In Wildness Is the Preservation of the World. A mix of inspirational words and images. Photos are by the blogger. Quotations are from a myriad of sources. Monday, April 4, 2011. Keep your love of nature, for that is the true way to understand art more and more. March 30, 1853 - July 29, 1890. Sunday, April 3, 2011. Each moment of the year has its own beauty . a picture which was never before and shall never be seen again. May 25, 1803 - April 27, 1882.

A true photograph need not be explained, nor can it be contained in words. The Story of Bill Stettner. He eventually lost everything to his creditors. We should not forget that.

Quotes about photography, vision, and creativity meant to inspire and provoke the artist in everyone. The ability to make a truly artistic photograph is not acquired off-hand, but is the result of an artistic instinct coupled with years of labor. It is horrifying that we have to fight our own government to save the environment. Every artist was first an amateur.

Hannah Mayes on February 16th, 2015. The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. Hannah Mayes on February 5th, 2015. Hannah Mayes on December 11th, 2014.