Big Sky Journal

Written and Photographed by Ronan Donovan

More often these days, I’m drawn to the quiet observation of places and animals, to sit or walk, senses wide open, taking in all the natural stimulus that’s present, observing the endless threads that tie it all together. Each animal, plant, or landscape is in relationship with everything else around it — even with our solar system through photosynthesis. The only requirement of such observation is to bear witness, to learn, to remember. And to share.

Open and Attentive

  • “Paying attention is a form of reciprocity with the living world, receiving the gifts with open eyes and open heart."

    Robin Wall Kimmerer, author of Braiding Sweetgrass 

  • The natural world is a teacher with boundless lessons to bestow; all we must do is listen.

    Ronan Donovan