Turkey Dinner A rafter of turkeys floats through the yard having determined that it is fair game to pick at the remaining scraps of berries and morsels left among the vegetation, since no one else claimed them and they had once again forgotten to bring leftover containers. 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 →
Green dragonfly ii A lone green dragonfly deftly rests among burgundy leaves,which show through its transparent wings - this is one last desperate attempt to attract a mate before the season ends and the lineage fades with it. Words and images by Michael J. Hall
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
Maple rust Scarlet and butternut fronds make a final show before joining their decaying friends on the ground below and do their best to conceal a rust faced conveyance, which will later carry their lifeless collective away for composting. 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
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