“Between every two pines is a doorway to a new world.” – John Muir Lake Lure in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, weeks before it was decimated by catastrophic flooding from the remnants of wild, raging Hurricane Helene. While difficult to spot mammals sheltering within the thick brush and large trees of theContinue reading “Wild”
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Palm Tree Pecker
What tap-taps on the palm tree? It’s red head bobbing greedily Inside the tree a hole is pecked Within which hides treasured insects What shriek-shrieks assertively?Wanting a taste of the bounty The woodpecker is not deterred Ignoring the cries of the coveting bird dVerse Quadrille #212: What the What? Lens-Artists Challenge #324: In the DetailsContinue reading “Palm Tree Pecker”
Hostel in the Forest
A rustic “treehouse” hostel in Brunswick, Georgia provided an amazing overnight stay for a family roadtrip down to Florida. Not far off the highway, but deep into the woods, we were transported to the silence of the forest. We stayed in a two story cabin – kids upstairs. The walls were strategically placed to blockContinue reading “Hostel in the Forest”
Wanderlust
A hot winding road through dry desert mountains Bighorn sheep look down from rocky ledges A river rushes somewhere belowThe ancient creator of this miraculous canyon In the distance I hear The rhythm of gentle waves lapping the shore Perhaps they are this way… The smell of petrichor I breathe in the cool, damp airTheContinue reading “Wanderlust”
At The Shoreline
At the shoreline two boats rest From sandy beach to rocky shore – a bridge connects Where the river and the sea combine Driftwood lazes at the shoreline Lens Artists Challenge #314: Shorelines, hosted by Anne.
Cool Waters
Surrounded by water sits a lonely lighthouse in the Hudson River. The ghosts of notorious prisoners cry icy tears into the San Francisco Bay. Inner blues evaporate in the serene silence of an enchanting island overlooking the Turtle River. Cool blue adventures await over vast oceans. This week John is hosting Lens-Artists Challenge #313. TheContinue reading “Cool Waters”
Garden Stroll
“The garden reconciles human art and wild nature, hard work and deep pleasure, spiritual practice and the material world. It is a magical place because it is not divided.” Thomas Moore All of the photos in this post were taken at Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. A lovely and irresistible place for aContinue reading “Garden Stroll”
Italian Balconies
Tantalizing scents Mingle with ocean breezes Garlic and basil Waft from balconies ajar Signaling time for dinner Lens-Artists #309 – Balconies hosted by PR Colleen’s 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No. 45
Pairs in Perspective
A pair of photos showing a fungus covered tree stump. The first focused on the fungus covered stump and the second featuring the fungus. It is difficult to discern the size of this glass bottle sculpture until you place a person in its center. These aquatic plants are part of a much larger picture. AContinue reading “Pairs in Perspective”
Touring Miami
Thousands of people flock to South Florida every winter to escape the cold and enjoy its subtropical climate. Aside from being a traffic-packed, beach-crowded, long-lined mess, Miami offers a wonderful art scene, multi-cultural diversity and ample opportunity for over-the-top consumerism. To preserve wildlife and the sanity of city dwellers, it is easy to find respiteContinue reading “Touring Miami”
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