Snow Dusted Mountain Mirror

Here is a delightful photo by Michael Boman, taken on one of his many adventures inot the Utah wild.

Brown Pelican

This is a shot from my trip with my wife to Cedar Keys. It is worth one trip if you are near by, or if you want to lounge around a quiet town. This Pelican was floating just off the public pier. Joshua Kirton Other Posts: Jay Toad on the Lawn

The Washington Monument

Here is some more from my trip to D.C. As you can see the leaves were colorful, and the skies were blue. Though I was there for a research conference, I happened to find ample time for taking in the sights, and shooting a few pictures. I cannot take full credit for the composition of this photo however, I saw a man with what looked like very expensive camera equipment set up and take a similar photo. I walked up quickly tweaked my settings, snapped the photo, and it took me less than a tenth of the time. It would be interesting to compare the results.
Joshua Kirton
Other Photos: I Wish I Were a Fish and Focus

In the Sticks

By Joshua Kirton

Alice in Wonderland

This post has nothing to do with the beloved book by Lewis Carroll, rather this is a picture of Lake Alice. The wonderland where Alice can be found is Gainesville Florida. I'm not sure what kind of magic really goes on here, or if many people do any wondering, but I find life quite wonderful in this strange land. This wonder may have to do with my personal outlook, and the many blessings that the Lord has provided me with. As tough as life gets when we find the bright aspects and rabbit hole can be a wonderland. 

By Joshua Kirton

Other Posts by Joshua Kirton: What are you looking at? and Power, Love, and a Sound Mind

Water from the Rock

Exodus 17:6 "Behold, I will stand before thee there upon the rock in Horeb; and thou shalt smite the rock, and there shall come water out of it, that the people may drink. And Moses did so in the sight of the elders of Israel."

Helaman 5:12 "And now, my sons, remember, remember that it is upon the rock of our Redeemer, who is Christ, the Son of God, that ye must build your foundation; that when the devil shall send forth his mighty winds, yea, his shafts in the whirlwind, yea, when all his hail and his mighty storm shall beat upon you, it shall have no power over you to drag you down to the gulf of misery and endless wo, because of the rock upon which ye are built, which is a sure foundation, a foundation whereon if men build they cannot fall."

John 4:14 "But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life."

I Wish I Were A Fish

I wish I were a fish in a dish.

By Joshua Kirton

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Iguana

As the Fog Rises

River of Water

This is really more of a stream than a river, but you get the idea. I took this picture in Rock Canyon in Utah.
By Joshua Kirton
Other Photos of Water: Home Sweet Home and Be Still

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Red Eared Slider

Red eared sliders are a common scene in households across America. They are native to the South East USA, but are found outside their home range as an invasive species. This photo was taken in Utah on the campus of BYU.

When I look at this turtle I am particularly struck by the eyes. They are squinted and surrounded by lines. This creates and aged effect, also putting forth an illusion of a pensive or wise state.

Another aspect of this photo that is particularly striking is how the head is framed by light, which fades towards the edge of the photo. This creates a halo effect again playing to the idea of wisdom and enlightenment. Go ahead ask him a question. See if he responds with a pearl of wisdom, then if he does get checked out because this is just a photo of a turtle.

Still Waters

"1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. (Psalms 23)"

This beautiful shot is at Lake Louis in Alberta Canada. 

By Joshua Kirton
Other Spiritual thoughts: Family,  Good and Evil, and The Straight and Narrow

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Gator Facts

Admire me from a distance. 

1. The average number of eggs in a Florida alligator nest is 35-50, but only about 15 of these will hatch...and only about 6 of those will live to be 1-year old.

2. Baby alligators are eaten by raccoons, large bass, birds...and of course, bigger alligators.

3. Female gators rarely reach 9' in length, while males average a bit over 11'. The largest Florida alligator (a male) is listed at 14'-5/8"...the heaviest one (also a male) weighed in at 1,043 lbs and was 13'10-1/2"in length.

