Quiet Melancholy and Timeless Autumn
Quiet Melancholy A stark silhouette of a leafless tree stands against a textured, fiery orange sky, with a single bird perched on its branch and others faintly flying in the…
Medieval Dordrecht
Dordrecht Dordrecht, the Netherlands Oldest City The medieval city of Dordrecht dates back to the 11th century. Situated at the confluence of several rivers, including the Meuse, Merwede, and Rhine,…
Spring’s Orchid in all its Glory
Can Spring be Far Behind?
Can Spring be Far Behind?My reluctant orchid is covered with blooms this season - a rare occcurance. It is my harbinger that spring is just around the corner. Indeed, the…
Black-eyed Susans
Impressions of Black-eyed Susans
Black-eyed Susans Impressions Black-eyed Susans in the early morning light present a breathtaking and magical sight. As the sun rises and casts its gentle rays, these golden-yellow flowers come alive…
Birds of Autum
"This autumn- why am I growing old? birds disappearing among clouds." ― Basho Matsuo
Impressions of a Garden
A garden. What makes a garden a garden? Soil, nurturing, nature's sun and rain to be sure. But there is something more, or, it is merely a field. Nothing wrong…
The Chambered Nautilus
The chambered Nautilus’ home is one of the most beautiful shapes in all of nature. At least, in my opinion. Its perfect spiral has amazed mathematicians and scientists alike…
Idealizing the Idyllic
I discovered this small cottage just steps from the beach while exploring tiny Indian Rocks Beach on Florida's West Coast. This community of modest beach houses sprang up in the…
GIVERNY
It's late afternoon in early fall at Giverny, the pastoral water garden where Claude Monet created his most famous paintings. The ambiance here is palatable with the lush beauty, peacefulness.…
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