Along the Journey

The Forest Path

Glow of Hope

Looking forward to future possibilities....


Hayscented Fern

Lushness of Life

Layers


From a late afternoon walk on Conservation Island in Promised Land State Park.

Exploring His World

A Path Made for Running


I hope you enjoy your weekend, wherever your journey takes you!

Home Again, Home Again, Jiggity Jig

Hello all! I'm back from my camping trip and enjoying having a real mattress to sleep on again. I had a wonderful time, and came home feeling the deep, soul-cleansing relaxation I haven't felt in a very, very long time. Spending three days outdoors with cool breezes, green leaves, and birdsong greeting you each morning is healing, know what I mean?

Only a few of us were able to stay until Monday, and so the last day of our trip was quiet and calm. I was determined to take some photos in early morning light, but was deterred by rain on Sunday morning. Success came on Monday, when I slipped out of my tent just before sunrise and headed to Conservation Island with my sister and mother-in-law. The best moment - when we rounded the corner to the first sun-drenched swathe of ferns and all gasped at how beautiful it was. My sister and mother-in-law picked wild blueberries and helped carry my gear while I worked - swapping between the Diana camera and the D70, the polarizer and the infrared filter... I have so many photos to share with you! Here are the first few:

The Green Path


Wild Blueberries

Independence

I hope everyone enjoyed their 4th of July! I went camping with family this past weekend, and despite the rain and damp, we had a good time. Took a few short hikes, read a lot, and made some Sassafras and Birch Bark Tea. Unfortunately my favorite lens broke right at the beginning of the weekend, but I managed to take a few shots of the lush, damp scenery.

Walkabout Trail


Birch Bark Tea