Sentinel of Hidden Lake

In the moments before sunrise, off the beaten path of Grand Teton National Park, nature revealed one of her secrets. This delicate mushroom, illuminated by early morning light, stood sentinel by an unnamed alpine lake. The morning unfolded in perfect solitude, gentle rain, geese gliding across water, and the kind of silence that makes you hold your breath.

This piece is an invitation to slow down and notice that sometimes the most profound beauty lies not in grand vistas, but in the intimate details of the forest floor.