"I am at home among trees." ~ J.R.R. Tolkien
...I went for a photowalk in the Holden Arboretum, one of my favorite places to spend time with (or without) my camera. My chosen destination was the butterfly garden, but once there, I saw very few butterflies. There was a hummingbird flitting around in the colorful flowers, but he wouldn't sit for a photo opp, …
I took a break from working on my Blogging 101 assignments and headed for the park to give my camera a workout. Recently I've been spending way more time on the computer than I would like. Along the trail I walked this morning, I passed by this meadow where there are bluebird boxes. I actually …
... You would have met Jessie and Joe. Even though their health, especially Jessie's, has declined since I first met them two years ago, they still take regular walks in the park. When I asked them for this photo opp, Jessie stepped away from the walker she now uses and they moved closer together. One of my joys …
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... I enjoyed a snowy (and very cold) walk. We were blessed with 8-10 inches of snow on Sunday and Monday. Although some people probably wouldn't consider that a blessing, it definitely makes photography more interesting. As challenging as it was to walk the snow-covered trails in the park, I couldn't resist getting out to take …
This wasn't a sunny morning, more on the cloudy side, but it wasn't especially cold either. All-in-all, a good morning for a photo walk! The first bird to pose for my camera was the RBW (red-bellied woodpecker). She had discovered a few seeds on the top of the fence post and was enjoying a peaceful morning snack. It didn't …
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Beyond the fence pictured below is a large meadow, a habitat for a variety of fascinating birds; however, walkers are not permitted in that area, so, officially, the fence marks the end of the trail. Overhanging one end of the fence rail is a tree, a gathering place for cardinals, chickadees, woodpeckers, and many other birds that fly …
Trail walking with my camera is my hobby...one that can take up many hours each day if I let it, and it is a hobby that has many advantages. It motivates me to take a walk in a park five or six days each week. It's a great way to get exercise. I've met many wonderful people …
Sometimes a simple walk in the park on a brisk fall afternoon can turn into a magical experience. My walk today was like that. I'm not sure if it was the crispness of the fall air or just the time of day, but the animals were very active. I posted my favorite images in the …
Several months ago, our Metropark opened up a new location, a small park with a beautiful overlook and a great view of Lake Erie. There was even access to a beach for walking, skipping stones, or picnicking. A few days after the park opened, Bob and I decided to see what it was all about, …
SEEN ALONG THE TRAIL 