“Nature will bear the closest inspection. She invites us to lay our eye level with her smallest leaf, and take an insect view of its plain.” ~Henry David Thoreau
nature
Asiatic Dayflower
“If you truly love Nature, you will find beauty everywhere.” ~Vincent Van Gogh
Sunset against the clouds
We often praise the evening clouds,
And tints so gay and bold,
But seldom think upon our God,
Who tinged these clouds with gold.
~Walter Scott
Queen Anne’s Lace
I never grow tired of looking at Queen Anne’s lace. They look like beautiful snowflakes attached to stems.
May all your weeds be wildflowers. ~Author Unknown
Down by the creek
This little bird found a cool, serene spot to hang out on a branch overlooking the creek. The colors of the vegetation reflecting in the water add to the tranquil scene.
“For fast-acting relief, try slowing down.” ~Lily Tomlin
Buzzards roosting
A group of vultures settling in for the night.
Thunderheads
“Everyday brought something to be admired: the soft feathery patterns of cirrus clouds, the deep, dark grays of thunderheads, the lacy gold and peach of the early morning sunrise. The sky and its moods called to me.” ~L. Jagi Lamplighter
Waiting to be fed
“… give me neither poverty nor riches! Give me just enough to satisfy my needs.” Proverbs 30:8 (NLT)
Wrens in the woodpile
Recently a wren built a nest in our back porch rafters. Since the babies left the nest, I have enjoyed watching the family flitting about the shrubs and woodpile in the back yard.
Eye contact
“Never bend your head. Always hold it high. Look the world straight in the eye.” ~Helen Keller
walking on a country road 