My Ten Best Photos

1) The first picture I took at the nature center was of this stoic bison. As a proud Oklahoman, I take great joy in seeing our state animal out in the wild. 

2) On that note, this was my first sighting of Texas' state flower, the bluebonnet, since I have lived in Fort Worth.

3) This picture was captured on our first hike after spring break. What I love about this picture is that if I were to ask someone, "where do you think I was hiking in this picture," Texas would probably not be their first guess. 

4) "They paved paradise and put up a parking lot." Although this may be true, nature always seems to win as pictured with the sunset seeping through the silhouette of the dark trees.

5) This picture perfectly captures my favorite experience out at the Nature Center: alligator catching. I have never done anything like it and enjoyed learning the process of catching, measuring, weighing, and releasing the chosen alligator. 

6) I snapped this perfectly-framed photo at the Kimbell Art Museum of an older couple holding hands as they walked through a beautiful tree arch. It is eye-opening when we take a pause to look around at the stunning artwork nature has provided to us in this city. 

7) Our Saturday morning paddle was one of my favorite memories with this class at the FWNC. It was the perfect get-away to the wilderness on a sunny spring morning. 

8) The Cross Timbers Trail was my favorite hike at the FWNC. It's shady path and wide trails made for the perfect afternoon walk.

9) One of the many personal benefits of my time in this class was my newfound love for outdoor walks. On one of these, I spotted this patch of wild flowers growing in a neighbor's yard. Stunning!

10) The final photo I felt deserved a permanent spot on my blog is of a double rainbow out the window of a train in the Andes Mountains in Peru. Nature has a special way of connecting with humans and bringing us joy. 
 

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