Thursday Challenge: Fresh -

"Fresh"
manipulated digital photograph by Mick Mather

"Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves." - John Muir

The view -

"Hiking Above the Great Lake"
digital collage by Mick Mather

One thing we have in this part of Central New York State is an abundance of water. Be it a puddle, slough, pond, stream, creek, river, canal or lake, there's always something wet within hailing distance. Todays post is reminiscent of some of the walks I've taken over the years mixed with visual memory of some armchair excursions to the Lakes District in the UK. So, get your canteens and walking sticks ... I'll meet you at the trail head.

The Inventor -

"Lake of Tears"
digital collage by Mick Mather

There's a story here. I've decided not to tell it. If you're out there and found your way in here, study this evening's post and write a story for me. Not a long story, a short, short, short one. About a paragraph at the longest length, any shorter tale to tell will be just fine. You can email it to me or leave it in the comments box; either way, I'll put it here, with this image as soon as possible after receiving it. If more than one? None? Gee, I really hadn't thunked over it that fur! Let's see what happens.