Resilient Bloom Mountians Late light settles across the

Late light settles across the water off the Nā Pali Coast

Weathering a formidable 48-hour storm

As the first 14er I ever climbed

and scar tells time

energy compressed into a clean blue face before breaking

Resilient Bloom Mountians Late light settles across theThis photo is a rare moment of lupine wildflowers bursting into bloom, splashing the landscape with vibrant purples and greens. Dormant until drought reveals their hues, these blossoms embody resilience as it takes multiple years of drought for these to bloom. As the sun sets, warm golden rays paint fiery oranges across the sky, casting a soft glow over the lupine covered meadow. Amidst this, the full moon rises, merging with the sunset's hues. In