Continuing from Some Of My Favorite Moments from 2010… Where to begin, it would not be possible without YOU! Thank You to those who have kindly subscribed and clicked through to my blog this year. A blog is nothing without readers, those who hike with me via my words and photographs on Hike Our Planet this is dedicated to you!
A special Thank You to my beloved husband Rick who puts up with my
time away hiking and photographing the beauty of Arkansas.
2011 was filled with wonderful moments along the trails in Arkansas. I created more videos and became more adept at capturing creatures with my new camera and lens. I visited two new parks (for me) and hiked many new trails. Snow fell, leaves sprouted, wildflowers bloomed, heat sizzled and autumn painted the trails. In November 2011 I celebrated the 2nd anniversary of my Hike Our Planet blog. Added 40+ new videos to my new YouTube blog Channel Lee Hiller Designs Photography. Videos included a series for Photographers For Japan to aid Mercy Corps with Japan earthquake/tsunami relief. Lake Ouachita State Park’s Caddo bend Trail was hit by a tornado so sadly the trail won’t reopen until late 2012 (hopefully).
If you have your own favorite post or photograph from my 2011 blog posts please share it in the comments below. You can click on any of the blog titles below to re-read any of my favorites.
January 2011 – OH DEER! Horseshoe Mountain in Lake Catherine State Park
LCSP Horseshoe Mountain Whitetail Deer
January 2010 – Lake Ouachita State Park – Caddo Bend Trail Pt 1
Lake Ouachita State Park Caddo Trail Observation Deck
February 2011 – Robins Return to Hot Springs with the Winter Snow
Entrance Male Cardinal in Snow
Arlington Lawn American Robin Snow
March 2011 – Moths, Butterflies, Wildflowers and Fordyce Peaks Hiking Along the Sunset Trail
HSNP Fordyce Ricks Pond Luna Moth
April 2011 – Spring Paints North Mountain with Wildflowers and Butterflies
HSNP Goat Rock Trail Wild Hyacinth Orange Yellow Butterfly
May 2011 – West Mountain Spring Pink Fire and a Dung Beetle Video
HSNP West Mountain Top Trail Pink Fire
June 2011 – Beautiful Blue Jay, Foraging Squirrels and a big Fly?
Hot Springs National Park Arlington Lawn Blue Jay
June 2011 – Pileated Woodpecker Brothers in Hot Springs National Park
July 2011 – Natures Beauty: Eastern Cottontail, Scarlet Tanagers and Wildflowers
HSNP Tufa Terrace Trail Male Eastern Cottontail
August 2011 – Hiking in Hot Springs National Park and The City Pt 1
HSNP Sugarloaf Mountain Sunset Trail Summer
September 2011 – The City Cradled By Hot Springs National Park
City Cradled By Hot Springs National Park
October 2011 – Zen Rocks, Wildflowers and Colorful Wings on Sugarloaf Mountain
HSNP Sugarloaf Mountain Balanced Rock Trail View
November 2011 – Autumn Leaves, Sundogs, Butterflies and Mockingbirds
HSNP Sky Over Hot Springs Mt. Rainbow Clouds Sundogs
December 2011 – Heavenly Mountain View of a Foggy Sunrise in the Valley
HSNP Sunrise Valley Fog View From Hot Springs Mountain
December 2011 – Beautiful Birds in the Autumn Fog
HSNP Hot Spring Mountain Road Tufted Titmouse
Hit The Trails in Hot Springs National Park All Year Round
2011 Winter Spring Summer Wildflowers in Arkansas Pt 1
2011 Winter Spring Summer Wildflowers in Arkansas Pt 2
2011 Winter Spring Summer Wildflowers in Arkansas Pt 3
2011 Butterflies: Red Spotted Purple Butterfly
2011 Birds of Hot Springs National Park: Brown Thrasher
2010 Field Notes: Turkey Vultures
2010 Field Notes: Wild About Mockingbirds
2010 Field Notes: Ice Ribbons and Frost Flowers
2010 Field Notes: Damselfly Dragonfly its in the Wings and Eyes
2010 Field Notes: Mixed-Species Foraging Flock Robins and Waxwings
2010 Field Notes: Woodpeckers Of Hot Springs National Park
2010 The Best Of: Trails and Paths
2010 The Best Of: Butterflies
2010 The Best Of: Birds
2010 The Best Of: Squirrels
2010 The Best Of: Chipmunks
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It is hard to believe its been just over 2 years and what started as a fun hobby is now turning into a very visible entity. When I observe art, photograpy, etc I wonder, especially if I’m close to the person if it is “as good (or bad) as I think it is. I knew yours was good, no great, but not that many had yet seen it; and, you were still honing your craft. Now, everyone knows a Lee Hiller Photograph c2011 when it appears. The photos are gorgeous and so are the licensed products at LeeHillerDesigns.com. I’m very proud of you and honored to have “tagged along” on numerous hikes. It has become a passion for me too; the hiking, nature, etc. Love ur LH Rick x0xx0