I almost played couch potato and skipped my trail walk today because yesterday's beautiful weather had played a trick on us and disappeared. It all started last night with a thunderstorm and then the cooler temperatures moved in. Nevertheless, I finally picked up my camera and went. I'm glad I did because the birds were really …
End of winter in sight
The end of winter is almost in sight! This was my first trail walk in Chagrin River Park for more than a week, and I am happy overjoyed to say that it actually felt like spring. There were several signs of spring to celebrate: my first bluebird of the season; stormy-looking skies, an unidentified bird …
Another Cleveland photo walk
Previous Cleveland photo walks can be seen here and here. A few days ago, our grandson, who, like me, really enjoys photography, celebrated his 20th birthday. For a birthday treat, his parents took him downtown for a photoshoot in several Cleveland neighborhoods and a great lunch in Ohio City. Suspecting I might pout (or be tempted to throw a tantrum) if …
I’m ready for spring, but…
When we woke up this morning, there were several inches of fresh snow on the ground. I know it won't last, and I'm glad that it won't, but this was just a little reminder that winter won't let go yet. At least fresh snow is pretty, and this was the kind of snow that was …
Especially for orchid lovers
In my last post I only had time to post four photos from my visit to the Orchid Mania exhibit at Cleveland's Botanical Garden. Today I am back with more pictures for those of you who love orchids. In addition a variety of orchids, the gallery below includes other things I saw at Orchid Mania: there were …
Out of my comfort zone…Again!
A special exhibit currently at the Cleveland Botanical Gardens is titled Orchid Mania. Today my friend Marti and I went to see the orchids. Visiting the Botanical Gardens is always a treat. Today was no exception. The displays were amazing. I took a lot of pictures and chose four for today's post. As you may have …
Solitude
I enjoyed a solitary walk in a snow-covered Holden Arboretum recently. For 90 minutes I wandered the trails without meeting another person. Ninety minutes of snow-covered solitude is a very peaceful experience. Although the walking wasn't always easy, the landscape was beautiful. It's truly surprising how different the Arboretum looks when the ground, trees, and water are covered …
Trail walking in Downtown Cleveland
Today's blog is a continuation of my last one. Processing and posting my shots from yesterday's trail walk in the city needed more time than I had because I had to stop working on them when it was time to leave for my birthday dinner with our daughters and sons-in-law. For today's post I revisited my …
Out of my comfort zone!
The tagline on my blog says it all: "I am at home among trees." Today's trail walk took me far from those trees into the concrete sidewalks of downtown Cleveland, and way out of my comfort zone. As anyone who follows my blog knows, I am a nature photographer, and I find most of my …
A Fabulous Friday
Consider yourself warned: Today's post is a long one because this has been a very full week with an amazing number of photo opps. Before I could say "Jack Robinson," the week has flown by, and my camera card is filled with memories. However, it's Friday again and time for an end of the week post, …
SEEN ALONG THE TRAIL 