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Grasshopper Camouflage
Standing motionless surrounded by old brown grass baking in the sun, how did you notice me and my perfect grasshopper summer camouflage? ~ms I saw the grasshopper from a distance, in spite of its clever camouflage, because its long legs … Continue reading
Cherry Trees Announcing Spring
A gift from Japan— cherry trees announcing spring blooms pink in D.C. ~ ms In 1912, the cherry trees that are now growing around the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C., were given to the United States as a … Continue reading
Posted in Haiku, Japan, Nature, Photo Essay, photography
Tagged Cherry Blossom Festival, flowers, Spring, trees, Washington D.C.
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Shivering Pine Tree
Shivering pine tree burdened by a heavy snow dripping ice cold tears on spring flowers far below… so tired of winter! ~ms Just My Imagination ********************************************************************** I said, “Wow! The bent over pine tree in this photo looks like a … Continue reading
Buck in Birch Shadows
In the past few years, I have seen quite a few deer in my backyard munching on various plants. But the summer of 2010 was the first (and only) time that I have ever seen a buck with a full set … Continue reading
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