Cape dunes Upon first glance the miles of stark whitish landscape and sparse greenery might suggest a winter scene, but the deep impressions left everywhere of those whom trudged this way before are from casual, bare-footed wanderers. Words and images by Michael J. Hall
Honeysuckle gateway With one more step and a slight duck of the head under the low arch through a makeshift gateway, the enticing aroma of honeysuckle lures this wanderer further along the path into worlds not yet known; but, oh, what adventure awaits ahead! Words and images by Michael J. Hall
Mushroom cluster Poisonous, hallucinogenic, or edible? Perfectly safe honey-colored Agaric or the quite deadly Galerina? With four of the six most common species in this region being toxic, why risk it? You can enjoy their richly layered, earthy visual texture over and over again from a safe distance either way. Words and images by Michael... Continue Reading →
Changing garden Psychedelic colors and textures abound, overwhelming visual senses, nearly to the point of needing a warning message because of the affects it may have upon the viewer. Words and images by Michael J. Hall
Fire walk Halloween is around the corner, but nature is the treat here, with fiery hues lighting up the surrounding flora and giving the illusion that a journey up the brick walkway might be perilous. Words and images by Michael J. Hall
Fanciful foliage Color popping scenery which seems other worldly is the reason leaf peepers travel hundreds of miles to dispel the disbelief and witness for themselves the miracle of nearly mythical proportions that have been described to them. Words and images by Michael J. Hall
Prairiefire crabapple Warm days and cool nights spark the shift of lush leaves of green into flaming fronds and ripen the last fruits of the year so that critters of all kinds might have enough to survive the coming cold season. Words and images by Michael J. Hall
Native hydrangea In early summer the big-leaf cousin of this hydrangea gets all the attention in New England with its showy blue flowers, but in late-summer the creamy white heads of this variety turn to a lovely blushing pink as a subtle reminder of their enduring beauty. Words and images by Michael J. Hall
Foliage collage Early autumn in New England is like watching the pure pigments squeezed fresh from the tube directly onto an artist's pallet - visitors from the cadmium family of greens, yellows, oranges and reds. Words and images by Michael J. Hall
