of Kevin and work on honing his career as professional photographer,” says Welsh. To- day Frye’s skills and reputation are the reasons why amateur
and professional photographers travel to the park to take his classes. As a result of spending a great
deal of their lives in the park, Welsh and Frye have rich memories of Nature’s landscapes, which change through the seasons. “Whether it was the arrival time for red-winged black- birds, showy milkweed and wild aza- lea blooming in the meadows, or more water in the falls, there were always things to observe on our meditative walks,” advises Welsh, who points out that while the photographs in the book capture the splendor of the park’s sea- sons the quotes inspire contemplation and reflection. Welsh shares her love of nature and parenting with a group of close women friends. “We’ve raised our kids together, hiked together, and gone on our annual Yosemite mom’s camping trip to Tuolumne Meadows,” notes Welsh. The kids, who are now adults, developed a strong connection to nature and to each other. Many still continue to accompany their mothers on their camping adventure. Welsh, who researched quotes for the book and shared them with her friends advises, “My books’ projects begin as a kernel of an idea. I’m not always sure of how they are going to turn out. As I discuss them with Mi- chael and my friends, synergy happens and his photos along with the quotes from writers such as Lorraine Ander- son, Susan Swinger, J.K. Rowling, Pam Houston and many others come together effortlessly as if they were always meant to be,” explains Welsh. “I’m happy that these projects benefit the Yosemite Conservancy, which does so much to help the park.”
YosemiteConservancy.org.
MichaelFrye.com.
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