4. Alligators in the wild, like the Everglades (or your nearest Florida park) can live to be 50 years old.

5. Florida alligators are also unbelievably fast for 10-15 yards. They have reached speeds of 20 mph chasing down prey. (That would be like playing tag with Usain Bolt.)

6. It has been recorded that a gator can outrun a horse for 30 feet. Unless you can move like Secretariat, keep your distance.

7. Although alligators are classified as reptiles, their closest relatives are actually...BIRDS, which are direct descendants of dinosaurs. (See if your science teacher knows that one!)

Photo by Joshua Kirton

Info obtained from florida-beach-lifestyle.com.
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End of the Season

Sometimes you drive by an area and it speaks to you in such a way that you have to stop and capture it. This photo did that to me today. It spoke to me of loneliness and end of season. The summer is gone, cooler weather is in the air and fall is nearly here. And I cannot wait!

By Teri Kai


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To Grandmother's House We Go

Over the hill and through the woods to grandmother's house we go. I don't know about you, but a trip to grandmother's house rarely meant a trip over the hill or through the woods, rather it meant getting on the freeway, to the interstate, then down a busy street, and into suburbia. I don't recall any run-ins with big bad wolves, only big trucks and bad drivers.
However you get to grandmother's house it is a good place to be. Grandmas have a tendency to spoil you, or at the very least let you get away with the occasional craziness.
This beautiful picture was not taken on the way to my grandmother's house, but rather on a drive up Diamond Fork Canyon with my wife in Utah.

By Joshua Kirton

All about Little Red Riding Hood, Including a recording of the story.
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Palm Trees and Summer Breeze

A nice breeze blowing through the air on a hot summer day is priceless. This is especially the case when you live in a subtropical swamp. There is beauty all around, but a cool breeze is the most beautiful.
This photo was taken at Lake Alice in Gainesville, Florida.
By Joshua Kirton

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Even Monsters Were Babies

Though I am not really saying an alligator is a monster they do become a large dangerous animal after spending time as a cute little gator. They start out only 10 inches long from snout to tail and can grow to a length of 14.5 feet and weight over  1000 pounds. So when is that line crossed between baby and monster. With animals the second your hand looks like dinner, which is unpredictable. Many of the bad things in life whether lies, temptations, or criminal behavior usually start small and grow into monsters. Don't feed the beast. Fill your life with good and starve the little monsters inside you. Though our personalities and actions are heavily influenced by our environment and genetics we do have free will, and can choose which path we want to start down. Do we want to become man eaters or life savers? Monster or angel?

By Joshua Kirton
Other Posts: Good and Evil, and Monarch Butterfly

Home Sweet Home

I start school next week, and this past week I started work. I work from 5AM until 830 AM, and it's been sooo hot here in Utah! I have been melting! I would love to be at this Lake, and back home in Canada! 
By Sarah Allred

Be Still

I sat at Legacy Lake in Heber, UT pondering these words.

LET YOUR HEARTS

BE COMFORTED

BE STILL AND KNOW

THAT I AM GOD

D&C 101:16

What an amazing experience.

By Rebecca Kunz Kirton

Eastern Great Egret

What is so great about this bird? Is it because he is an egret or because he is from the east? Either way it is a beautiful bird. This picture comes from the University of Florida campus in Gainesville, Florida.
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In Awe

I often look at our Heavenly Father's creation and am in awe. How does a tree grow out of a rock sitting in a river? Oh the amazing wonders of our world.      
Taken in Yellowstone National Park 
By Kelsey Davis

My Life: My Wife

By Joshua Kirton
This is me and my beautiful wife at St. Augustine Beach. This picture was taken on one of our many adventures. We got in the car one day and ended up here. We end up in some interesting places. Our life is one big adventure. Next stop baby. That should be a big adventure. Every thing I do I do for my family. My wife and baby are my world. There are a lot of details to my world, but if you want to know what they all mean just take a look here at my life, my wife.