Flight

by Gwyn Padden

29 January 2005.
Vienna, Austria to Wisconsin, U.S.A.

Vienna Dawn large view
	Vienna Sunrise large view
		Amsterdam Sunrise large view
	Detroit, Michigan large view
Madison, WI large view

My first flying experience brought a new perspective and renewed inspiration of Mother Earth, her clouds a magical cloak in which I felt calm and peace. I drifted into meditation easily, shapeshifting into a bird riding the thermals, lazily looking at Her landscape, taking in every detail of Her topography, seeing Her life as if viewing through a microscope. What appears large and strong to us on land now seems fragile and delicate from the air.

Photos © 2005 Gwyn Padden. All rights reserved. Do not cut and take.