Red-Bellied Snake on the Trail and Autumn Leaves in the Canopy

Posted by Lee Hiller on September 19, 2017
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For the second time we spotted a tiny secretive snake on the Hot Springs Mountain Trail.  Last October we were lucky to see a western worm snake (Rare Trail Traveler Western Wormsnake). This time we spot a red-bellied snake laying on the trail.  In the early light I stepped over what I thought might not be a twig.  As I looked down the dark head became clear.  Turning quickly I stopped my husband. We enjoyed observing this beautiful being.

Love to ALL!
Lee

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The Art of Nature Forest Gargoyle

Posted by Lee Hiller on September 16, 2017
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Nature’s Art – The Forest Gargoyle

When I first started hiking and taking photographs in Hot Springs National Park I would use landmarks as reminders of time and distance.  Often I would be out 4+ hours wandering.  Oh a bird. Oh a butterfly. Look at that Tree.  Poof, 4 hours later I would run home.  One of my favorite markers is a Nature art piece I call “The Forest Gargoyle”.

Love to ALL!
Lee

Nature’s Art – The Forest Gargoyle

Illuminated Bird in a Forest Tapestry of Rainbow Webs

Posted by Lee Hiller on September 15, 2017
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Illuminated Bird in a Forest Tapestry of Rainbow Webs

Illuminated Bird in a Forest Tapestry of Rainbow Webs

In the distance bird song filled the air.  Hidden in the leaves and tantalizingly close yet unseen.  The early morning Forest was a tapestry of rainbow webs. Orbs floating in the small branches and large panels stretching between Trees.  Shimmering with color in the rising sun.  When I edited my photos I realized I had captured a bird glowing in the morning light flying among the rainbow strands.

Love to ALL!
Lee

A Forest Tapestry of Rainbow Webs

A Forest Tapestry of Rainbow Webs