I'm still in recovery mode around here. Lack of energy is my greatest problem, so I've only wandered in the woods near the house. Although the pollen is thick, it's still been nice to get outside and walk. As I walked along the familiar path, I began to search for something that I could take numerous pictures of. I've been missing the feel of my camera in my hands! I decided to find a subject I could focus on that was close by and also eye level. Squatting down is definitely not happening right now.
I walked around and around this tree. I studied it and touching it's rough bark and the soft inner wood. My heart did a little pitter-patter when I spotted a heart shape.
As I moved away from the sycamore, I looked at the bark of other trees. If you look closely in the photo below you can see another heart shape. You know if you see one heart you may just find another and . . .
another!
Not all trees are healthy, but even as they die they are beautiful.
I marvel at the beauty in nature that can be found even when my outings are limited and I'm looking at eye level.
"Patterns and textures are all around us. To take notice of textures and patterns you simply need to stop moving and consciously look around at your environment."
Wow - the trees in your area are so diverse and so interesting. I really like the first pics of the Sycamore. thanks you so much for sharing and I hope you will recover more quickly now that the weather has improved. Take care Cathy.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful textures and patterns in all your lovely photos of trees, Cathy. The colours are so beautiful too. That peeling bark is so fascinating. We have similar trees here. I see all those heart shapes too!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure it feels wonderful to go on a photo walk again with your camera in your hands. A perfect quotation by Robert Berdan!
I'm so happy you're getting about a bit. Be patient, my friend. Our bodies won't be hurried; the healing will come, your strength will return.
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These photos are quite amazing. So often we just pass trees and don't notice how beautiful the bark is. That picture with the fungi is one of my favorites in this series. You have a great eye for detail.
ReplyDeleteYou always find the best nature. I can't believe these colors in the tree. What a fabulous find.
ReplyDeleteSuch interesting and beautiful textural photos, Cathy--I do love that you saw so many heart shapes ♥♥♥
ReplyDeleteI hope you are getting your energy back a bit each day--these things take time, I've heard.
I am reading "The Hidden Life of Trees." I think you would really, really enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteThese were just wonderful. So many different textures and the hidden "hearts" were so fun. - Loved them all.
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