Building on the theme of waves and similarities shared by these three ecosystems in last week’s post, I am struck by the richness of layers, the complexity of habitat in each space.

From small and large riparian creeks moving through the landscape.

Rock outcroppings creating breaks and crevices and hiding spaces.

Taller trees sheltering lower-growing shrubs and grasses.

Cliffsides eroding into the next earth layer.

Expansive sky across the horizon, illuminating, eluding to, inspiring, the next adventure.