This photo essay began as a comment on the importance of daylight and views in architecture, especially from small, urban spaces. These same images speak to me more this week about the importance of nature in our daily lives. This has been an intense week. When I am stressed, a view of a greater environment calms me and helps me to re-establish a sense of perspective. Even in cities, beauty and nature are all around us. Look to the skies. . .

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