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Signs Can Say So Much
Signs, of course, say things to me. Yep, that’s what they’re there for. But signs say so much more than their intention. I have a whole section of photographs devoted to just signs. This is one of those that I’ve captured over the years – from 21 years ago, during a trip to New Mexico.…
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Fractals In The Garden
An incredibly beautiful vegetable. And delicious too. It tastes like broccoli which might be my favorite vegetable, just a bit more mild tasting. This is Romanesco (Brassica oleracea ‘Romanesco’). In the autumn, Pedro, of Saint Isidore Homestead & Permaculture, carries this at the Greene Farmers Market. This fascinating plant was developed by using traditional cross-breeding…
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Blueberry Red
Each season holds special qualities with Blueberry bushes. In the autumn, the leaves are right up there in their intensity. Right up there with all the other leaves here in the woods, celebrating another spectacular season. From lovely blooms in spring to yummy berries in summer. A color celebration in autumn. Red branches, buds waiting…
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No Leaves Left
Our autumn is now past its peak. The wind has come through in a rage, taking not just the leaves but some branches and trees as well. Here, sitting in a Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida) is an Eastern Phoebe (Sayornis phoebe). Dogwoods are so beautiful all year long. With their leaves gone and the berries…
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Yoga Moth
Yesterday at yoga I noticed something high up on the wall, near the ceiling. It looked like a bit of a smudge. I wondered how it got there, but didn’t give it another thought. Today that smudge turned into a moth. A yoga moth, or in the real world, a Dot-Lined White Moth (Artace cribrarius).…
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A Symbol Of Halloween
American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos). One smart bird. Smart enough to use tools to accomplish tasks. They remember human faces and mimic sounds. I have conversations with them, although I have no idea what I’m saying since I don’t have knowledge of the language of the Crows. When I do start a conversation with one crow, others seem…
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The Last Leaf On The Dogwood
There was just ONE leaf left on the Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida) out by the pond yesterday. This morning. This afternoon, still it held on. Then came the cold front. Dark clouds as sunset approached. Wild winds. And then darkness of the night. Tomorrow morning autumn leaves will be scattered all over the ground. Leaves…
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Soon To Let Go
Soon to let go. Soon to drop to the ground. Soon to be bare branches with buds of flowers at the tips. Flowers to bloom six months from now. All set to go. Just waiting for the perfect time. Time for the blooms of Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida) to open and delight. _______________________________________________________________________ If you…
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Not Blue But Lavender
A common name for this Aster is Blue Wood Aster. It’s not a blue flower but pale purple or lavender. I choose not to use that name but rather another common name, Heartleaf Aster (Symphyotrichum cordifolium). I’m seeing these precious puffs of lavender all along the gravel road going up the mountain. A perfect accent…