While visiting relatives, we took a paved path that circled a nearby city park. We had the wide urban trail to ourselves except for an occasional runner. It felt good to walk among the trees on this sunny day.

The trail crossed a small stream several times. I couldn’t resist the urge to slip off of the concrete route and explore. The sunlight danced across the water and begged me to pause for a photo. Sometimes a slight move off of the beaten path reveals beauty easily missed.