Showing posts with label Leonard Knight. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Leonard Knight. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Leonard Knight, Gone Home

Copyright 2014, CABS for Reflections From the Fence

Yesterday the most Godly man I have ever met went home.  Today Reflections reflects and I share with you some of the photos from our life changing visit to Salvation Mountain in early February 2011.
















Leonard now sits with his God, the God of Love.  We need to be happy for him, even though his presence here on Earth and at Salvation Mountain will be missed.

You taught a great lesson, Leonard, God IS love.  Simple and pure.

Thank you.




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Friday, August 26, 2011

So Honored to Share a Photo

CABS for Reflections From the Fence

Some of you may remember that back in late February, early March during THE Trip, Man and I spent a good part of an afternoon at Salvation Mountain near Niland, California.  Salvation Mountain is the life's work and dream of Leonard Knight.

We had no idea what to expect, but, we were mesmerized, and totally enchanted within minutes of our arrival. We had the distinct pleasure of meeting Leonard.  He captivates, he loves, he is so simply real.   In just a short span of time he wins hearts.

Salvation Mountain has a Facebook presence, and, I am a follower, as are over 4,000 others.  I shared the three posts I did on Salvation Mountain on the Facebook page. For those that may have not seen them, they are here:

THE Trip, Salvation Mountain, The Tools of Love

THE Trip, Salvation Mountain, near Niland California

THE Trip, Leonard Knight, Salvation Mountain, A Photo Tribute

After posting the links at Salvation Mountain, I was contacted by Patrick Rea, filmmaker, who also has a Facebook presence and  web presence.  Patrick is making a film about Leonard and Salvation Mountain.  He requested the use of one of the photos I took of Leonard.  Happens to be the photo above.

You know, most photographers hope that someday a photo they have taken will touch others.  For me, the hope is that my photos will make others smile, and maybe, just maybe, touch them in a positive way.  I never dreamed any of my photos would make it past Reflections From the Fence or Reflection's Flora and Fauna.  And, that has been perfectly fine, I have just been thrilled to share on the blogs.

I don't think of myself as any "great" photographer, just an ole gal who loves the challenge and the fun of seeing if she can "catch" some visual with her Sony.  Reflections From the Fence and Reflection's Flora and Fauna have provided me with a creative outlet that I have been looking for for years!  It is my little nitch, fulfilling my need to be creative.  A place to create something sorta artsy, maybe pretty.

On a good day, maybe one of those photos will cause you, my faithful readers and friends, to smile, or go WOW, or sigh in peace and awe.  If a photo takes your breath away, even for just a moment, I am thrilled, it is a great day!

Never would I have dreamed that one of my photos would be picked for something like this.  And, yes, I have granted that permission.  You can see my photo of Leonard on this page at Patrick Rea's web site.  Thank you Patrick for choosing my photo of Leonard to be used in such a positive place and way.  I am humbled and so very honored.



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Tuesday, March 1, 2011

THE Trip, Leonard Knight, Salvation Mountain, A Photo Tribute

Copyright 2011, CABS for Reflections From the Fence

This is Leonard Knight, the creative force behind Salvation Mountain.


Leonard and his National Treasure award.  He proudly
poses for photos, all you have to do is ask.
Leonard loves giving the 'thumbs up", and he loves 
posing with his guests.  He asks everyone if they are having 
a good time, and if you took a lot of photos.



Leonard Knight, a legend in his own time.

THE Trip, Salvation Mountain, The Tools of Love

Copyright 2011, CABS for Reflections From the Fence

While Man and I were staying near Niland, California, we made a day trip to Salvation Mountain. I am not sure what we expected, but, it sure was not what we found!  We ended up spending several hours there taking it all in. Before I show you Salvation Mountain, I thought I would share Leonard Knight's tools with you first.  Leonard is the man responsible, the creative force behind Salvation Mountain.

Paint, most, if not all, of which is donated.
Dried up adobe mud.
Brushes inside one of the rooms in The Museum.
The Museum is an extension of Salvation Mountain, 
photos of which will be on the next post.
An array of tools, awaiting - - 
Leonard.
The next post will introduce you to Salvation Mountain.  My last post on Salvation Mountain will highlight Leonard Knight, in person, a photo essay of the man.  I think when you read those posts you will appreciate, even more, his tools of love.