In the Ancient Forests

In the ancient forests, beneath the magic of olden trees, where the moss hangs green.

One can find a door to where the wee folk dwell...

The place where the Elves tend white lichen lace for the Faery Queen.

Have a beautiful whimsical day, dear Friends!

Sap Flow

When I walk the forests of my childhood, I often see where the sap has run out of the tree.  We call it pitch.  The sap can trap insects, bubbles and reflect the colors of the forest.  It is often beautiful, as you can see.

Here is a photo of how the sap trails down trunk of this old fir.  It usually means the tree has been damaged in some way and the sap comes to the surface to heal the place which is damaged.

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.