The most potent muse of all is our own inner child. ~ Stephen Nachmanovitch
Do you remember weaving string between your fingers?
or building a teepee?
How far can you reach?
Pretty far!
Do you remember drawing triangles?
and then geometry got a bit more complicated?
Can you catch a raindrop?
or a rainbow?
Linked with POTW, thanks Hilary
christine m young ✻ artist 
#1 by Gretchen Cochran on November 17, 2011 - 12:36 pm
These photos are achingly beautiful.
#2 by ladyfi on November 17, 2011 - 12:42 pm
Stunning shots – so full of longing and vulnerability!
#3 by pattisj on November 17, 2011 - 12:46 pm
These are great captures, you find so many details and nuances.
#4 by ZORRO on November 17, 2011 - 12:50 pm
Love the string between your fingers… it’s kinna creepy and cool! Awesome!!
#5 by Susan D. on November 17, 2011 - 1:03 pm
Christine…speechless and in awe…just incredible and yes, I remember all of it. And your words with the photos swell achingly in my eyes for a time of innocence and love for what is in the moment. The orbs in your photos are gatherings of fairies dancing in the delight of your time in their world and I am sure that they all have stories of their own in regards to the dances of your hikes and photo opportunities. I am sure there is such a thrill watching you in unconventional shoes and clothing as you scurry to catch the bird…bug…mushroom…or sparkle that catches your eye. I love you my friend and can’t tell you how much I appreciate your sharing…my world expands as I wait with anticipation and receive your next blog post 🙂
#6 by beth on November 17, 2011 - 9:37 pm
yes yes and yes…..and to this day, i still do cat’s cradle and make an amazing jacob’s ladder !! and every day, i reach a bit further.
thanks for a fun and beautiful post !!
ox
#7 by Hilary on November 17, 2011 - 10:58 pm
You certainly know how to capture magic.. of nature.. of memories.. of innocence. Beautifully composed.. the photos and the post.
#8 by Amy on November 18, 2011 - 7:01 am
i love the berry header…beautiful pics, so delicate and seemingly temporary
#9 by countingducks on November 18, 2011 - 9:58 am
Mother nature is your muse and she really does inspire you. I keep coming back here just to enjoy what you do. A special talent indeed
#10 by Barbara S. on November 18, 2011 - 10:10 am
The photos are beautiful, but your captions make them even more special!
#11 by Shea on November 18, 2011 - 10:48 am
i can’t believe you got that rainbow!!
#12 by lisa on November 18, 2011 - 7:08 pm
Christine, this is a beautiful series!
Sending you wishes for a wonderful weekend!
#13 by Sheila on November 19, 2011 - 8:49 am
Barbara S is correct – your captions take your photos to a different, special level!
#14 by jeanie on November 19, 2011 - 11:10 am
That evergreen near the bottom is a Christmas card waiting to happen. Beautiful!
#15 by dogear6 on November 19, 2011 - 10:20 pm
Cool! Thanks for sharing – those are great.
#16 by marinachetner on November 20, 2011 - 12:49 am
I feel I am going to echo many of the comments above though here goes – these photos are so beautiful, if not moreso because they are accompanied by your words. Achingly beautiful as Gretchen mentioned, is on the mark. thank you for sharing.
#17 by TexWisGirl on November 23, 2011 - 9:11 am
so beautiful! congrats on your POTW!
#18 by Sandi McBride on November 23, 2011 - 9:29 am
I’ve never been able to bring myself to kill a spider (Charlottes Web is a childhood favorite) and their webs can be so intricately or even sometimes insanely woven…congratulations on POTW…our Hilary really knows how to pick them!
Sandi
#19 by Pauline on November 23, 2011 - 9:43 am
This was a fabulous post on a number of levels – aesthetic, emotional, spiritual and natural. Thanks! You deserved the POTW award for sure!
#20 by Out on the prairie on November 23, 2011 - 6:43 pm
very nice share
#21 by Hilary Cooper-Kenny on November 23, 2011 - 9:12 pm
Lovely photos, really.