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Category Archives: Nature
Cold November Moon
Outside my window on a brightly lit night … See how gently the trees hold this cold November moon in their dark arms. I stand far below looking up from my small world in shadows covered, as my wandering thoughts go walking on the moon. ~ms … Continue reading
Posted in Nature, photography, Poetry, Space
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Orange Autumn Twilight
Cloudy day ending in a sudden burst of light, spilling bright orange into watery shadows as twilight dissolves into darkness approaching on an autumn night. ~ms
Reflections and Shadows
On this autumn day, nature recreates itself with duck reflections and a butterfly shadow….. ~ms
Squirrel Dilemma
In a grassy field a squirrel worked all morning burying acorns. But then… children came to play, and the squirrel was forced to run away. The squirrel climbed up the nearest tree and sat on a limb staring down annoyed…… She had … Continue reading
Revolt of the Green World
It was one of the most beautiful Texas days that he had ever seen, so the young king of trees and bushes decided to wander outside to enjoy his green world. However, as he was soaking in the sunshine and breathing … Continue reading
Posted in Imagination, Nature, Photo Essay, photography, Writing
Tagged Children's Books, creative writing
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Mysterious Witch of Shenandoah
I have wanted to visit the Shenandoah National Park for quite some time and take a trip down Skyline Drive. Unfortunately, the weather started to shift on the day that I planned to go. When I listened to the morning weather report, it said … Continue reading
Posted in Fall Colors, Nature, photography, Travel
Tagged halloween, Shenandoah National Park, Skyline Drive
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Bluebird of Consternation
On a leafless branch the bluebird of happiness sits glaring at me. Happiness I once was he sang with a voice of cool blue consternation. But you did not notice because your thoughts were focused on decaying, dying leaves. There is more to life than … Continue reading
Posted in Birding, Fall Colors, Nature, photography, Poetry, wildlife
Tagged Death, Happiness, Life
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Curiosity with a Camera
A mother’s concern reaches out, touching my heart. Don’t worry about me, mom through this lens looking…. I am curiosity with a camera Your baby is safe! ~ms
Summer Falls into Autumn Comes
Spring flowers fading summer falls into autumn comes the winter soon. A cool chill enters autumn moves life into death in my heart, sadness. Time aging all things… spectacular colors bring a bittersweet end to what once was mine. ~ms
Tribute to Anthurium
Sensual flower almost unbelievable reproduction of….. Botanical Name: Anthurium andraeanum Although this flower is native to South America (Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Peru), the first time that I saw Anthurium was when I was visiting Hawaii. At first, I didn’t think it was … Continue reading
Posted in Nature, photography, Poetry, Travel
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Animal Paparazzi
Oh no….not again. Animal paparazzi taking our pictures. Hey! Put the zoom lens down and come a little closer with that camera. ~ms ***Photos taken at the Honolulu Zoo, Oahu***
Web of Desire
Mysterious world in moonlit darkness glitters. Magical entrance luring those with weary wings into tunnels deep. Travelers beware! One brown leg propped up… in anticipation waits the hungry spider with dissolving bites of fire dripping in the dark. Don’t stop! Fly away from glittering illusions woven with … Continue reading
Posted in Nature, photography, Poetry
Tagged haiku, illusions, Nature, spider, spider web
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