DC: Cover

under the cover of shade

and light

a red leaf 

under cover

protection of branches

a mushroom dries

changing form and chemical

to become just right food

for:

the squirrel

sits

under cover of golden Tamarack needles and branches

nearly hidden in shade

eating a dry mushroom

under cover

of the thick forest

a rosy mushroom thrives

bathed in soft evening light

under the cover of clouds

light gently caresses

Autumn

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Lovely Ariane has hosted DC this weekend 

with the theme: Cover

for me, what is held, covered, protected

came to mind

thank you Ariane

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First Snow and Cold Temperatures

 any thoughts on what these photos are of?

 twas a very cold morning

-5F

frozen condensation

on the inside of my cabin windows

wandering the forest

amongst our first snow

i found a squirrel stashed a mushroom

up in a tree

my ponds have a thick layer of ice

thick

when you look close

sha zam!

and

frosty crystals

all over the surface!

but when i got out of this wee hollow

what a beautiful and cold day:

it looks like winter has begun

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Autumn's Woodland Treasures

raindrops dress leaves

wasps nest fall from trees

frost and sunlight create magical light

this large hawk landed in my tree

colors, a seasonal delight

daily

i find squirrels treasures in the trees, 

so much fun!

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Mushroom Fun!

nature's artful beauty

textures

colors

 find them hidden in the trees

busy little squirrels

my favorite sort of treasure hunt!

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