We are heading into one of the most frenzied seasons of the year — holiday celebrations. Gathering with family and friends. Rushing to and fro. We’ll be spending more time shopping, cooking, decorating, and all the work that goes into making the holidays special. Little time to smell the roses.
So with that in mind, I wanted to devote this week’s Window on the World newsletter to celebrate and give thanks for the beauty of the natural world that surrounds us. Think of it as a visual respite to soothe the soul. Enjoy.
A sunrise ushers in the promise of a day to reflect on the beauty of the natural world around us.
This burrowing owl takes in his window on the world. Desert Hot Springs, CA
Baby Hummingbirds waiting from Mom and their next meal. Palm Springs, CA
The Japanese Garden at Huntington Gardens & Library offers contemplative beauty, San Marino, CA
Sprawling nasturtiums punctuate the scenery at Crystal Cove Cottages in Newport Coast, CA
A grand view of Wailua Falls, Lihue, Kauai
A lone buffalo roams the back country on Catalina Island, CA
A new moon kisses the palm trees at San Jacinto Mountains, Coachella Valley, CA
A bounty of fall harvest is celebrated in the Netherlands
This magnificent lion’s gaze evokes an inspiring depth of innate intelligence. Safari Park, Escondido, CA
Poas Volcano, one of Costa Rica’s most popular of six volcanoes.
A picturesque lagoon in Moorea, French Polynesia
Will the planet sustain future generations of endangered pandas and other animal and plant species ?
Chengdu Panda Research Center, China
Photographs by Lydia Kremer