Little details along the trail edges

Posted by Lee Hiller on May 29, 2018
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It is hard no to get excited by long trail shots and the canopy created by spring leaves.  I stand in awe of them before each hike.  The tiny details along the trail edges are the delicate brush stroke on Nature’s canvas. They are a delightful and every changing reminder of the fragile ecosystem we share.

Love to ALL!
Lee

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Raindrop Bokeh in the Glittering Meadow

Posted by Lee Hiller on May 27, 2018
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From a sky which appeared cloudless a spring shower falls into the meadow. Plants for which I have no name hold the drops on tiny filaments lining the prong like structures.  In the magic morning light a glittering meadow appears providing a lovely opportunity to capture the glittery drops and the bokeh effect.

If you know what these plants are could you please leave the name in the comments. I wounder if they are a grass or a wildflower as there seemed to be teeny little flowers (maybe) sprouting from the filaments.

Love to ALL!
Lee

 

 

 

Beautiful Surprise – Needham’s Skimmer Dragonfly

Posted by Lee Hiller on May 26, 2018
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I spend many morning looking for wildflowers and in the soft morning glow I caught sight of something else.  A glittering golden stripe among the green on closer inspection was a spectacular Needham’s Skimmer Dragonfly.

Get out an play!

Love to ALL!
Lee

Moving like a bat out of hell

Posted by Lee Hiller on May 24, 2018
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cormorant in flight

North Mt. Hot Springs national Park: When my husband asked me if the big black bird over head was a vulture I looked up. Flapping wings at a rapid pace and moving like it was being chased by the devil I knew it wasn’t a vulture. I pointed my lens skyward and hoped for something.

It turned out to be the first cormorant I have photographed since arriving in Arkansas 9 years ago.  Once I googled cormorant Arkansas it was clear it had good reason to be flying so quickly. I found the following article in the Arkansas Times “Let’s kill all the cormorants” Legislation sparked by unpopular bird could have far-reaching impact, critics say. https://www.arktimes.com/arkansas/lets-kill-all-the-cormorants/Content?oid=949979

Sport fisherman hate them because they eat fish (pause to roll eyes).  Although they are native to Arkansas extermination was the legislative solution. Their next target was the to be the blue heron  They don’t care that pelicans eat more fish.  The cormorants have to go.

It’s swift pace was out of a sense of self preservation.

Love to ALL!
Lee

cormorant in flight

Between The Pines – A Gateway to Serenity

Posted by Lee Hiller on May 11, 2018
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Between The Pines – A Gateway to Serenity

There are places on trails which hold an ancient magic.  Gateways to places and ideas seen only with an open heart.  As you step between these pines you enter a universe of discovery.

⛅🌱🌄🌿🚶❄🗻🌙🌊🐦☀🌵🐍🌏
Happy Trails

Love to ALL!
Lee