As dusk devours the landscape, so too does an eerie, haunting sensation consume me. A peculiar plant prevents my further passage to the safety of my home, with its gaunt arms of green and grayish-brown taunting me to come nearer. A chill brushes over me, and the shrub rustles with a sinister whisper, and I... Continue Reading →
Fall Flare It's a delicate timing balance between witnessing the peak color intensity of the season and that moment the leaves decide to suddenly drop like confetti at midnight on New Year's day. While it may be short-lived, catching a glimpse of that fall flare is a sensory pleasure whether it's during a casual nature... Continue Reading →
Ordinarily this would be an idyllic setting for a rendezvous. Was this female mallard stood-up by her prospective date? Or is she waiting like a traditional sea captain's wife, hopeful for her mate to return home from his long voyage? Or does she already suspect the worst and her low, distinctive quacking will continue to... Continue Reading →
Seasonal vibrance The air is becoming cool and crisp. Doorsteps, lampposts, and mailboxes are adorned with cornstalks, gourds, pumpkins, and cornucopias - signifying the plentiful harvest and the generous feasts to come. Changing trees create an inviting atomsphere and embody the obvious transition from the warm summer days to the cozy fireside evenings of winter.... Continue Reading →
Serenity Later The hour is not too late to set aside the busyness and business of the day. But delay no longer to nurture a growing calmness within yourself - become a reflection of the tranquility and peace of nature's beauty that surrounds you. Words and images by Michael J. Hall
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