• leaves,  Plants,  quotes

    Gazing at Nature

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    ​”Every human being needs a contemplative practice, perhaps gazing at nature in wonder, with a camera or paint brush, taking time.” Thomas Moore

    Should be on my way today for Phoenix and taking the time to spend Thanksgiving with my parents and sisters. With all the snow I’m not sure what we will experience at the airport. Anyway, here are few images of leaves, another one of my favorite subjects to gaze at.

  • landscape,  leaves,  snow

    It just hangs on.

    A leaf that is hanging on all winter
    A leaf that is hanging on all winter

    I’ve walked by this leaf every day this winter. Teaches me there are times we need to hang on and other times we need to let go and allow life to carry us on. It just hangs on.

    “All the art of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on.” ― Henry Havelock Ellis

  • grass,  leaves,  Plants

    Caught

    Caught in the Grass
    Caught in the Grass

    I found this leaf caught in the tall grass along the Fisher Nature Area. It seemed to be suspended in the air so I took a shot. When we take the time to notice each leaf has a specific look. The shape, color, and size are all dependent on how much light, water, nutrients, insects and weather. I walked past this leaf a couple days after taking this image and it was gone. I assume blown away during one of the windy days or disturbed by someone passing by.