sharing my thoughts through words and images
There are loads of young beech trees in our deciduous Vermont forest. The curling, marcescent leaves catch the sun in a delightful way with patterns of light and shade. I love photographing them. Notice the buds – years ago as a student of landscape… Continue Reading “Curling Beech Leaves”
I pass by this old, abandoned sugar house on my daily walks. The current owner of the property has placed some colorful birdhouses on the building – adding a touch of color to an otherwise monochromatic landscape.
A palette of gray Colors the winter landscape Till one looks deeper. ~ Lynn Amber On my walk today, it was windy and cold and as I started out everything just seemed to me to be shades of gray. I started looking closer and… Continue Reading “Winter Palette of Color”
Winter’s icy grip Grasps the marcescent oak leaves Clinging for dear life. ~Lynn Amber The oak trees on our property are not native to this precise location. They were born from acrons scooped up at a Pennsylvania rest stop many years ago – by… Continue Reading “Oak Leaves and Snow”
Old man winter comes Spreading his puffy blanket Across the landscape. ~Lynn Thomas Amber
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”