Mossy Heart on Maple -Guest Heart Thursday

My husband took me on a surprise picnic yesterday.  I've never been to this park before.  It was lovely.  There was no sound other than the creek and the wind whiffling through the tops of these immense trees.  The trees were HUGE!

I wasn't surprised to find a heart nearby.

Of course, I took a picture for my sweet Sissy.  This one's for you, Clytie, Queen of Hearts!!!

On our way, we spotted this sign.  Bwahahahahaaa....totally made my day.

I knew you would laugh, SissyBoo.  (giggle)  Of course, I had to take a picture of the "cutest" old fart I know. (grin)

Have a lovely day, everyone!

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday.

Shadow of Leaf Glow - Shadow Shot Sunday

This summer while visiting my parents, I noticed the delicate green of grape leaf glowing through the shadow of the dense overhead foliage.  Something about the contrast of fir needles and fragile leaves caught my eye.  Of course, I ran for my camera to capture this interesting shadow shot.

For more amazing shadows from around the world, visit Harriet at Shadow Shot Sunday.

Going Up

On our walks through the canyons and forests of our childhood, one can find amazing trees. They are huge, fissured and draped with delicate licorice fern and deep green mosses.

This is one of those spectacular giants. I believe it is a Maple tree--the tops of the trees are just starting to bud.

Grande Old Tree

In the forests of our childhood live giants of old. This ancient twisted maple has been alive for hundreds of years. Imagine the stories this tree could tell. My Sister, Clytie of Random Hearts, was the first to notice the graceful mossy heart of this grande old tree.