Come along in Red Canoe as she explores the quiet backwater of Ohio's State Parks and the scenic streams and rivers of the Midwest. Discover the beauty hidden beyond the water's edge, quietly waiting, past access points, often only inches deep!
Come browse my photography site, Nature Remains: nothing but a photograph, for full-page slide shows of my favorite images and opportunities to purchase them.
In Spring of 2008, I began the study of 2 vernal pools on my property as part of the Ohio Vernal Pool Partnership monitoring program.
My 2008 journal includes the first photos and findings, as I studied this fascinating wetland area just a few steps beyond my backdoor...
2009 photos and findings,
2010,... again!
Now, 4 years later, another season is just days away!
Travel beyond the Midwest has taken me to some beautiful places. Usually off the beaten track, these places are WILD!
Acadia National Park
New River Nature Festival
Olympic National Park
Pictured Rocks and the UP
Voyageurs National Park
(click on the text above each photo for a quick get-away)
A regularly appearing feature, "Have you seen..." takes a closer, more patient look at things usually not seen in a flattering light.
Take a look!
Each spring, as winter lessens its grip and days warm with the first fragrant breezes of a new season, we collect sap from our Sugar Maples and produce just enough syrup for ourselves for the coming year.
The progress of this year's backyard endeavor is illustrated here.
Summer 2008, the tiny jewel of the avian world, a Ruby-throated Hummingbird, nested just feet from my front door. Pictures of her nest and the changing lives within are collected in this journal.
From life the size of a pea....
Cats that come to stay
(click on the text above each photo for stories in these collections)
18 comments:
Sometimes the nicest posts are simple and sweet and say volumes in a single photo, a few words…and a lovely memory.
Thank you for sharing this. You have captured it all!
A "love"ly tribute to your Mom.
Thinking of you on Mother's Day...
Love,
~K
ohhh...so touching. this is my first mother's day without my mother. i glow when anyone tells me i look just like her.
Sky--mine, too.
I know exactly.
Perfect, very true. Happy Mother's Day!
Wonderful image to treasure Nina!
What a nice photo and verse Nina! Have a great day!
A lovely tribute that should be printed and framed. Very touching.
What a wonderful photograph...
Nice tribute to your mom.
Beautiful photo, you can just see the connection, graced by your words!
Wish you would add this to FB - its so beautiful!
What a beautiful tribute to your mother. And, you do resemble her very much. Looks like she was having a relaxing day in the boat. Have a nice day.
This is my second Mother's Day without my Mom. It's hard. Hugs to you Nina.
Nina, your Mother must have been an amazing woman! Love this photo. Thanks for sharing it with us. Happy Mother's Day to you.
BTW, I've posted about Nature Remains on my blog today with another set to go on Tuesday. Thank you once again for your kindness and generosity. I had a great time with you!
There is so much here, Nina, it's like a line stretching into infinity. What a beautiful image and tribute.
So nice.
Besos,
Mel
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