Category: Native Trees and Shrubs

Rain Clouds and Cholla in the Desert

Posted on January 29, 2022 by

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The Teddybear Cholla is one of my favorite desert plants! It literally glows in the landscape – especially in the early morning and early evening light. The other day the skies clouded up and we actually got a sprinkling of rain in the Arizona… Continue Reading “Rain Clouds and Cholla in the Desert”

Category: Arizona, Black and White Photography, Desert, KOFA National Wildlife Refuge, Native plants, Native Trees and Shrubs, Photography, Places of Interest

Cactus and Birds

Posted on January 14, 2022 by

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I’m at least 2 weeks behind in postings and need to spend time getting caught up – but just wanted to post this cute picture of a remarkably patient cactus wren, who perched nicely for me while I tried to get a decent shot.… Continue Reading “Cactus and Birds”

Category: Birds, Native plants, Native Trees and Shrubs, Nature, Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Photography

November Edisto Beach Trip III

Posted on November 20, 2021 by

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My last full day on Edisto Beach was a busy one indeed. I embarked on my now regular sunrise walk noticing the very subdued colors this morning. There was a thick cloud cover as I started out but eventually the sun broke through the… Continue Reading “November Edisto Beach Trip III”

Category: Archeology, Atlantic Ocean, Edisto Beach, Hikes, Native Trees and Shrubs, Nature, Photography, Places of Interest, Seascapes, South Carolina

October Photo a Day 10.2.21

Posted on October 2, 2021 by

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How appropriate that I would share a photograph of this beautiful rose on the anniversary of the birthday of my grandmother, Virginia! The small rose hips and the brilliant burgundy fall color of Rosa virginiana are very showy right now along Otter Cove in… Continue Reading “October Photo a Day 10.2.21”

Category: Acadia National Park, Fall Season, Flowering Plants, Flowering Shrubs, Native plants, Native Trees and Shrubs, Photography

Beautiful Hiking Weather

Posted on May 27, 2021 by

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I’ve been busy hiking the past couple of days on two of my favorite trails in Acadia National Park. The weather has been unseasonably warm for this time of year and I took advantage of it! Hiking the same trails might seem redundant to… Continue Reading “Beautiful Hiking Weather”

Category: Acadia National Park, Flowering Plants, Hikes, Maine, Mount Desert Island, Native plants, Native Trees and Shrubs, Photography, Seascapes

Aunt Betty’s Pond

Posted on May 25, 2021 by

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The second day of my time off work last week, I decided to ride my bike on some of the carriage roads in Acadia National Park. One of my favorite areas is the loop that surrounds Witch Hole Pond. Since that circular loop is… Continue Reading “Aunt Betty’s Pond”

Category: Acadia National Park, Biking, Flowering Plants, Flowering Shrubs, Maine, Mount Desert Island, Native plants, Native Trees and Shrubs, Photography

Pleasant Pemetic

Posted on May 19, 2021 by

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The Rhodora In May, when sea-winds pierced our solitudes,I found the fresh Rhodora in the woods,Spreading its leafless blooms in a damp nook,To please the desert and the sluggish brook.The purple petals fallen in the poolMade the black water with their beauty gay;Here might… Continue Reading “Pleasant Pemetic”

Category: Acadia National Park, Flowering Shrubs, Hikes, Maine, Mount Desert Island, Native Trees and Shrubs, Photography, Spring

Acadia Awakening

Posted on May 15, 2021 by

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Acadian Walk Rocky root-filled trail Winds through the silent forest Peace infuses the air. ~Lynn Thomas Amber I’m back! It’s been three weeks since I once again landed on Mount Desert Island for my summer gig in Acadia National Park. It’s been a busy… Continue Reading “Acadia Awakening”

Category: Acadia National Park, Atlantic Ocean, Flowering Plants, Flowering Shrubs, Maine, Native Trees and Shrubs, Photography, Places of Interest, Seascapes, Spring, Sunset/Sunrise, Wildflowers

Sounds of Spring

Posted on March 11, 2021 by

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Sights and Sounds of Spring Meltwater trickles Along the mud-covered road A burbling river. ~ Lynn Thomas Amber Yesterday, the sun was shining brightly, warming the spring air and lighting up the forest. I found that I had a little extra bounce in my… Continue Reading “Sounds of Spring”

Category: Lifestyle, Native Trees and Shrubs, Photography, Poetry, Snow, Spring, Vermont

Old Maple Branch

Posted on January 24, 2021 by

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I walk by this old roadside maple tree everyday trying to imagine how I might capture it in a photograph. I decided to focus on the large branch stretching out from the tree trunk. Framing the branch in an empty sky with a hint… Continue Reading “Old Maple Branch”

Category: Black and White Photography, Native Trees and Shrubs, Photography, Snow, Vermont, Winter

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