Yesterday, after completing a few errands I ended up at O-Kee-Lee park, but when I say 'park' it is really just another, little scrubby trail. I do wish that the town would thin the vegetation out along the various trails to make them more aesthetically pleasing. I am not asking for landscaping, just thinning. These are phone photos, for I hadn't thought to take my camera on my earlier errands, and the walk was more of an afterthought.
Before getting onto the trail, I thought that I was seeing ice forming on the river. When I got closer to take this photo, I decided that I was just seeing ripples out beyond the boulder where you see the see the tree reflections from the other bank. The water had been relatively calm behind me, so I don't know why it was being disturbed out there.
It was one of those bleak November days, but I took the next photo because I could see a few orange leaves up the way. Off to the sides, you can see how scrubby much of the vegetation is.
Here's another photo of a subsidiary path. I used those poor withered orange leaves as a foreground element.
As you have seen, it was a bleak day, but for something to do, I did take a closeup of lichens, or something or other, on a stump. No, I didn't nail the focus, but I think it is interesting enough to include it.
I'll be off soon. Have a good day. It's the day after for many of you, so hang in there.
Enjoy your drive. I don't like driving any longer in snow either. I did it for years while working in a town 30 miles away.
ReplyDeleteThe last shot is moss! Beautiful moss! I use this moss a lot when doing Lego shots.
The colors along the trails are still pretty and enough so that one can enjoy them.
Good luck on the Hostage Exchange! ;)
Thanks. My knowledge of trees and things is profoundly bad.
DeleteThat comment "Heather didn't want Sue anymore" made me chuckle. Good job with the trail shots.
ReplyDeleteWell they at least keep the trail clear, by tossing all the deadwood into the sides of it, apparently. Good phone shots, and I think wind can hit in the middle of water when the sides are somewhat protected.
ReplyDeleteCatchy title! Even though the leaves have fallen, it still looked like a good day out
ReplyDeleteLIchens are interesting, humble little organisms.
ReplyDeleteI hope you got there and back safely,
I think your pictures are quite lovely, but yes it is a dreary day indeed.
ReplyDeleteIt is a dreary time of year but at least you got out for a bit of a walk.
ReplyDeleteHope you are home and snow free by now.
It is now almost 1:00 pm and the sun is shining here. I do hope this continues and your drive home is peaceful. And I like lichen. Can't spell worth a darn this morning. Grumble.
ReplyDeleteWe got home shortly after 1 so all was good. Saw a few hint that there was a wee bit of snow in places overnight, but that is all.
DeleteNice job with the photos. I too am having difficulty finding things to take pictures of on my walks. Hope you managed to escape the snow!
ReplyDeleteIt’s not easy right now.
DeleteThe weather change is so wonderful
ReplyDeleteHope you are both home safely by now!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you got your hostage back. I hope the ransom wasn't extraordinarily high. Whatever you paid, you can be assured she is worth every penny.
ReplyDeleteWelcome home to the hostage! I suspect her return is more than worth it!
ReplyDeleteI like the lichen. I've never thought of using a few coloured leaves as a focal point like that. It works well.
ReplyDeleteSafe travels to pick Sue up and sure you will be glad to have her home again.
ReplyDeleteThank you for bringing us a long friend. Aloha
ReplyDeleteI hope your trip to get Sue was uneventful! Lots of snow around this weekend it seems.
ReplyDeleteI think I like that shot of the moss best although the water one has a certain appealing moodiness.
Looking forward to your snow pictures!
Glad you did the hostage exchange! Our kids are so busy with the school musical. We're going to the preformance.
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