now that the kayaks, the canoes, and the rafts
have left the river for the season
everything feels calm and slow and beautiful
in the meditative quiet
of the occasional fly-fishers.
—
“many go fishing all their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after.”
~ henry david thoreau
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A very calm scene
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serene for sure
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👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
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Beautiful and quiet
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yes, such a contrast
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Very tranquil
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absolutely
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I have never seen the attraction of fishing, but when I watch the solo fly-fishers on the local rivers, I am aware that it provides an escape for them, and they seem completely focused on their hobby.
Best wishes, Pete.
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have you ever seen ‘a river runs through it’ with brad Pitt? a lot of that going on in that movie
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The calm after the storm of summer enthusiasts! Lovely pic Beth.
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that’s it!
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Funny enough, I’ve always lived near our Barwon River and Corio Bay but I’ve never been a fisherman …
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some people really love it
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I loved swimming …
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nice
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I wish I was that fly fisherman right now!
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it looks so relaxing
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Peace, perfect peace!
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yes-
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So peaceful!
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so very –
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I think Thoreau had it right.
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I believe so, too
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A slow flowing river is the ultimate return to the peaceful tranquility of nature….
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aaaaaaaahhhhhh……
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Love the quote.
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thanks so much –
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May you enjoy the peace, Beth.
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thank you –
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This is one reason why I love fall. It’s the season of calm, of slowing down and easing out of summer. It’s a long sigh of relief.
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Oops, this was me replying from my phone. Guess I’ll stick to the computer from now on.
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))
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absolutely
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Oh what a beautiful scene you’ve painted here with your words. I love fall because of the peacefulness of it, and you captured that feeling beautifully. <3
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Thank you, and it gave me a peaceful feeling just seeing it
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Love this…and how perfect – the Thoreau quote. I’d never read that one before — so good! 🥰
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He really understood life.
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🥰❤️🥰
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awwww… beautiful!
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So peaceful
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Oh, I thought it was a crocodile first :-)
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Not quite as serene)
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Lovely and serene.
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So very
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Looks so peaceful!
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absolutely
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Beautiful.
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so calm
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Early fall is a wonderfully calming season!
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for most everyone, so true
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Beautiful!
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thanks, wynne –
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Such a pretty scene!
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very calming
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Yes!
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I’m guessing the fishing is better too.
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I’m thinking the same-
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Rivers are one of nature’s most beautiful creations..even in winter, you can still hear and see the water running beneath the ice. Is that a river there in Ann Arbor? What a beauty it is and the quote is perfect. Chris
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yes, it’s right by my house, the huron river
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Thank you, Beth, for this lovely calm moment.
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<3
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Lovely!
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thanks, Jennie
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You’re welcome, Beth.
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calm and serene! Beautiful!
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so peaceful
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