"Stones... chart the mysterious topography of the human spirit"... N. O'Connell
I simply love all things stone... Even a small rock, found by a stream, waterfall, ocean beach, or upon a mountain summit, can hold my attention for what seems moments of eternity... A rocky cliff... forever...
Depending on who is asked... 'Stone', may be referred to as one of the earth elements...
In the substance of stone can often be found characteristics we ourselves would aspire to... It is what it is, and does not try to be anything else... Stone is always centered, grounded if you will... Stone weathers the other elements and adversity so well...
The endless variety of rocks and cobbles reflect the countless personalities of the wild places they are found in... Their enduring nature is one of quiet strength...
How amazing are the forces that carve rock and shape stone in our natural world...
How wonderful it is that no two stones on a rocky beach of millions are ever exactly alike...
The above photographs were taken by 'Ataradrac' and posted upon Flickr. Ataradrac was so gracious to allow them to be placed along with this post...
Animated rock, spirit stone, like these have a unique history dating back to before known cultures... There are few of the worlds peoples who have not etched something of their history through stone as a medium...
Look deeply upon this spirit stone captured briefly in these photographs...
Gaze for a few moments on the beauty of the rock and the reflected spirits within...
Can you see what is also there... not apparent at first...
If you discovered these as Ataradrac did that day, might you too also muse over their charm and mystery...
DSD
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