things that cannot speak for themselves...

i recently traveled to brevard, nc to visit my grandparents and extended family. i always enjoy my trips into the mountains because 1. i miss my family and 2. i miss my mountains. pretty simple. asheville and brevard appreciate their surroundings and celebrate the earth. charlotte doesn't seem to do that...
my great aunt has a B-E-A-U-tiful backyard that sits right up next to the mountain. i spent a couple minutes walking around her yard finding the small beauties of the mountains. flowers from loved ones, moss growing on a shed, and vines overtaking a rock campfire.
i also was able to go see a 5 day old colt that lives across from my aunt. the mommy was very protective and though i stood there for about 15 minutes i barely saw the adorable baby's face. so i got a couple shots of the colt.
these are the things that need to be cared for and they cant care for themselves. these moments are what the 'lorax' protects.