Foggy Path Through the Forest - Winter Trees 7

“Wherever you go, 

go with all your heart.” 

– Confucius

A foggy pathway through the forest at

Claytor Lake State Park - Dublin, Virginia

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My First Eagle In Flight

"The moments of happiness we enjoy 

take us by surprise. 

It is not that we seize them, 

but that they seize us." 

– Ashley Montagu

My first eagle in flight - from our Christmas Visit to

Claytor Lake State Park, 

Dublin, Virginia.

Red Barn - Country Living

The perfect journey is never finished, the goal is always just across the next river, round the shoulder of the next mountain. There is always one more track to follow, one more mirage to explore. 

 ~ Rosita Forbes

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Capital Wheel Reflections at National Harbor

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Info on the Capital Wheel:

"The Capital Wheel is a Ferris wheel at National Harbor, Maryland, just outside 

Washington, D. C., in the United States. 

It opened on May 23, 2014. The wheel was conceived by 

National Harbor developer Milton Peterson and inspired by the Roue de Paris."
Info source: Wikipedia
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Jekyll Island Drama

Driftwood Beach - Jekyll Island, Georgia

“Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influence of the earth.” 

― Henry David Thoreau

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Belted Kingfisher at Claytor Lake State Park

"Chase your dreams until you catch them...

and then dream, catch, and dream again!" 

~ Dee Marie

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I have tried for more than 10 years to get a decent shot of a Belted Kingfisher. This one isn't great - but it is the best I've ever gotten and I must say I am thrilled to have captured it. This was taken during our visit to Claytor Lake State Park for our 2019 Christmas Celebration.

Winter Tree 3 - at Claytor Lake State Park

“A cold wind was blowing from the north, and it made the trees rustle like living things.” 

― George R.R. Martin, A Game of Thrones

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The Face in the Winter Forest

“The best discoveries always happened 

to the people who weren't looking for them.” 

― Morgan Matson

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Winter Trees In the Forest - Claytor Lake State Park

"If you would know strength and patience, welcome the company of trees.” 

― Hal Borland 

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Winter Tree 2 - At Claytor Lake State Park

"The best friend on earth of man is the tree. When we use the tree respectfully and economically, we have one of the greatest resources on the earth." 

- Frank Lloyd Wright

From our visit to Claytor Lake State Park - December 2019.

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Winter Tree 1 - at Claytor Lake State Park

"Have you ever noticed a tree standing naked against the sky, How beautiful it is? All its branches are outlined, and in its nakedness There is a poem, there is a song. Every leaf is gone and it is waiting for the spring. When the spring comes, it again fills the tree with The music of many leaves, Which in due season fall and are blown away. And this is the way of life." 

- Krishnamurti

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Icy Image from an Ice Storm

“Kindness is spreading sunshine into people’s lives regardless of the weather.”

– Raktivist

White-breasted Nuthatch Bird Art

Wear a smile and have friends; 

wear a scowl and have wrinkles. 

- George Eliot

This art created from my original photograph.

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A Forest Find - Deer in the Forest

 This Art created from my original photograph.

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Dark-eyed Junco on a Branch

“True happiness comes from the joy of deeds well done, the zest of creating things new.” 

― Antoine De Saint-Exupery

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Little Peachy

 “When you think positive, good things happen.” 

– Matt Kemp 

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This Old House

“If history were taught in the form of stories, 
it would never be forgotten.” 

― Rudyard Kipling

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Hearts In a Row - Bleeding Hearts

"Let us be grateful to the people 

who make us happy; 

they are the charming gardeners 

who make our souls blossom.” 

― Marcel Proust

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Old Barn Along The Road

“Fear is the glue that keeps you stuck. 

Faith is the solvent that sets you free.” 

― Shannon L. Alder

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Autumn Red - A Male Cardinal

“Dwell on the beauty of life." 

 ― Marcus Aurelius

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The Carousel at National Harbor

 The Carousel at National Harbor is a 36-foot Americana-themed carousel featuring a herd of whimsical creatures with the sparkling Potomac as a backdrop. 

Located at National Harbor, Maryland, USA.

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Cedar Waxwing

"There is a choice you have to make, 

in everything you do. 

And you must always keep in mind 

the choice you make, makes you." 

— John Wooden

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Frosty Autumn Leaves

“It looked like the world was covered 

in a cobbler crust 

of brown sugar and cinnamon.” 

― Sarah Addison Allen

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Female Goldfinch in Autumn

“The truest greatness lies in being kind, 

the truest wisdom in a happy mind.” 

― Ella Wheeler Wilcox

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Frosty Heart

"One of the most spiritual things you can do is embrace your humanity. Connect with those around you today. Say, "I love you", "I'm sorry", "I appreciate you", "I'm proud of you"...whatever you're feeling. Send random texts, write a cute note, embrace your truth and share it...cause a smile today for someone else...and give plenty of hugs." 

