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Nemesis

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Eliza Waters

Nemesis: (noun) arch rival, adversary, foe, opponent, arch enemy. Wren is not happy about this little chipmunk that has set up housekeeping in the stonewall right outside the door. So close, yet so far. I think he has figured out that … Continue reading →

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Spring Cheer

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Eliza Waters

Spring cheer comes in the form of golden daffodils from the market. Our yard is still covered in snow, so it’ll be a while yet before there are narcissus in bloom here. Just getting in the mood!

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WPC: Ephemeral

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Eliza Waters

WordPress Photography Challenge – Ephemeral: adjective 1. Lasting for a very short time. It took less than five days for these tulips to go from tight buds to blown flowers. Flowers are ephemeral by nature, making them all the more … Continue reading →

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Tulips in Color

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Eliza Waters

Since I received a couple of inquiries as to the color of the tulips in my last post, I thought I’d show what they look like in color. Tulipa ‘Purple Prince.’

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Dawn Walk

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Eliza Waters

After a night of rain, the sun rose above fog-shrouded hills and shadowy valleys. Illumined paths of sunlight stream through the forest, and bejeweled branches, bright with raindrops, adorn my way.Long tree shadows stripe the snow as I take the snowshoed trail … Continue reading →

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Snow Sequins

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Eliza Waters

Snowflakes glitter like sequins on the white dress of winter.

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Snow Pyramids

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Eliza Waters

Like a mountain range of snowy pyramids, these slabs of river ice, softened by deep snow, create long, blue shadows in the late afternoon light.  

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Orchid Show Redux

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Eliza Waters

Since there were still some more great images that didn’t make it into my first Orchid Show post, I thought I would offer another view of the marvelously varied world of orchids.

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Winter View

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Eliza Waters

We drove to Bullitt Reservation today and took a snowshoe hike to the spot where there is a nice view across the valley to the hills beyond. I’ve taken photos in summer and fall from this same place and it is a good … Continue reading →

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Be Alive

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Eliza Waters

“We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.”   ~ Thornton Wilder

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