September 22nd, 2009
This acorn caught my eye as I was climbing a steep hill in our heavily wooded Mason District Park. Everything on the ground before me—leaves, branches, soil and seeds—was dry and brown, except for this one acorn. Its striking colors leapt out at me from the drab surroundings, and I almost passed it by, but gave it a second thought and returned for a shot.
It just happens that an acorn seed that has a yellow, brown or black body, as well as a loose cap, is ripe and can be easily planted to grow one’s own oak. Read Growing Oaks from Acorns if you’re interested.
The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn.
~~Ralph Waldo Emerson
Happy Autumnal Equinox!
November 25th, 2008
I’ve been “stockpiling” most of my fall photos. I refrain from using the word “hoard” lest I conjure up visions of a houseful of kitties, old newspapers and empty tuna cans…not that there’s anything wrong with that! As I’ve yet to reach that point (although I feel I’m quickly approaching), as far as the photos are concerned, I’ve decided to wash my hair of ‘em, set ‘em free and put ‘em out there for all to see—they’re starting to gather dust!
November 14th, 2008
Lately on our walks I’ve been hurriedly skimming my surroundings, lagging behind W. and Lucy as I try to snap the remnants of autumn before the wind and rain destroy all that’s vibrant for yet another year. My photographs will soon be bound by stark, branchy landscapes and milky skies, but I’m okay with that and am actually looking forward to the change. I see just as much beauty in a cold, barren winter as in a budding spring, leafy summer or colorful fall. Mother Earth never lets me down as there is beauty in all that she designs.
I have plenty of fall foliage yet to show, but I favor the fallen leaves. Their colors are beautiful as well as the arrangements in which they fall.
As someone who always reads much into everything, I will say that this is a sign that despite our differences, we will come together. Sounds good to me!
October 27th, 2008
I realize it’s autumn and everyone is focused on the yellows and oranges and reds, but I recently saw this pink flower and immediately noticed how out of place it looked amidst the golden foliage and browning grasses. I think it may possibly be a type of Bougainvillea, but am not sure (please comment if you know otherwise!). For those of you who prefer warmer temperatures and a spring-time feel in the air, look at this beautiful flower, then close your eyes and imagine…
