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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Showing posts with label Salvation Mountain. 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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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.
.
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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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 Knight, a legend in his own time.
This is Leonard Knight, the creative force behind Salvation Mountain.
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| Leonard and his National Treasure award. He proudly poses for photos, all you have to do is ask. |
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| 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, near Niland California
Copyright 2011, CABS for Reflections From the Fence
The home and work of a gentle soul, Leonard Knight, Salvation Mountain is religion, American Folk Art, and a story of a man and the desert. If you google "Salvation Mountain" there are quite a few sites and lots of photos. The official web site is here, built by a friend of Leonard's. The web site has a very good history of the mountain and Leonard. Salvation Mountain is also represented on Facebook here.
In early February 2011 part of Salvation Mountain was subjected to fire, 4 fires, set on purpose, so it seems. If you go to the Facebook page and scroll down the messages, around February 11th you will find the first hand report, written in 3 parts. Of course, this attack on the mountain created quite the fury of "stories", in which Leonard was beaten up or died. Neither is true. We visited just 7 days later and Leonard was fine. Well, not totally fine, as the affects of living this way for so many years with no water, no power, and living in the harsh desert, are making themselves known. Leonard is now getting weaker and more frail every day. His friends and family are concerned, they are watching him carefully, softly, honorably.
Now, some photos:
* Salvation Mountain and Leonard Knight have been recognized and received, at least two awards that I saw while visiting: the National Treasure Status, which has been entered into the Congressional Record, and recognition by the Folk Art Society of America on January 1, 2001.
The home and work of a gentle soul, Leonard Knight, Salvation Mountain is religion, American Folk Art, and a story of a man and the desert. If you google "Salvation Mountain" there are quite a few sites and lots of photos. The official web site is here, built by a friend of Leonard's. The web site has a very good history of the mountain and Leonard. Salvation Mountain is also represented on Facebook here.
In early February 2011 part of Salvation Mountain was subjected to fire, 4 fires, set on purpose, so it seems. If you go to the Facebook page and scroll down the messages, around February 11th you will find the first hand report, written in 3 parts. Of course, this attack on the mountain created quite the fury of "stories", in which Leonard was beaten up or died. Neither is true. We visited just 7 days later and Leonard was fine. Well, not totally fine, as the affects of living this way for so many years with no water, no power, and living in the harsh desert, are making themselves known. Leonard is now getting weaker and more frail every day. His friends and family are concerned, they are watching him carefully, softly, honorably.
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| The fires of early February 2011 were set at the far right of this photo. |
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| Leonard's home. |
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| Leonard paints everything, his cars, home, and any thing else that happens to find it's way to Salvation Mountain. |
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| Yes, even the tires. |
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| Man, following the yellow brick road to the top of Salvation Mountain. |
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| From the top of Salvation Mountain, looking down into what Leonard calls The Museum. |
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| Inside The Museum. |
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| Man walking inside The Museum, yep, those are real trees Leonard found in the desert and drug to the Mountain. |
My next post is a photo essay of the man, Leonard Knight.
* Salvation Mountain and Leonard Knight have been recognized and received, at least two awards that I saw while visiting: the National Treasure Status, which has been entered into the Congressional Record, and recognition by the Folk Art Society of America on January 1, 2001.
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.
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.
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.
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| Paint, most, if not all, of which is donated. |
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| Dried up adobe mud. |
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| 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. |
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| An array of tools, awaiting - - Leonard. |
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