Tag Archives: nature

Heavenly Delight

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Eliza Waters

Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis) is one of the most heavenly of scents in the garden. For about two weeks every spring, I inundate my senses with this delicate gift of Nature. Life is good!

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Newborns

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Eliza Waters

Recently unfurled beech leaves with protective hairs. Pubescence helps reduce sunburn and windburn from moisture loss until the leaf can harden off. Eventually the leaf will become smooth to maximize photosynthesis. My favorite color – I love a forest filled … Continue reading →

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May Days

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Eliza Waters

Finally, we have had a string of warm, sunny days so I do believe spring is really here. This has been the longest delayed spring weather for many years. May has always been my favorite month. It is when the grass turns … Continue reading →

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Monarch Update

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Eliza Waters

I recently posted on the plight of the Monarch butterfly and things we can do to help. Mary Holland shared an awesome website that uses citizen science to track northward migrations of not just Monarchs, but other migrants as well. … Continue reading →

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Froggy Love

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Eliza Waters

Two days ago, I posted on the frogs in our garden pond. Yesterday, we had five wood frog males competing for one female in our little pool. At one point, I worried they would drown her – poor thing! Froggy … Continue reading →

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Winter Sunrise

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Eliza Waters

Not being a morning person, I often slumber through the dawn so miss the beauty of those early morning hours. Even more rare is my going outside on a frosty morning. Some days it’s worth the effort of bypassing my … Continue reading →

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Snow Abstract #2

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Eliza Waters

This was taken at the edge of the river. The top half is river ice and the bottom half the snowbank. I heightened the contrast and maximized the saturation. I love the blue/green result. Below is the original for comparison. … Continue reading →

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Frosted

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Eliza Waters
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Snow Abstract

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Eliza Waters
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Boundary

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Eliza Waters

Mending Wall Something there is that doesn’t love a wall, That sends the frozen-ground-swell under it, And spills the upper boulders in the sun; And makes gaps even two can pass abreast. The work of hunters is another thing: I … Continue reading →

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