Category Archives: My Photos

Mostly my own photos, credit given when not.

Autumn Light

Posted on October 18, 2014 by Eliza Waters

There’s something about light filtering through autumn leaves that reminds me of opaque stained glass, but with even greater luminosity than anything manmade. Its beauty is all the more special because it is so ephemeral.

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Seeds

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Eliza Waters

For plants, Autumn is about setting fruit and producing seeds; ensuring the perpetuation of the species is the purpose of life in Nature. Above is a seed pod from Turk’s Cap Lily (Lilium canadense), now dry and beginning to split open, awaiting the … Continue reading →

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Country Road

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Eliza Waters

“Take me home, country road…” When I drive down the country roads near my home, this popular song by John Denver often pops into my head. I sometimes exchange “Massachusetts” for “West Virginia” because it seems to perfectly describe my rural … Continue reading →

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Canopy

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Eliza Waters

I love to look up through the tree canopy to the sky above in any season, but in autumn with the foliage on fire, this practice fills me with wonder and delight. I never tire of it, Nature’s beauty knows … Continue reading →

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Blazing

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Eliza Waters

Blazing Fall Color – Staghorn Sumac (Rhus typhina) A glorious shrub native to Eastern North America with incredible fall color and attractive, burgundy seed panicles that are an important food source for birds during winter. A tea that is high … Continue reading →

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Hydrangea Wreath

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Eliza Waters

My friend Carol has a PeeGee Hydrangea (H. paniculata) in front of her house, which has been burnished a lovely shade of deep rose and mauve from the cool weather, but not yet ruined by frost. I suggested we get together … Continue reading →

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Autumn Reflections

Posted on October 4, 2014 by Eliza Waters

Just in case you need to be reminded why you love autumn.

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Autumn Leaves

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Eliza Waters

It’s beginning to look very autumnal around here! The red maples, sumac and Virginia creeper are blazing red. The birch trees are turning gold and leaves everywhere are drifting down with the slightest breeze, crackling and swishing underfoot with each step … Continue reading →

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Celebrate

Posted on September 27, 2014 by Eliza Waters

Ana from Celebrating Sunshine shared in a recent post these great gratitude quotes that I think are just wonderful. Visit her site for more upbeat posts looking at the sunny side of life! ❤ Some people grumble that roses have thorns; … Continue reading →

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Puppy Face

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Eliza Waters

This Green-Striped Darner stopped for a short rest, giving me an opportunity to get a few shots before he headed off on his way. See his cute puppy face? After spending four to five years as a nymph in an … Continue reading →

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