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Brush strokes of spring in the emerging light of humidity

Posted by Lee Hiller on March 28, 2018
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It was humid! 80 degrees and humid! March should not be this hot and humid.  The air was lovely and clear when I started hiking but at 1 hour in it rapidly started changing.  A shimmering haze and sweat fogging my lens and brow. Even the view to the Ouachita Mountains was obscured by the humidity.

This said the hike was a lovely mix of spring leaves and wildflowers.  Goatweed Leafwing Butterflies were everywhere plus I spotted a tiny juvenile Red-bellied Woodpecker and a five-lined skink.  There is also this green grass like plant (a grass maybe) with pod-like tops growing in a burn zone.  If you know what it it is please share in the comments.

Happy Trails

Love to ALL!
Lee

Colorful Forest Confetti of Wildflowers, Leaves and Tree Seeds

Posted by Lee Hiller on March 25, 2018
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I wish you could all see the Forest in person.  My photography never seems to do it justice when it is in a constant flow of transition. The tree tapestry of Redbud blossoms layered with a sprinkling of confetti made up of new leaves and seeds is mesmerizing during the magic hour. Wildflowers are display in variegated and subtle color variations.  If you live in Arkansas please get out and hike so you can see this beauty in person.  I think this is going to be a spectacular spring.  Meaning I am going to have to dash out between rain/thunder storms to enjoy the spring show.

On a side note this week I discovered there are likely more deer in the park than I realize.  My husband and I were hiking and he sat down on an old stone bench.  My eyes were drawn past him and I tried to focus on what was unusual about the trees.  Once I adjusted my sight the face of a deer appeared among the branches 12 feet away.  Then I was also able to see another adult and two youngsters a further in the trees.  I did not move afraid even to raise my camera and startle them.  A bit later as they moved off I took my photos.  They did not move far away and were curious about us as we moved along the trail in the early morning light.  Now I know that feeling of never being alone in the Forest is likely true.

Love to ALL!
Lee

A glimpse of spring on a winters day in the Forest

Posted by Lee Hiller on February 27, 2017
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The Forest opens my Heart to the secrets of spring. ~ Lee Hiller

Love to ALL!
Lee

Butterflies and Wildflowers Among a Sprinkling of Spring Leaves

Posted by Lee Hiller on March 18, 2016
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Spring unfurls cradling my Soul within Nature’s embrace. ~ Lee Hiller

 

Colorful Butterflies return to the Rainforest

Posted by Lee Hiller on April 27, 2015
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Last year Butterflies were scarce in Hot Springs National Park.  Many friends throughout the country also reported seeing less insects including Butterflies in 2014.  Nature is resilient if we give her space to breathe and recover from human devastation.  It has been a blessing to see colorful wings in 2015.

Please be thoughtful in how you protect your plants by avoiding chemical pesticides in favor of interspersing repelling plants. Also a mix of garlic and cayenne makes a great plant spray.

Love to ALL!
Lee