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Wild Indigo Duskywing in the Lavender Haze of Morning

Posted by Lee Hiller on September 26, 2016

Posted in: Hot Springs National Park. Tagged: Butterfly, Hot Springs National Park, Nature Blog, Nature Photography, Photo Blog, Photography, Skipper, Wild Indigo Duskywing, Wild Indigo Duskywing Skipper, Wildflowers. Leave a comment

HSNP Wild Indigo Duskywing on Ouachita Blazing Star

HSNP Wild Indigo Duskywing on Ouachita Blazing Star in the early morning light. The ever present humidity changes with angle of the morning sun. A lovely lavender light caresses both the brown Wild Indigo Duskywing and the bright pink Ouachita Blazing Star. Morning photography on the trail is always includes the gift of beautiful light.

Love to ALL!
Lee

HSNP Wild Indigo Duskywing on Ouachita Blazing Star

Happy Autumn 2016 From Hot Springs National Park

Posted by Lee Hiller on September 22, 2016

Posted in: Hot Springs National Park. Tagged: Autumn Leaves, Colorful Leaves, Hiking Trails, Hot Springs National Park, Nature Blog, Nature Photography, Photo Blog, Photography, Virginia Creeper. 2 Comments

HSNP North Mt Autumn Leaves

Happy Autumn fellow hikers, photographers and those who embrace the beauty of nature. This years show tree is on North Mountain in Hot Springs national Park. Tree and vine leaves decided the first of Autumn was the perfect time to put on a show. Soon the graceful transitions of yellow, orange and red transform the Forest canopy. Nature’s fireworks display is on the way!

Love to ALL!
Lee

HSNP North Mt Autumn Leaves

Last Summer Sunrise of 2016 from Hot Springs Mountain

Posted by Lee Hiller on September 21, 2016

Posted in: Hot Springs National Park. Tagged: Arkansas Sunrise, Eastern View, Hot Springs Mountain View, Hot Springs National Park, Nature Blog, Nature Photography, Photo Blog, Photography, sunrise. 4 Comments

HSNP Sunrise View East from Hot Springs Mountain

I look to the east as pink clouds roll over each ridge like waves over a reef. The inland ocean of cool air collides with warm mist to paint the last summer sunrise of 2016. Soon the Forest Leaves lush from heavy summer rains will be transformed by the chill of autumn.

Love to ALL!
Lee

HSNP Sunrise View East from Hot Springs Mountain

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HSNP Hot Springs Mt Trail Aster

The humidity has been hovering around 75% even in the late afternoon and in the 90% range in the morning. The air shimmers with the heavy moisture as does your skin. You get lovely images if you are patient in the shifting light. Wildflowers hover in the hazy air and colorful leaves seem more vibrant.

Love to ALL!
Lee

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: HSNP Hot Springs Mt Trail Juvenile Robin

: HSNP Hot Springs Mt Trail Morning

: HSNP Hot Springs Mt Trail Aster Wildflower

: HSNP Hot Springs Mt Trail Aster Wildflower

: HSNP Upper Dogwood Trail Autumn Leaves

: HSNP Upper Dogwood Trail Hoary Tick Trefoil Wildflower

: HSNP Upper Dogwood Trail Baby Prairie Lizard

: HSNP Upper Dogwood Trail Baby Prairie Lizard

: HSNP Upper Dogwood Trail Slender Bush Clover Wildflower

Perhaps Nature Dreams that there are less paved places

Posted by Lee Hiller on August 29, 2016

Posted in: Hot Springs National Park. 1 Comment

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Perhaps Nature Dreams that there are less paved places. ~ Lee Hiller

Nature continues to reshape our architecture ignoring or perhaps reminding us the aspirations of mankind are transient. Her winds tear at aging facades and moisture rusts the surfaces of our metal ornamentation. Nature sows her seeds in each edifice commemorating our presence. Roots pry apart ledges, walls and roofs creating a home for sprouting leafy flags that proclaim her strength and beauty. Nature’s reclamation is a reminder that we are only visitors on this planet called Earth.

Love to ALL!
Lee

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Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly in the Mountain Mint

Posted by Lee Hiller on August 28, 2016

Posted in: Hot Springs National Park. Tagged: Butterfly, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly, Hoary Mountain Mint, Hot Springs National Park, Nature Blog, Nature Photography, Photo Blog, Photography, Wildflowers. 3 Comments

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Within the flutter of a Butterfly’s wing I hear Nature’s song. ~ Lee Hiller

In the silence of the early light an Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly feeds upon the delicate Mountain Mint Blossoms.

Love to ALL,
Lee

: HSNP Upper Dogwood Trail Eastern Swallowtail Butterfly on Mountain Mint

: HSNP Upper Dogwood Trail Eastern Swallowtail Butterfly on Mountain Mint

: HSNP Upper Dogwood Trail Eastern Swallowtail Butterfly on Mountain Mint

: HSNP Upper Dogwood Trail Eastern Swallowtail Butterfly on Mountain Mint

A Colorful burst of Fungi

Posted by Lee Hiller on August 23, 2016

Posted in: Hot Springs National Park. Tagged: angels bonnet fungus, bonnet fungus, Fungi, Fungus, gilled fungus, Nature Blog, Nature Photography, Photo Blog, Photography. 1 Comment

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The long stretch of rain combined with shade and warmth to unleash an array of fungi shapes and colors. If you recognize and of these beauties please let me know in the comments section of the images. I freely admit my lack of fungi/fungus identification abilities. This is something I hope to rectify in the future.

Love to ALL!
Lee