Watching the Leaves

"Even if something is left undone, 

everyone must take time to sit still 

and watch the leaves turn." 

- Elizabeth Lawrence

From our visit to Claytor Lake State Park

10/26/24 

Harlequin Glorybower

 “Plants give us oxygen 

for the lungs and for the soul.”

– Linda Solegato

The Harlequin Glorybower is a "new to me" plant found during our walk at

Claytor Lake State Park - 10-19-24.

Between The Pines

 "Between every two pines 

is a doorway to a new world." 

― John Muir

Looking up during our walk through 

Claytor Lake State Park

on 10/19/24.

Pileated Woodpecker in Flight

 "If you listen quietly enough life will whisper its secrets to you." 

― Rasheed Ogunlaru

Pileated Woodpecker in flight from our visit to 

Claytor Lake State Park on Friday, October 11, 2024

Holiday Lights at Claytor Lake State Park

 “The holiday season is a perfect time to reflect on our blessings and seek out ways to make life better for those around us.”

 – Unknown 

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Leaves at the Lake

 “My favorite color is October.”

- Unknown  

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Claytor Lake State Park

October 07, 2023 

Beginnings and Endings

A Beautiful Morning begins at Claytor Lake State Park

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                 “Softly the evening came with the sunset.” 

- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

And the evening of the same day - January 2, 2021 

Bare Branches and Blue Sky

 “Trees are poems that the earth 

writes upon the sky.” 

- Khalil Gibran

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More Tree Hugs

“Hugs are the universal medicine.”

- Unknown

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Brown Creeper - Creeping Up the Tree

The seeker embarks on a journey to find what he wants and discovers, along the way, what he needs.

~ Wally Lamb

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Blue Jay Flyaway

"A miracle is often the willingness to see the common 

in an uncommon way. "

~ Noah Benshea

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Red-bellied Woodpecker in Autumn

"And the sun took a step back,

the leaves lulled themselves to sleep,

and autumn was awakened."

- Raquel Franco

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Bluebird Beauty

"The bluebird carries the sky on his back."

- Henry David Thoreau

More of my Bluebirds - HERE

Squirrels Just Wanna Have Fun

“Today was good. Today was fun. 

Tomorrow is another one.” 

– Dr. Seuss

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Looking Up To The Tree Tops

"Only from the heart can you touch the sky."

~ Rumi

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Autumn Flight - Tufted Titmouse

"I promise myself that I will enjoy every minute of the day that is given me to live."

~ Thich Nhat Hanh

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More Autumn Views at Claytor Lake State Park

"Wherever life takes us, 

there are always moments of wonder."

~ Jimmy Carter

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Colorful Autumn at Claytor Lake State Park

"And all the lives we ever lived and all the lives to be are full of trees and changing leaves..."  

~ Virginia Woolf

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Red-bellied Woodpecker in Flight

"Wouldn't it be an exhilarating tonic for the soul to take a moment to appreciate the simple, good things in life which are so bountiful...?"

~ Author unknown

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Eastern Bluebird in the Shade of Autumn

When happiness settles upon you... sit very quiet and remember the colors. 

 ― Diane Lee Wilson

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