Tag Archives: nature photography

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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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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Ripple

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Eliza Waters

For a long while on a recent afternoon, I stood on the river’s edge mesmerized by the ripples and distortions of color reflected on the water. Between the light breeze and insects disturbing the surface, it was an endless show, … Continue reading →

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Giant Swallowtail

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Eliza Waters

I had an unusual visitor to my garden the other day. While having lunch on our deck, I noticed a rather large butterfly flitting among the Coneflowers. I grabbed my camera and went down to get a closer look. I … Continue reading →

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Worker Bee

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Eliza Waters

The diligent and hardworking bumblebee – what would we do without her? Bumblebee (Bombus grisceocollis) on Sunflower (Helianthus annuus)  

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Chokecherry

Posted on August 2, 2014 by Eliza Waters

Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana),  with its polished red fruit looks delectable, but like the name forewarns, has a decidedly astringent taste. I admire and love the dark crimson color against the green leaves. As a child, I was always attracted to their inviting … Continue reading →

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A Walk in the Woods

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Eliza Waters

A walk in the woods yields all sorts of surprises. Despite the liberal application of bug spray, we were relentlessly pursued by mosquitoes as we walked the woodland trail of Graves Farm in Williamsburg, MA. Originally a family dairy farm for over … Continue reading →

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It’s Official

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Eliza Waters

It’s official – I came across the first goldenrod bloom of the year in my spearmint bed on Saturday. In the past, this flower used to fill me with dismay because it signaled the change from waxing to waning summer, … Continue reading →

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Tightrope Walker

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Eliza Waters

On a perfect summer morning this little guy, walking along a grass stalk laden with seed, caught my eye. The light and background colors were pretty much perfect. I imagine him walking along and humming a little tune!

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