Another overcast day, but even so, a walk in the woods is a good way to while away an hour or two, and a much better use of my time than lounging in an easy chair reading yesterday's news in the Plain Dealer (or today's news for that matter). Even though the dampness may turn …
Monday musings
My calendar insists that today is March 4th. In sixteen short days, we will observe the spring equinox, the astronomical first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere; in other words, the first official day of spring! Here in Ohio, we will "spring forward" next weekend, turning our clocks an hour ahead for the beginning …
Weather report
Although the calendar indicates that we should be enjoying Spring, Mother Nature has refused to cooperate. In the weeks since the reportedly "gentler season" officially began on March 21, we have experienced mostly cold and/or very damp weather...the kind of weather that does not draw me out for trail walking with my camera. As a …
New day—New trail walk
Good morning, Trail Walkers. I hope you're ready for another trek along the trails in Chagrin River Park. It never get monotonous for me when I'm out on the trail, but recently I'm seeing the same birds day after day. Here's hoping that the coming of spring will soon bring some migratory birds back to …
Taking Mabel on the trail
Bob was taking Mabel for a walk in the park, so, even though it was late afternoon, I tagged along. Mabel, our daughter and son-in-law's dog, is temporarily our house guest. They sold their home and are planning to relocate as soon as they find the right house or property. Meanwhile, we are back to …
A late afternoon trail walk
On cold days, I'm not always excited about putting on all the winter paraphernalia yet another time, especially as the sun is slowly sinking behind the trees; however, today I pushed open the door of my comfort zone and headed out for a chilly hour along the trails in Chagrin River Park. My first goal …
Introducing my newly refurbished website and two new Fabulous Faces
If you follow my blog, you probably remember that I especially enjoy taking pictures of people and dogs when I meet them on my trail walks. I met Cindy and Lynn, two fabulous and friendly trail walkers, in Chagrin River Park this morning, and after a brief conversation, I asked if I could take their …
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I couldn’t believe my eyes!
The clouds parted and the sun appeared in a beautiful blue sky this morning, and I truly couldn't believe my eyes! What a difference a day can make! After trudging down the trail yesterday under completely overcast skies, with wet snow blowing in my face, I didn't think I would see the sun today. And maybe not for the …
Take off!
I've been using manual mode a lot these days, trying to get the look I want in my shots. I like the results this time...a little blur, but still clear enough to tell what is happening as the cardinal flies away with the "bark butter bit" he has just grabbed off the post. The blur …
Northern cardinal
Highly visible and happy to pose for his portrait, the cardinal is a year-round resident of northeast Ohio and can live up to 15 years in the wild. It is the state bird of Ohio and six other states, including Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, and North Carolina. This makes him a record holder …
SEEN ALONG THE TRAIL 