I have attached two captures I took that seem pertinent to what we are all collectively facing right now. They both have a common visual aspect that caught my eye and truly says it all.
The location is Red Rock National Conservation Area just west of Las Vegas. The two prints captured rock climbers at different stages. If you look at the pictures, you’re probably saying “What rock climbers, Kirt?” or maybe something less polite. That’s the beauty of these captures I didn’t even see until later. The rocks are stunning unto themselves and you truly get the size of these cliffs when you see the rock climbers. In this first one look closely in the middle of the frame just right of center. You will see three climbers by looking at the one in a bright red jacket. Now the size of the task rears its ugly head.
This shows three climbers starting a climb where the title now seems appropriate. When the pandemic first reared its ugly head and we were all sequestered in our homes to fight this battle: “Who Said It Would Be Easy?”
The second one shows three rock climbers further along on the climb and epitomize where we all are now and what it has taken to get to this point: “Perseverance”.
Hope all is well with you and yours!!
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What a wonderful set of graphics and text for anytime, but esp these times! Thank you, Kirt!
Thanks for stopping by Felipe!! Be well and stay safe!! My best to you and your family!!
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A perfect analogy, Kirt. We still have a long climb ahead I’m afraid. Take care.
I think you are right…we do still have a long climb ahead!! Stay safe and be well!! Thanks for stopping by Darlene!
Yes perseverance is the key to anything that you want to achieve and in these crisis this is what is required from all of us. Nice picture, Kirt.
Thank you very much! Stay safe and be well!!
Welcome Kirt. Same to you too.
Beautiful images, rock formations, and life lessons. The rocks remind me of places in CO and NM. Thanks Kirt.
First time I went through this area, all I could picture is red rocks in the foothills by Denver. Have a great weekend Brad!
Yes… fitting for these times! Beautiful shots my friend. Stay well!
Thanks Nancy!! My best to you!!
Amen Kirt, well said! Love the photos! I took a rock climbing class in college. For the final exam, we had to climb a huge cliff face in the Rockies and rappel down. It was awesome! God bless!
Thank you very much Ryan. I have a fear of heights but a huge respect for rock climbing. How cool to have taken a rock climbing class!! Be safe God bless!!
Very inspirational. I wouldn’t have noticed the climbers if you’d not pointed them out, but when you did, I could see them clearly. I had a look at your gallery. Impressive.
Thank you very much! Seeing the climbers really changes the perspective of the picture. Glad you liked it and thanks for checking out the gallery! I appreciate the feedback and thanks for stopping by.
I love that part of Nevada, beautiful photos Kirt! I spent some time exploring Valley of Fire State Park, if you haven’t been you should check it out, about an hour away, t’s also amazing!
Thanks Tiffany…..I have not heard of Valley of Fire State Park…thanks for the tip….I’m putting that on my to-do list!!
Thanks Tiffany!!
I saw them right away Kirt. Spending about 15 years rock climbing outdoors, these photos really resonate with me. In fact I have climbed on this wall at Red Rocks.
You are right that both now and in these climbs it isn’t easy but we persevere.
To think that it could have been you or Dave on those walls….if only I’d hit the right day😎 Thanks for stopping by! Take care!!
Wow, those are spectacular shots! I’m glad I’m not one of the climbers, though. Admiring that kind of scenery in photos is more my speed. 🙂
You and me both….I have a strong fear of heights..,yet live heights. Go figure!!! Beautiful scenery to day the least! Thanks for stopping by Diane…be safe and be well and here’s to book 15!!!
love the pics and love how you made the connections to what we are facing now. its a an encouragement for us all.
They jumped out at me when I was trying to figure out my next post!! Thanks for the feedback and thanks for stopping by!! Be safe and be well!!
Incredibly well said Kirt. And we are getting through this. One handhold, one more move. And one more day at a time. Thank you for sharing! 🙂
Thanks for stopping by Carl…it is one hand hold at a time…but with faith we persevere!! Be well and my best to you and your family!!
My pleasure Kirt. All the best to you and your family as well. Please keep safe!
Hi Kirt! Well wishes always. Your art always works for my heart and imagination. I like the metaphor here. I for one get pretty lost with stages of illnesses and pandemics as with AIDS and ARC and from the Coronavirus, I missed COVID 14 and now we are at COVID 19
Thanks for your feedback! Wishing you my best and hoping you stay well!!
You are very welcome!
There are not too many things that are easy.
Excellent photo, Kirt.
Thank you very much and you are spot on!!
Great job linking your views, images and ‘where we are’!
Thank you very much Denise! Hope all is well with you!!
This post is a great illustration of the current situation, Kirt.
Wow, the climbers really give perspective to the size of the rocks. I know that’s what you said, but good golly Miss Molly! Hugs on the wing.
Thanks Teagan…..it does change your perspective once you realize the size of the climbers!! Thanks for stopping by!!