It was a perfect day for a trail walk, so I headed to Holden Arboretum because the sun was shining, the sky was blue, and I hoped to find some photos to add to my "Color Me Autumn" collection. Parking my car, I hurried down the trail to the sugar maple tree, which by …
Unwrapping gifts
Color Me Autumn...Again and Again! Today was a perfect day to wander the trails in the Arboretum and marvel at God's amazing creation. Each turn in the trail revealed another amazing sight... many multi-colored gifts. Because you weren't there, I brought home a few "gifts" to share. Click on the sugar maple at the top, then imagine you are …
Climbing the Kalberer Emergent Tower
I'm not comfortable in high places... Nevertheless, I'm looking forward to making the climb at Holden...or at least attempting it. Three days ago, I made that statement in a story I posted about the new 120 foot tower at Holden Arboretum. This morning Bob and I made that climb, and I'm glad to report that …
My new photo walking assistant
When I set out on my photowalk this morning, my dog Gulliver was with me. Gulliver is almost 13 years old, and, as happens with age, he is slowing down, but he still enjoys his daily walk in the park. Usually my husband is in charge of dog walking, but today, I hooked the leash …
Long day and a productive photowalk
Note: If you want to scroll through a gallery or see the large version of a photo, just click the pic. It has been one of those days that started early and just kept on going. By the time I got out for a photowalk, the afternoon light was waning, but the birds were still active. …
Bonanza!
On my photowalk this afternoon, the first "almost sunny" afternoon we have had in a long time, I headed down the trail with some sunflower seeds in my pocket. Passing a bench, I sprinkled a handful of seeds, hoping to attract a few birds for a photo opp. Some chickadees and titmice flew in, grabbed …
SEEN ALONG THE TRAIL 