Bee

Bark

This birch tree has the most luscious bark with such an unusual range of colors.

Autumn Leaves

Fall is here. I could take pictures of the colorful hills, but nothing says it better than maple leaves. Again -- on the hood of my car.

Bricks

Along the banks of the river are thousands of crushed and worn bricks.

Pretty Berries

Morning Glory

Came upon a fence covered with morning glories blowing in the breeze. It was such a gorgeous sight and brightened my whole day. Blue, white, yellow and green.

Serious Spider

Came upon this little gem in my back yard. I got as close as I dared to photograph it, but right after I took this shot, it moved very quickly and I screamed and the magical moment was over!

Black Walnut

During lunchtime, I drive to a quiet spot near a little river. A black walnut tree is dropping its fruit everywhere, so I started photographing them, and this picture in particular I think is very beautiful. How did I get that gorgeous background? It is not water. It is the hood of my car.

Country Road

This is such a sweet road -- I always feel swept right into it as I pass by.

Another Sunset

Couldn't resist these clouds at dusk.

Been a Long Time

Been so long since I've posted. It was such a long hot summer, I didn't go for my walks. But now that the crisp air is back, I feel invigorated and re-energized. And lo and behold, look what I was missing all summer...

Country Scene

A Vision

Had to photograph some mannequins for my job, and was surprised at how interesting this was. They were not creepy, but kind of ethereal in a way. Carried this one outside onto the lawn, and I love the result.

Mannequins

Couldn't resist.

No Two Greens Are Alike

Swiss Chard

How can it be possible that Swiss chard is so red and so green?

Black Eyed Susans

These gorgeous creatures quietly decorate the sides of the road, mixed in with new and old grasses. They dare you to ignore them, but only bring memories back of a charmed childhood to me.

Queen Anne's Lace

Queen Anne's Lace is gorgeous just before it opens fully, before it loses its purple hue. This gorgeous flower is everywhere right now, growing alongside day lilies and chickory. If you pull the entire plant up, you can chew on the carrot-like root.

Bug on his Back

Came home from work to find this bug on his back in the blazing sun on a cement slab. It was flailing its arms and legs wildly and never in a million years could have turned itself over to save its life. I guess it would have fried in that hot sun or it would have been a tasty meal for a bird, but this was its lucky day. After I took some pics and a video, I put a twig near its legs and it grasped the twig so tightly...and I placed it in the shade in some weeds. That was a sweet ending to a long day.

Dreamy Field With Fences