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Monday, July 12, 2010

Mother Nature Taking Over _1


Mother Nature Taking Over _1, originally uploaded by dksumm.

This is photo one of a series I am starting. I am calling it mother nature taking over. We were at an old fort in Oregon when I decided to start the series. I noticed a number of years ago while mountain biking that mother nature actually takes back over where we as humans have been when we finally give up and move on.

Some of the trails that I used to bike were disappearing where people stopped using them. I found it sad because that means less people are out enjoying some beautiful places. At the same time it is good because it shows that there was less abuse of the land. I have been thinking about it ever since then.

There is a scripture in the Doctrine and Covenants section 130 verses 18 -19 that reads: "18-Whatever principle of intelligence we attain unto in this life, it will rise with us in the resurrection. 19-And if a person gains more knowledge and intelligence in this life through his diligence and obedience than another, he will have so much the advantage in the world to come." That is the reason I am living in England and attending the University for the Creative Arts in Farnham. I am working on a MFA in Photography in order to further my secular intelligence. Additionally I am learning more than I ever thought I would about having faith in God and where he leads us in life. I graduated from Brigham Young University Idaho with a degree in Recreation Management and a minor in Photography. If I am not photographing, then you can find me running, mountain biking, or spending time with my family.

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