Rufous Collection: What's All the Rufous About?

“With this gift of fire, you will be able to mold the earth’s precious metals to your desire. You will no longer have to rely on the sun for warmth or light. You may continue to wander well into the night.”

Prometheus held out a soft glowing ember. “Before I hand this to you, I ask that you remember: This gift will free your potential, but keep in mind that even that which is free is consequential. Flames are not to be taken lightly.”

“Sure,” said the humans, extending eager palms, “you can trust us, man, no qualms.”

Photographed December, 2022