Nature's Color Pallets

All you have to do is look out the window, see the beautiful scenery and you can put together so many color combinations. The same view will even change with the seasons as new growth of spring turns to vivid fall. It can change from coastal blues to mountain forest greens as you move through the countryside.

Today, I left behind the Las Vegas desert for the high desert in New Mexico and Arizona. I am taking a few days to gather my thoughts, take a breathe and spend some much needed time with a good friend. Spending 9 hours, solo, on the road gives you freedom and reflection, and if you are in the right spot, some fantastic views. I highly recommend road trips, they are good for the soul.

The color pallet of the hills and desert I drove thru today was fantastic. The photos I took through the windows while driving just do not do it justice. The red rock and red sediment from these hills can be so vibrant. It contrasts with the sand colors, the green of the foliage, and of course the endless blue sky. These burnt colors bring in a richness and depth, almost a personality in this season of snow and cold light.

I will be creating and designing custom color pallets in the weeks to come, but for this quick trip, I did pull a few from Pinterest as you can see in the images above. Most people think of the desert as dry and boring. But if you just give it a second look, you can see that it goes deeper. There is more life in that sand, and I hope this exposed a little bit of its treasure trove of color to your eyes.

Now, off to your own tour thru nature's beauty!