- Steve Maraboli

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Male Cardinal Takes Shelter From The Rain

“It's not enough to have lived. We should be determined to live for something. May I suggest that it be creating joy for others, sharing what we have for the betterment of personkind, bringing hope to the lost and love to the lonely.” 

― Leo Buscaglia

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Portrait of a White-crowned Sparrow

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“Making this a better world happens one person at a time. You cannot force your beliefs on anyone. Rather, be the example that others can emulate. Live your life so that others may be inspired by your words and deeds. 

That's how change happens.” 

― Tom Giaquinto

from his book

Be a Good Human 

Autumn Blue Jay

"Autumn shows us how beautiful it is 

to let things go."

- Unknown 

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An Autumn Forest - A Mosaic of Color

"Winter is an etching, spring a watercolor, 

summer an oil painting 

and autumn a mosaic of them all." 

- Stanley Horowitz

Autumn Trees in Prices Park

Blacksburg, Virginia

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Yellow-rumped Warbler in Autumn

"A good memory is one that can remember the day's blessings and forget the day's troubles" 

~ Unknown

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Robin in the Burning Bush

"Scatter seeds of kindness everywhere you go; Scatter bits of courtesy-watch them grow and grow. Gather buds of friendship, keep them till full-blown; You will find more happiness than you have ever known." 

- Amy R. Raabe

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Female Cardinal In The Dogwood - Wild Birds of Autumn

"Be true to yourself. Make each day your masterpiece. Help others. Drink deeply from good books. Make friendship a fine art. Build a shelter against a rainy day. Pray for guidance and give thanks for your blessings every day." 

~ John Wooden

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The Train Trestle - Autumn at Bisset Park

"...I see the turning of a leaf 

dancing in an autumn sun, 

and brilliant shades of crimson 

glowing when a day is done..." 

~ Hazelmarie "Mattie" Elliott

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Eastern Bluebird in Autumn

"Love what is simple and beautiful. 

These are the essentials." 

~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

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The Colors of Autumn

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"October gave a party; 

The leaves by hundreds came- 

The Chestnuts, Oaks, and Maples, 

And leaves of every name. 

The Sunshine spread a carpet, 

And everything was grand, 

Miss Weather led the dancing, 

Professor Wind the band." 

-  George Cooper 

Autumn Dances on the Branches

“If a year was tucked inside of a clock, 

then autumn would be the magic hour." 

- Victoria Erickson

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Bird Art - Carolina Wren

 

Carolina wren black and white line art - 

created from my original photograph. 

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Dancing in the Storm

My favorite "Dancing Trees" along 

Deerfield Trail in Blacksburg.

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You can see "Dancing Under the Moon" - HERE 

Horse in the Autumn Pasture

"All life is an experiment. 

The more experiments you make the better." 

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Out in the Country - Barn In Autumn

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 "Whenever I need to leave it all behind 

Or feel the need to get away-ay-ay 

I find a quiet place, far from the human race 

Out in the country 

Before the breathin' air is gone 

Before the sun is just a bright spot in the night-time Out where the rivers like to run 

I stand alone and take back somethin' 

worth rememberin'" - 

Songwriters: Paul H. Williams / Roger S. Nichols 

Sung by Three Dog Night (one of my faves!)

Fawn Frolics at the Fence

Fawn frolics at the fence along the 

aptly named - Deerfield Trail.

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Cedar Waxwing Fans His Tail

"The days may not be so bright and balmy—yet the quiet and melancholy that linger around them is fraught with glory. Over everything connected with autumn there lingers some golden spell—some unseen influence that penetrates the soul with its mysterious power." 

~ Northern Advocate

Cedar Waxwing shows off his yellow tail-tips

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White-throated Sparrow Surrounded by Autumn

"Each day is a different one, each day brings a miracle of it's own. It's just a matter of paying attention to this miracle." 

~ Paulo Coelho

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Fox Sparrow in Autumn Leaves

“Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year." 

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

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The Crow

"On a bare branch a crow is perched - 

autumn evening” 

― Bashō

This Art created from my original photograph.

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Web in the Berries

"Around us, life bursts with miracles--a glass of water, a ray of sunshine, a leaf, a caterpillar, a flower, laughter, raindrops. If you live in awareness, it is easy to see miracles everywhere." — Thich Nhat Hanh

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Deer In The Forest

"If I were to name the three most precious resources of life, I should say books, friends, and nature...." 

— John Burroughs

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Heart Connections

“The desire to reach for the stars is ambitious. The desire to reach hearts is wise.” 

― Maya Angelou

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Hummingbird Moments

"Live in this moment now – it is sacred and unrepeatable. This moment alone holds valuable gifts that should not be missed.” 

― Steve Goodier

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Carolina Wren Joins Me For A Walk

“Be present in all things and 

thankful for all things.” 

 ― Maya Angelou

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