Not all those who wander are lost.
~ JRR Tolkien
 
Images have been the thread of my life. I had been working in film and television for decades, when illness forced me to take time off. As I improved, hiking became part of my pain management regimen. When I wandered the Northern California trails near my home, I refound my love of focusing on small but powerful moments:
 
A flower opening its petals to the morning sun.
A pollinating bee encouraging growth in the forest.
A lone mushroom cozy among old tree roots.
 
Observing these moments lessened the pain. They provided the catalyst to pick up a camera, frame the images and begin again as a photographer of life along the trails.
 
Enjoy your own wander through the images.
I hope they provide similar inspiration for you.