Another S. Dakota photo and story

Here it is the last day of March 2018. I am sitting at my desk looking at a windy, rainy day. Ya know, one of those days where you just can't get motivated to do much of anything. So, guess I will add another photo story to my blog.

Going to remain in S. Dakota with this photo. For those who have never visited S. Dakota, you really should, especially the western part of the state. You have the Black hills, the Badlands and so much more. Some of the most scenic and interesting areas I've ever visited were found in S. Dakota.

Take this photo for instance.

Many of you probably recognize this as the head of George Washington at Mt Rushmore. How many of you have ever seen it from this angle. It is rather humorous, at least to me, just how I came about getting this photo. Jean and I were on our way to Mt Rushmore, when we came across a turnout for a scenic overlook. Seeing as how we were on vacation and in no particular hurry we pulled off to take a look.

We got out of the car and spent a couple of minutes looking at the vista in front of us. I decided to sit on a large boulder and just relax from the driving for awhile. After a couple of minutes, I just happened to look up and there was good ole George, gazing out over the landscape. I immediately went to the car and got my camera to take some photos. The funny thing is, that people started watching me, and apparently started wondering what I could possibly be taking pictures of, since my back was turned to the beautiful vista behind me.

One by one, they all turned around to see just what it was I was so engrossed in. You could tell by the looks on their faces they were surprised to see George. I can't help but wonder how many people over the years have stopped at that overlook, and completely missed George behind them. So the moral of the story is that once in awhile we need to look behind us to find the real beauty of life.