Dancing Under the Sky

 When one sees the tree in leaf, 

one thinks the beauty of the tree is in it's leaves, 

and then one sees the bare tree. 

Sarah Brana Barak

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Winter Along The Creek

Winter along the creek - 

Tom's Creek at Deerfield Trail

Blacksburg, Virginia

Captured on 01-23-2021

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Butterfly Along Deerfield Trail - Blacksburg Virginia

"The happiness of life is made up of minute fractions - the little, soon forgotten charities of a kiss or a smile, a kind look or heartfelt compliment." 

- Samuel Taylor Coleridge

A Walk Along The Trail

What is most important is to find peace 

and to share it with others. 

To have peace, you can begin 

by walking peacefully. 

Everything depends on your steps. 

 ~ Thich Nhat Hanh

American Wigeon

“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature -- the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter.” 

― Rachel Carson

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A New LIFE Bird (duck) for me.

I had never seen an American Wigeon Before.

Seen 03-14-20 - Along Deerfield Trail - Blacksburg, Virginia.

Nature is a Tonic

“Nature is a tonic that can neither be 

packaged nor bottled... It eases the mind and soothes the senses.” 

― Melanie Charlene

From my walk 03-14-20 

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 

Fawn Frolics at the Fence

Fawn frolics at the fence along the 

aptly named - Deerfield Trail.

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Along The Trail - Deerfield Trail Blacksburg Virginia

"If we all tried to make other people's paths easy, our own feet would have a smooth even place to walk on." 

 ~ Myrtle Reed

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Fritillary Butterfly on Butterfly Milkweed

"How true it is that, if we are cheerful and contented, all nature smiles, the air seems more balmy, the sky clearer, the earth has a brighter green... the flowers are more fragrant... and the sun, moon, and stars all appear more beautiful, and seem to rejoice with us." 

- Orison Swett Marden 

Great Spangled Fritillary on Butterfly Milkweed.

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Monarch Caterpillar

"Look closely. The beautiful may be small." 

~ Immanuel Kant  

Tiny Monarch Caterpillar - this is my first of the year sighting. - Deerfield Trail, Blacksburg, Virginia 

06-30-19 

 Each weekend I try to get out and inspect the milkweed that grows in and around the many greenways and trails in Blacksburg. I was rewarded with my first sighting of a tiny monarch caterpillar - who I hope grows up to become a beautiful monarch butterfly.

Mallard Couple On The Pond

It is only when we silent the blaring sounds of our daily existence that we can finally hear the whispers of truth that life reveals to us, as it stands knocking on the doorsteps of our hearts. 

~K.T. Jong

Mallard Duck Couple

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What are those green things on the forest floor?

These are the first "green things" of late winter/early spring

I find in the forest (along with ferns).  These pop up before

the wildflowers.

I wondered what they were.

I have found out that they are called Fan Clubmoss

also known as Ground Cedar and also known as Bears Paw in Southwest Virginia (where I am)

Wikipedia has some great info on this plant - HERE 

These were seen during my walk along 

Deerfield Trail in Blacksburg, VA on 02-21-18

Spring Beginnings Along The Creek - Deerfield Trail Blacksburg, Virginia

“Spring drew on...and a greenness grew over those brown beds, which, freshening daily, suggested the thought that Hope traversed them at night, and left each morning brighter traces of her steps.” 

 ― Charlotte Brontë

Image captured on a beautiful March day.

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Embraced By Autumn

What would life be if we had 

no courage to attempt anything? 

-Vincent van Gogh

My artistic rendering of trees along Deerfield Trail

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Tufted Titmouse In Flight

The road to success is dotted with many tempting parking places. 

~ Author Unknown

I FINALLY captured a bird in flight - the entire bird 

(usually I end up cutting something off)

and in focus!

Taken 03-18-17 on my walk along Deerfield Trail.

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Out For A Walk

"If you are seeking creative ideas, go out walking. Angels whisper to a man when he goes for a walk." 

~ Raymond Inmon

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White-breasted Nuthatch in the Forest

The lure of the distant and the difficult is deceptive. The great opportunity is where you are.

 ― John Burroughs


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Fenced In

"The grass is not, in fact, always greener on the other side of the fence. No, not at all. Fences have nothing to do with it. The grass is greenest where it is watered. When crossing over fences, carry water with you and tend the grass wherever you may be." 

 — Robert Fulghum

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Wild Birds - Male Eastern Towhee

The present moment 

is filled with joy and happiness. 

If you are attentive, you will see it.

 ― Thich Nhat Hanh


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