On Delicate Hinges

Swinging on delicate hinges

the Autumn Leaf

Almost off the stem

- Jack Kerouac

About the image: Taken 10-30-11 - After a visit from Mr. Frost - 28 degrees when this image was taken.

Leaves - I Count Them As Joy

Man is fond of counting his troubles, but he does not count his joys. If he counted them up as he ought to, he would see that every lot has enough happiness provided for it.

~Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Nature's Glow

In Nature's Glow ~ My Soul Delights

About the image: Taken October 09, 2011 - Deerfield Trail - Blacksburg, VA

Shooting into the light is a no-no - but I love the way leaves look when they are backlit. I also love finding hearts in nature - and the very bottom one looks like a heart to me :)

Outside My Window

Our senses are indeed our doors and windows on this world, in a very real sense the key to the unlocking of meaning and the wellspring of creativity.

~ Jean Houston

About this image: Taken standing in my living room through the window. I thought the birdie blended in well with the leaves. Not sure what the ID is on this bird - If you know, please leave me a comment. It was raining again - hence the little specs in the shot :)

Robin with Wet Berries

For after all the best thing one can do when

it is raining, is to let it rain.

- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

About this Image: Though not as sharp as I would have liked, it's still one of my faves. Berries after the rain and a Robin ready to feast ..... it just says "Autumn" to me :)

Autumn Leaves in the Rain

A rainy day is the perfect time for a walk in the woods.

~ Rachel Carson

About this image: We have had several days with rain this week. I shot this thru the window in my living room. Falling rain is quite fascinating. ISO1000 on this one.

Tree Lined Path in Autumn

Understand that the right to choose your own path is a sacred privilege.

Use it. Dwell in possibility.

~Oprah Winfrey

Carolina Wren - Singing His Song

There is always Music amongst the trees in the Garden,

but our hearts must be very quiet to hear it.

- Minnie Aumonier

For those who have not heard what beautiful music this little guys makes - click HERE for a link.

I have found that a walk with Nature is one of the greatest stress relievers and mood enhancers. Feeling down? Go for a walk in the forest or in your local park and listen to the sounds around you. You WILL feel better!

Autumn in the Forest

The clearest way into the universe is through a forest wilderness.

~ John Muir

Carolina Wren in the Autumn Forest

Forests, lakes, and rivers, clouds and winds, stars and flowers, stupendous glaciers and crystal snowflakes - every form of animate or inanimate existence, leaves its impress upon the soul of man.

~ Orison Swett Marden

I always hear these little wrens before I see them. They have such a beautiful voice.

Click HERE to hear it.