Instagram of the Day: Small Man and Big World

American photographer Michael Matti started a blog about traveling. He posts landscape pictures of nature. To illustrate the power of nature, he includes a man in a red rain jacket who seems tiny compared to waterfalls, mountains and oceans.

This was from last night's late night drive on the Going-to-the-Sun Road here in Glacier National Park. Heading back into the park now for some more exploring! Hopefully I can catch the always elusive Aurora tonight! – – – † It is nights like this one, spent under a vast expanse of stars, that remind me most of God's glory. – – – "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands." – Psalm 19:1 #GlacierNationalPark #Montana #HumanPoweredAdventures

Фото опубликовано Michael Matti (@michaelmatti) Июн 24 2015 в 4:16 PDT

Hiked up Mt. Townsend today with two longtime friends from back in high school, Sam Cole and @ObadiahJCole. This was my first time up there, and wow, was the 8 miles and 3000 feet of elevation gain worth it! It's definitely one I'd recommend – #MtTownsend #Washington #humanpoweredadventures

Фото опубликовано Michael Matti (@michaelmatti) Июн 18 2015 в 7:47 PDT

Cape Kiwanda in Oregon. – – – † "I have learned to kiss the wave that throws me against the Rock of Ages." – Charles Spurgeon About this quote by Spurgeon… "The nearness of God is our good. And the trials we endure in this fallen world, perhaps more than most other things, have a tendency to awaken us to this truth. We remember Jesus, who is called Immanuel (“God with us”), and the cross he bore for our sake. Can the waves of trials then drown us if we have a Substitute who endured the greatest trial in our place?" – Gloria Furman #FaithFilledCaptions #CapeKiwanda #Oregon

Фото опубликовано Michael Matti (@michaelmatti) Июн 16 2015 в 1:02 PDT

Cedar Falls in Petit Jean State Park here in Arkansas. – I'll be seeing more of the beauty of Arkansas tomorrow as I head into the Ozarks – – – † "Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever. Give thanks to the God of gods. His love endures forever. Give thanks to the Lord of lords: His love endures forever." – Pslam 136:1-3 (NIV) I love the repetition in Psalm 136, the phrase "His love endures forever" is repeated in each of the 26 verses. His love endures forever. #FaithFilledCaptions #CedarFalls #PetitJean #Arkansas #HumanPoweredAdventures – Thanks for hitting the shutter on this one @austin_doerr

Фото опубликовано Michael Matti (@michaelmatti) Июн 8 2015 в 12:13 PDT

Rattlesnake Ledge, Washington. Always love doing this hike, especially once the sun starts to set and it becomes way less crowded at the top. – – – † "…neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." – Romans 8:39 (NIV) #FaithFilledCaptions #RattlesnakeLedge #Washington #HumanPoweredAdventures

Фото опубликовано Michael Matti (@michaelmatti) Май 30 2015 в 12:06 PDT

Bald Mountain in Washington. – "Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do." – John Wooden #BaldMountain #Washington #HumanPoweredAdventures @Westcomb

Фото опубликовано Michael Matti (@michaelmatti) Май 29 2015 в 6:31 PDT

Beaver Falls in Oregon. – – – "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs." – 1 Corinthians 13:4-5 (The Bible, NIV) May we love one another with this definition of love in mind. – #BeaverFalls #Oregon Thanks for hitting the shutter on this one @kristianirey #HumanPoweredAdventures

Фото опубликовано Michael Matti (@michaelmatti) Май 20 2015 в 11:05 PDT

After an eventful start to the day, I am now on Vancouver Island. – For those of you that didn't see today's snapchat story… basically part way through my drive I realized that I forgot my passport at home, had to go back and get it, and then barely made the ferry to Vancouver Island – I was lacking sleep and rushing. Don't judge me! haha. – Also, big thanks to my brother-in-law @NBilling07 for helping to get me that passport in time – – – Anyways, my first day here on Vancouver Island was a success as I mainly explored around East Sooke Regional Park, where I took this photo. – @ShareVancouverIsland #ShareVI –

Фото опубликовано Michael Matti (@michaelmatti) Апр 13 2015 в 11:23 PDT

Hope everyone has a wonderful day today! ☺ Photo from Mailbox Peak in Washington. – – – † – "Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. AND BE THANKFUL" – Colossians 3:12-15 (ESV) #MailboxPeak #Washington @westcomb #HumanPoweredAdventures #Studentuniverse

Фото опубликовано Michael Matti (@michaelmatti) Мар 22 2015 в 10:33 PDT

– Sometimes you've hit a low, stay hopeful. Sometimes you're on top of the world, stay humble. I love the constant reminder that @livelokai provides, reminding us that life is a constant journey of highs and lows. The black bead holds mud from The Dead Sea and the white bead holds water from Mt. Everest. – The highest and lowest points on Earth. #livelokai

