Inviting treehouse Somewhere in the hundred acre woods is the home of a wise owl - a rustic treehouse tucked between trees invites friends to visit if they happen to be in the neighborhood. Take delight in the views from the wrap around deck, or admire the flower boxes, or gaze into the several birdhouses,... Continue Reading →
Mother hen Don't let the gorgeous rusty plumage fool you, this mother hen is no defenseless beauty, she is always on guard for her chicklets, just try to break your gaze away from that piercing ever watchful eye! Words and images by Michael J. Hall
Bearded Iris If nature is not enough, then what is? A garden of tall bearded irises protect their magnificent royal heads with long stiff flattened blades around their stalks - no one dare enter, but the pollinators. Words and images by Michael J. Hall
Spangled Fritillary Small sparkling spots of dark brown, nearly black, upon lustrous yellow edged wings adorn this dazzling beauty, while the damaged upper tip adds a ruggedness to its otherwise fragile character. Words and images by Michael J. Hall
Peaceful respite After a long day of Spring clean-up, a cool granite bench in the shade is a pleasant spot to recuperate by a little pond, or just up the garden path is a wooden bench if you prefer. Words and images by Michael J. Hall
Gentle river The flow of water through this bend in the Warner river fluctuates greatly throughout the year, but the sand bars and lush greenery several feet up the bank indicate the season has been somewhat dry. Words and images by Michael J. Hall
Blue bunnies In a hunt for Easter eggs, these two slate blue cunicular rascals must surely know the secret places amongst the garden where the treasures might all be hidden - if only they left a trail of jelly beans to find them... Words and images by Michael J. Hall
Argiope aurantia If Charlotte's Web had been based on this species of black and yellow garden spider, would it have been as endearing? This is the quintessence of creepy - long, sturdy black-tipped legs covered in cactus-like hairs; dull colored, lifeless and virtually faceless head; and broad abdomen with a bright menacing phantom emblem on... Continue Reading →
Azure pleasure White sands of the beach hide just below the clear blue high-tide waters of this cliffside island point, which seems untouched by mankind. Words and images by Michael J. Hall
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