Sunday, October 31, 2010

Sunday wonders - F

F is for Fall.

This morning the sun was shining on some nearby trees.  Since this sunshine wouldn't last, we decided on a walk through the local wildlife sanctuary.  Come along with us - lots of photos, not much talk.  A quiet stroll through the trees.


Downy woodpecker peeks out to greet us.


Junco and  towhee forage.

Reflections in the wetland.


Mallards laugh behind a screen of reeds.


Broad-leaf maple 'pavers'.


A scene for painting.


Twisted maple leaves so big they catch in shrubby branches and dry where they fall.


Black-tailed deer's  lunch of blackberry leaves.


For squirrel, a treasure trove.


Heading home.

7 comments:

Paws on the Run said...

Looks like an amazing morning.

Ginny Hartzler said...

This is just lovely! How far away do you live from this place? I think you have captured things that most would miss! And were you really that close to the deer? I love the giant curled leaves! Did you find another walker to take your picture?

Mimi said...

Thank you for taking us on this lovely morning walk, tonight in my case.
Love all the photos, Stephanie, but particularly the first one, with the trees lined up and colour graduating light to dark, left to right.
And also the last one, which would make a great Shadow Shot one too.

Rudee said...

F is also for Fabulous! I adore that last photo with your shadows following along. Beautiful.

eileeninmd said...

What a lovely wlak. The photos are awesome. I always senjoy seeing deer.

Gill - That British Woman said...

what a super place, you are so lucky to live so close to it.

Gill

Lindy said...

Looks like you had a perfect day for your walk. Great images of the wildlife, in particular the deer!

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