“There are always two people in every picture: the photographer and the viewer.” — Ansel Adams

Thank you for all the new views and likes from last week, it helps keep me inspired.

Sunday, 03/22/2026: Posted photo — Fifth Sunday of Lent.

The fifth Sunday of Lent is the last Sunday before Holy Week. The display shows a cross with empty bottles. The difference between a crass and a crucifix is that a crucifix features a body of Jesus on the cross, symbolizing his sacrifice and suffering, while a cross is empty, representing the risen Christ and victory over death.

Monday, 03/23/2026: Posted photo — Stained Glass Design.

This is a photo of grapes on a stained glass window. Grapes primarily represent abundance, blessing, God’s provision, and the prosperity of the Promised Land.

Tuesday, 03/24/2026: Posted photo — Rime Ice on a Fence.

Rime ice is a white, opaque, granular ice deposit formed when supercooled water droplets in freezing fog or clouds instantly freeze upon contact with surfaces, typically on the windward side. This rime ice was on the summit of Wachusett Mountain. It was a cool and snowy hike. The snow was more of a misty type of snow. Some accumulation, but mostly a dusting of snow making it difficult to see the ice on some of the trails. It was cold enough to form rime ice on the trees and on the fire watch tower.

Wednesday, 03/25/2026: Posted photo — Hanging off my Pack.

Here are some items that are hanging off my pack while hiking in the winter. I have my two-way emergency beacon, ranger beads to help me with my pace count, my first aid kit, sleeping pad for resting and first aid, a pair of microspikes in case there was ice on the trail, my water bottle holder, and one of my AMC Volunteer Leader patches. The patch has the newest AMC logo on it. I have older patches that I wear when I am leading an AMC hike. I do not want to lose these patches, since I like them the best.

Thursday, 03/26/2026: Posted photo — Snow of Stone Wall.

A dusting of snow this week, along with cooler temperatures, have left some snow on some of the stone walls in the area. New England stone walls are historic structures—totaling an estimated 100,000 miles of surviving, mostly 19th-century, walls—built primarily to clear glacial rocks from farm fields, define boundaries, and control livestock. You see them in the woods because they show the outlines of abandoned fields.

Friday, 03/27/2026: Post photo — Uphill Battle.

This is one of the steeper locations on Wachusett Mountain. This has a 17% grade.

The following table illustrates the relationship between grade percentage, incline angle, and steepness description.

Slope Description	Grade (%)	Angle (Degrees)	Typical Features
Flat/Level	0%	0°	Plains, floor levels
Gently Sloping	1–5%	~0.5°–3°	Rolling hills, mild terrain
Moderate	5–15%	~3°–8.5°	Steep roads, moderate hills
Steep	15–30%	~8.5°–17°	Mountainous trails, steep hills
Very Steep	30–60%	~17°–31°	Extreme terrain, cliffs
Extremely Steep	60%+	>31°	Dangerous cliffs, mountain faces
Vertical	100%	90°	Cliff face

Saturday, 03/28/2026: Post photo — Full Moon.

I came across this photo during a search this week. This is one of my favorite photos of the moon so I am sharing it with you.

That is all for now. Until next week, be safe.

“Sumens imagines consolateur et inspirat me. Pulchritudinem mundi video per camera mean.”

“Quod scripsi, scripsi. Ingeniarius sum, non scriptor.”

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