vibrant poser

The more ugly, older, more cantankerous, more ill and poorer I become, the more I try to make amends by making my colors more vibrant, more balanced and beaming.
--Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) Dutch Painter.

Above: An eastern newt, also known as a red eft. I found this little guy along the trail on Grassy Ridge, he struck a nice pose for me on this rock. :)