Tuesday, August 05, 2008

A Walk in the Woods

In view of yesterday's post, it's time for some lightheartedness, so here are a few photos from our walk in the woods at Riverwood on Sunday.

Living Carpet

Above: a soft mossy carpet
Below: Cuppa and Treebeard stroll down Maple Lane

Strolling

Highlights

Above: A lighted tree in the forest gloom
Below: Just a pine cone surrounded by dead needles

Cone and Leaves

A few years ago, Cuppa and I seemed able to spend protracted periods up there, but we seem to be limited to quick visits these days. Short or long, it's always good to get back there a refuel the soul.

13 comments:

  1. The pictures are beautiful. I bet you appreciated it even more after the events of yesterday. Hope you are both ok.

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  2. Those pictures almost invoke a scent of freshness and pine. I would not want to leave.

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  3. Beautiful!!!hughugs

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  4. What a lovely place - I hope it proved to be a calming experience after the previous day.

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  5. AC,

    Oh! What a beautiful world we have!
    I am constantly in awe of all we've been given to enjoy!

    ~~~

    Yes! Your post of yesterday was chilling!!

    Take care, my friend!

    Junie

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  6. Your pictures are so realistic and beautifully composed...I could almost smell that wonderful forest aroma. Thanks.

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  7. Gorgeous. Almost not real - those greens. It's always revitalizing to get out, isn't it?

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  8. These photos make me lungs want to take in a deep breath ...cough! cough! I live in the city. :(

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  9. I love the mosses. I wish I knew more about them. I have been know to lie down on them and have a nap.

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  10. mmmmm.....mossy carpet! only to be topped by mossy carpet and large double-double from Tim's

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  11. fantastic greens. now is Ottawa Valley, rainforest edition.

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  12. Anonymous3:06 pm

    These shots are amazing! They really invite your eye to the very core of them. They are pure forestry beauty. :o)

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  13. Anonymous11:15 am

    a quote by Helen Keller,
    “To me a lush carpet of pine needles or spongy grass is more welcome than the most luxurious Persian rug.”

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