the pictures of Chicago are stunning, they also raise a kind of busy activity in my heart…especially that one with ‘TRUMP’ written on it.
The pictures of Merlin put a gentle peace back into my heart. Connection always comes where nature provides her gifts. Man has never found a replica for that.
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So, so true Colette. Often I sense that connection with the natural world all around us here at home. The dogs most certainly do!
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I do love and appreciate the contrasts Paul! I bet it’s good to be home with the dogs! I know we are enjoying it 💕
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Very much so! Thank you, Val.
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Brilliant shots, Paul!!!!! Love the contrast and although I’m more of a rural type, I enjoyed the beauty in both! 😉
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That is very kind of you to say that! Thank you!
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