Faces In Nature

Violet and I took a walk at Charleston Falls the other day. It’s one of those pilgrimage places for me. It’s close, it’s quiet, it’s pretty and the hike is easy. It’s where Amy and I went on our first date. It’s where our dog took her last walk before crossing the rainbow bridge. It’s lovely in any season, and it’s always an accessible whim of an adventure for the kids.

Violet posing for a picture by the cave at Charleston Falls in Tipp City, Ohio

When I can, I bring the camera. I have several snaps from Charleston Falls on sale in the print shop. But after a hundred trips to the same place, (however so magical it may be) it’s hard to find new angles. While wandering with Violet, I snapped this one:

Charleston Falls a few days after a lot of rain.

It’s not a bad picture, but I was feeling uninspired. I needed a new perspective. That’s when I saw this rock:

Abstract art is interesting, because you can read into it. It allows you to see what you want to see. There is no better abstract artist than God, revealed through nature. Faces are pretty easy to spot. Staring at the rock in the photo above introduced a fun challenge for me and Violet: How many faces can we spot in the rocks and trees of Charleston Falls?

Seeing faces in nature is not a unique phenomenon. You can read about The Science Behind Why.

Below is what Violet and I spotted. It was just the inspiration I needed to enjoy a creative outlet during my summer staycation.

Sometimes the same rock revealed more than one character…

I’ve been significantly bored during my staycation. But boredom is the birthplace of innovation. Life is more interesting when you have margin to imagine. I call it “imargination.”

It’s no phenomenon to see faces in rock formations or characters in the trees. To see ourself in nature is to see our creator’s reflection. We are made in God’s image, after all. When you look at these rocks, do you see faces, too? Which one is your favorite? Share in the comments below.