sharing my thoughts through words and images
Leaf Patterns The curl of the leaf Encourages me to inspect Nature’s intention. ~ Lynn Thomas Amber
Reflections A distant crow calls A still pond reflects the charm And mood of the day. ~Lynn Thomas Amber
Persistent beech leaves Twisting, curling, turning brown Wintertide teases. ~ Lynn Thomas Amber
Yesterday, the fog enveloped the landscape – taking its own sweet time to rise above the hillsides and valleys. Once I started my walk, it had lifted somewhat – lingering only in cool spots. Many trees have dropped their leaves but the beech trees… Continue Reading “Foggy Mornings”
A heavy rain with added wind last night facilitated a cascade of falling leaves over night. I thought I had better get out with my camera today or I might miss the last of the rather dull fall color this season! Theories abound each… Continue Reading “Autumn Morning Walk”
The Tunbridge World’s Fair has been an annual Vermont tradition since 1867 with the exception of only a few years during that time when the fair was cancelled due to both World War’s and the 2020 pandemic. When my two sons were in elementary… Continue Reading “151st Tunbridge World’s Fair”
On my walks over the weekend, it is very apparent that the seasons are changing. We have entered the season for fall wildflowers and they are providing color along the roadsides and in the fields around my neighborhood. There a few different asters blooming… Continue Reading “Arrival of Fall Wildflowers in Vermont”
Thanksgiving Day in Big Bend National Park started off crisp and clear, eventually warming up in time for a nice mid-day hike into Pine Canyon. The Pine Canyon Trail starts at the end of Pine Canyon Road and is reached via 6 miles of… Continue Reading “Big Bend Hikes: Pine Canyon Trail”
Hiking the upper part of the Lost Mine Trail in the Chisos Mountains last week, I came upon the showy, bright red, tubular flowers of Salvia regla or Mountain Sage. Often blooming in the spring and, again in the fall, the flowers are attractive… Continue Reading “Big Bend Flora 11.2.2022”
After the fall leaves drop and before the snow flies, the subdued colors of the November landscape are so easy on the eyes. There’s magic in each season! I walked back to the pond to check things out and was amazed at the perfect… Continue Reading “November Photo of the Day 11.06.21”