This time of year not only in Colorado but in many areas of the northern hemisphere that are experiencing autumn, nature is displaying a glorious show. Glory is defined as something that brings praise or fame to someone or something, something that is a source of great pride. Here in Colorado the leaves and grasses are giving us a tremendous last show before winter strips them of visible life. There is a buzz of talk about the colorful display of leaves. It is wonderful to hear from friends and strangers where they went or plan to go to see the leaves change. Fortunately, one does not have to venture too far to enjoy a glimpse of God’s glorious autumn palette. It is easy to feel glory for this intense beauty.

This image is of the Raggedy Mountains just off Kebler Pass. We hiked a short distance and our jaws dropped when this splendid scenery came into view. Colors, mountains, sunlight filtering through the clouds, all came together for a glorious view. Views like this can leave one speechless and reverent. Nature is great at doing that.

I am grateful for the intense collage of colors painted throughout nature right now.

"No Spring nor Summer Beauty hath such grace as I have seen in one Autumnal face.” ~John Donne

Peace.