Sunday, October 18, 2020

Shooting in the Woods

I took myself back to the woods at Webster Park yesterday because, as I told my friend Dan, "It may not be good for the allergies, but it is good for the soul." It was a slow walk, soaking in the sights and sounds. I took two camera lenses this time, one for bigger scenes and one to catch what would otherwise be invisible. 



I did not walk to the campground this time, but circled the back edge of the park and a few trails just outside the perimeter, the West Trail and the Midnight Trail and a few unnamed and off the beaten path. I was blessed to capture tiny birds, a little red squirrel, and three deer. (For those concerned, although there is no hunting allowed within the park and it isn't yet shotgun season.)





I stopped twice down by the lake, once before and once after my walk. I was sitting on the stone beach collecting lake glass when I heard a voice behind me and turned to see my friend Gail. "I wondered if you'd be here," she said. Sometimes I am surprised by how well she knows me. Once my pocket was full of glass and my stomach was rumbling at being empty, I finally headed home for the evening. 


It was another simply beautiful day.

8 comments:

  1. ...you saw some fabulous sights!!!

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  2. What a great walk in nature. You saw plenty of wonderful things. I hope you were smiling all the way home. Blessings, xoxo, Susie

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    1. I have been smiling all weekend!
      Bless you too, Susie!
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  3. Martha you have a wonderful eye! Such beautiful photos. Thank you for sharing.

    Marilyn from Canada 🇨🇦

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    1. I fear I am addicted to taking pictures. LOL!
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  4. Simply beautiful is right. I love the shot of the kiddos under the bridge.
    Your photos of the deer are wonderful too.
    What a good day you had.
    Sue

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    1. The bridge shot turned out just right this time. I've tried before and the results were less than pleasing. This time I love it!
      I rather enjoyed my hunting trip.
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