Fall Steps

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
It would appear that these steps lead…nowhere! Actually, they lead back to the trail I had been following for some time. The leaves had been falling thick and fast, and had carpeted the entire area. When I turned around, it was difficult to see anything except a heavy blanket of leaves. It reminded me of [...]

Chilled Dove

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 I don’t know about you, but I am not ready for winter just yet!
The day started out with blanket of snow several inches deep, and this image was captured this afternoon, after the sun came out and the melt had begun in earnest. Yes, I know it’s only October 10th, but evidently the powers that be [...]

Luscious Lotus

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
As blooming plants go, this one has a versatility and history that can’t be beat! Don’t confuse this aquatic perennial with the water-lily. The lotus flower is only found in hues of pink or white, and contains the structure that forms a distinctive circular seed pod. Though rooted firmly in fresh water ponds or streams, [...]