Category: Vermont

Winter Fog

I love the way the fog envelops the landscape on these moisture-laden winter mornings – the frozen droplets of water masquerading as little jewels clinging to the branches of our front yard oak tree.

Curling Beech Leaves

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”

Winter Walk

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.

Winter Palette of Color

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”

Oak Leaves and Snow

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”

Winter’s Blanket

Old man winter comes Spreading his puffy blanket Across the landscape. ~Lynn Thomas Amber

Leaf Patterns 11.3.23

Leaf Patterns The curl of the leaf Encourages me to inspect Nature’s intention. ~ Lynn Thomas Amber

Reflections

Reflections A distant crow calls A still pond reflects the charm And mood of the day. ~Lynn Thomas Amber

Beech Leaves 11.1.2023

Persistent beech leaves Twisting, curling, turning brown Wintertide teases. ~ Lynn Thomas Amber

Foggy Mornings

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”