In November and December as the days grew shorter, I lamented. So dreary …. so hard to motivate and then Solstice: a milestone to celebrate! But now, as days turned to weeks and indeed days are lengthening and the turning of the calendar page I’m taking time each morning to pause and appreciate not justContinue reading “Pausing for the view”
Tag Archives: Mother Nature
Cold morning views
Azure skies above frosting coated trees shimmer cold morning colors
Wordless Wednesday sunset
American Kestrel
Watching and waiting high atop a leafless tree looking for breakfast Some facts about the American Kestrel: They live in areas with low vegetation and few trees. They hunt by day. They are the most common falcon in North America. They dine on insects, small rodents, small birds. I hope you’ve enjoyed today’s photo, Haiku,Continue reading “American Kestrel”
Full Moon Rising
Braving winter chill we wait for the moon to rise – magical glow begins, backlighting nearby peaks until until until the moon in all its glory lights up the night sky.
Solstice and the (almost) full moon
As the shortest day of the year turns from daylight to darkness, the moon rises. This beautiful gibbous moon, just one day shy of a full moon, brightens the night. This was the inspiration for Aliana Reaches for the Moon. Look for more photos of the moon tomorrow.
Sunset in full color
Sometimes the timing is right. Sometimes the view takes your breath away. Sometimes the colors get better at the end. Sometimes there is art on display for everyone.
Wordless Wednesday
Snow-Covered Peaks Above the Tree Line
Pristine snow ahead dark pines contrast beautifully December Sunday
Sunset Hike 360 Views
Sunset has a surreal glow. I’m forever seeing shapes in the clouds. The moon inspires, no matter its phase. Where we live, neighbors light up the tree at the top peak for December. Charlie turns ten months old!
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