Cedar Glades Park

Blogging U #photo101 – Solitude on a Solo Hike in Black and White

Posted by Lee Hiller on June 12, 2015
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I have begun to embrace the transformative possibilities of black and white photography.  It embodies the beauty of solitude found within a solo hike. Stepping into the unknown of a path appearing to stretching endlessly before me.  The approach to each bend in the trail where Nature waits patiently to reveal herself.  Whispering of leaves blending with the creaking sway of pines reaching skyward, it is there I hear the Universe with my Soul.

Alone with the Forest Sentinels
whispering
leading
pleading
pulling
into the serenity of solitude.

Solitude among the Forest Sentinels - Cedar Glades Park, Arkansas

Solitude among the Forest Sentinels – Cedar Glades Park, Arkansas

Solitude among the Forest Sentinels - Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas

Solitude among the Forest Sentinels – Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas

Solitude among the Forest Sentinels - Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas

Solitude among the Forest Sentinels – Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas

Solitude among the Forest Sentinels - Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas

Solitude among the Forest Sentinels – Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas

 

I am taking a photography journey via WordPress.com’s  Blogging U Photo 101 course.  Between now and my birthday (July 04th) the project will involve expanding my photography sight and insight.  As for the daily project deadline the art of photography and life rarely go as planned.

Life and Death on the Trail in Cedar Glades

Posted by Lee Hiller on July 20, 2014
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Last weekend early morning in Cedar Glades Park I photographed a bit of Nature on the side of the trail that I did not realized was an empty Box Turtle shell.  The sun was still low and I could not see everything clearly.  Later on the hike we discovered a male Box Turtle in the middle of the trail.  My husband Rick picked him up and to move him off the mixed use (mountain bikes and hikers) trail.  A team of three cyclists had buzzed past us earlier and now after seeing I had photographed an empty shell I know my husband likely saved a life that day.

Love to ALL!

Lee

Damselflies, Wildflowers and Fungi in Cedar Glades Park

Posted by Lee Hiller on June 24, 2014
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My husband and I realized we had not been out to Cedar Glades Park in Garland County Arkansas since the government shut down in 2013 that locked us out of Hot Springs National Park.  If you like tall Trees, Fungi, Wildflowers and Insects you will enjoy the various park trails.

I love the Fungi but have no clue the names for the majority of them.  The variety of shapes and colors are wonderful.  It is like an Easter egg hunt in the Forest trying to spot all the unique shape and color combinations.  The numerous rainy days and higher temperature have created a bountiful crop throughout our area in Arkansas.

Love to ALL!
Lee

 

Autumn Leaves Among the Forest Sentinels

Posted by Lee Hiller on November 7, 2013
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I hear the Universe within each moment of silence on the Forest trail. ~ Lee Hiller

The strong Short Leaf Pines protected some of the delicate Autumn Leaves from the storms last week.  Rain fell and winds blew, the color once high in the canopy is a beautiful part of the forest carpet at my feet. The trails glow with the moisture soaked translucent color of Leaves nestled among the tall sentinels of the Forest.

The Sense of Humor of the Universe… I often joke with mu husband Rick about finding a diamond while we are hiking (yes Arkansas has diamonds). As we neared the end of this hike I looked down to see a solitaire shaped quartz nestled in the moss. It made me smile, the Universe has a wicked sense of humor. So I have found my diamond, the hunt is finally over 😉

Love to ALL!
Lee

Colorful Autumn Fungi in the Forest

Posted by Lee Hiller on November 5, 2013
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They emerge from their slumber pushing out from stumps and up from the layers covering the Forest floor.  Fungi is a variety of colors and shapes paint the Autumn landscape.  As Wildflowers begin to vanish their blooms are replaced by beautiful fungi blossoms. Please do not steal the fungi from National, State and County Parks as they are an important food source for the Wildlife during autumn and winter.

Love to ALL!
Lee