Фото опубликовано Michael Matti (@michaelmatti) Мар 19 2015 в 5:56 PDT

Lynndale Park in Lynnwood, Washington. – – – † – This photo makes me think of 'Background', my favorite song by @Lecrae. – – – "It's evident You run the show, so let me back down. You take the leading role, and I'll play the background. I know I miss my cues, know I forget my lines I'm sticking to Your script, and I'm reading all Your signs. I don't need my name in lights. I don't need a starring role. And why gain the whole wide world, if I'm just gon' loose my soul. And my ways ain't pure if I don't live according to Your Word. I can't endure this life without Your wisdom being heard. So word to every dancer for a pop star, Cause we all play the background, but mine's a Rock Star. Yeah. So if you need me I'll be stage right. Prayin' the whole world will start embracing stage fright. So let me fall back and stop giving my suggestions Cause when I follow my obsessions I end up confessing. That I'm not that impressive, matter of fact I'm who I are. A trail of star dust leading to the Superstar." – Such a good reminder that its not about taking center stage and letting others see how "great" we are but instead about our lives pointing to God so people can see how wonderful He is. – – "So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God." – 1 Corinthians 10:31 #faithfilledcaptions #LynndalePark #Lynnwood #Washington

Фото опубликовано Michael Matti (@michaelmatti) Мар 11 2015 в 1:30 PDT

Hiked up McClellan Butte for sunset today with three great guys: @J_Chazrich @Trevor_Cragg and Instagramless Joseph. Late in the day hikes are my favorite because it means I get to sleep in, avoid the crowds, and then catch some beautiful light. For those of you that follow me on snapchat (michaelmatti), this is the photo that you saw me setting up in today's story. Also, McClellan Butte just might be my new favorite of the peaks out on I-90 – #McClellanButte #Washington @Westcomb – Always keeping me warm and dry. #HumanPoweredAdventures #StudentUniverse

Фото опубликовано Michael Matti (@michaelmatti) Мар 8 2015 в 1:10 PST

@miraecampbell walking on a frozen lake near Mt. Seymour in British Columbia. – “When you are in the final days of your life, what will you want? Will you hug that college degree in the walnut frame? Will you ask to be carried to the garage so you can sit in your car? Will you find comfort in rereading your financial statement? Of course not. What will matter then will be people. If relationships will matter most then, shouldn’t they matter most now?” – Max Lucado #MtSeymour #BritishColumbia @Westcomb #HumanPoweredAdventures #explorebc

Фото опубликовано Michael Matti (@michaelmatti) Мар 4 2015 в 1:27 PST

A waterfall up in British Columbia. – I love standing close to waterfalls like this. I may get cold and soaking wet from all the mist but it is always so refreshing. – – † Maybe today you're feeling down on yourself or feeling like you can't be used by God because of things you've done. But it's not about what you've done, instead it's about what Christ did. His loving merciful grace abounds. Soak it up and let it refresh you. God's track record also encourages us to know we are worthy in His eyes. If he can use some of the people He used in the Bible, He can certainly use you too. Paul, David, and Moses were all murderers and they still served God in the most incredible ways. So always remember that you are forgiven, loved, and worthy. #faithfilledcaptions #explorebc #humanpoweredadventures #BritishColumbia #SteelheadFalls

Фото опубликовано Michael Matti (@michaelmatti) Фев 23 2015 в 1:05 PST

Major props to @jordanmaggiora for going on a last minute sunset hike up Bandera Mountain with me today. We ended up running down in the dark because he had to be at work by 8pm. Poor guy is working all night and I'm just over here sitting on my couch resting my legs after that solid elevation gain. – – – † Thought for tonight… “Out of 100 men, one will read the Bible, the other 99 will read the Christian.” ― D.L. Moody Are the people around you reading love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control? #FaithFilledCaptions #BanderaMountain #Washington

Фото опубликовано Michael Matti (@michaelmatti) Фев 21 2015 в 11:15 PST

“It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.” ― Ernest Hemingway Photo of @miraecampbell from my adventures in BC a couple weeks ago. #BritishColumbia #humanpoweredadventures #explorebc #Flow397

Фото опубликовано Michael Matti (@michaelmatti) Фев 18 2015 в 3:45 PST

Old growth forest in Mt. Rainier National Park. – – “Most people need love and acceptance a lot more than they need advice.” ― Bob Goff #MtRainierNationalPark #Washington #humanpoweredadventures

Фото опубликовано Michael Matti (@michaelmatti) Фев 19 2015 в 11:40 PST