Ripple Makers, From the Chestatee River Portfolio abstract Look closely and a story

Look closely and a story begins to emerge — a family out for a walk

I love the stark richness they provide

and nature’s exuberant beauty—offering a moment that feels both alive and timeless

In the muted

Ripple Makers, From the Chestatee River Portfolio abstract Look closely and a storyEasy to know that diamonds are precious. Good to learn that rubies have depth. But more to see that pebbles are miraculous. ~Josef Albers Without the pebbles and stones, where would the rapids and their sounds be? Where would the rafting fun be? Have you ever had to paddle a mile over flat, still water? Not fun. When my children were young we once camped out right beside a river, the Tallulah. I was dubious at first as to whether I could sleep beside