Only recently did I realize that this nature preserve is plural, as there are a couple of ponds. One of the ponds appears connected to the Columbia Slough, part of the Columbia River floodplain. This nature preserve is less than 10 minutes away, so I visit often. There’s a path that circumnavigates the main pond. There are times when I’m taking pictures and I ‘forget’ that my neck hurts. It’s a wonderful feeling, one that I can’t make happen. It has something to do with me being in the moment, just seeing, taking pictures and not thinking. Those same elements can also result in my complete loss of time.
June 10, 2026
