It's easy to get discouraged this time of year as the days shrink and the cold shivers among the trees. It's tempting to stay in by the fire. If you can resist the urge, winter can be a time of dramatic weather and exciting scenes, especially if you are near water. Ice can be magnificent, … Continue reading The Beauty of Winter
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Happiness Practice – Day 4
My photography makes me happy. It gives me an excuse to get outside and a it's particular way of looking at the world. I see things within a frame which allows me to concentrate on color and shapes in a way I might not otherwise. I like the details it brings out. It gets me looking for … Continue reading Happiness Practice – Day 4
Juniper Hairstreak Butterfly
Butterfly season is in full swing here in New England. My goal this year is to see (and photograph) as many new butterflies as I can. To that end I took a drive to Woburn Ma, in early May, for a visit with some friends and an afternoon inspecting foliage at Horn Pond. I was … Continue reading Juniper Hairstreak Butterfly
Nature’s Chill: Finding Joy in Winter Evenings
We're on the cusp of the solstice and as unlikely as it seems when the forecast is for snow and frigid weather, the days are going to lengthen. It's nearly dark now at 4:30 and the evenings feel long, especially compared to soft spring days when it's hard to come inside before 8:30 or 9. … Continue reading Nature’s Chill: Finding Joy in Winter Evenings
Starlings Flocking
Have you ever seen a flock of birds swirling and diving in unison? It's mesmerizing, the way they flash in the sun in one direction, then go dark in another. They are like schooling fish, only a dark cloud, rather than a silver one. I was coming home from a walk the other day when … Continue reading Starlings Flocking
Quiet Interlude
I wandered into the mossy section of the woods. Slate peeked through the path where the dirt had worn away, and in the woods, fallen pine trees were covered with lichen. The area in between tree and trail was mossy and green despite the December chill. It's been a dry fall, no snow, little rain. … Continue reading Quiet Interlude
Reflected Beauty
Sometimes the world is too beautiful for words.Stay well, be curious, learn things.Thanks for reading,Kate July 2020
The Nature of Things 