Peeling Bark

Leftovers from previous seasons as the bark peels back on a downed tree along the trail at Whitewater State Park in southeastern Minnesota.

Date: April 11, 2010

Snow White Tree

White trees always stand out in the woods, even with the snow, as if they are taking their color from the ground covering. In the woods at Mt. Morris Camp near Wautoma, WI.
Date: 12/31/2004

White on White on Green

White lights on trees at Christmas at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
Date: 12/22/2008

Fall along the Little Lehigh Parkway, Allentown, PA
Date: Fall, 1973 (Scanned from slide)

Fall on a Mountain Road

The end of Fall along a mountain road in north central Pennsylvania.
Date: Fall, 1978 (Scanned from slide)

Two (+) Trees

Fall. Trees. Color. From along the Root River Trail last year when we really had a fall.
Date: 10/3/2008

Ghostly Alternative

Well at least the wind turbine looks kind of ghostly in this picture. Taken along the Shooting Star Trail in southern MN in an area that has hundreds of such turbines.
Date: July 26, 2009

Bad Cast

Bobber and fishing line stuck in a tree along the Trout Stream at Whitewater State Park in Minnesota.
Date: May 31, 2009

Snow Tree

When I looked at this picture on the computer screen I was struck that it looked like a snow bank of blossoms, hence my not so fancy title.
Date: 5/11/09

Hints of Spring - 3

The colors of spring leaves vary but the sign of spring is still there and ready to go to work for the next few months producing food and oxygen.
Date: May 2, 2009

Hints of Spring - 2

Another of the tiny signs of spring can be the still tight buds, but the colors are there and the sun will do its magic.
Date: May 2, 2009

Hints of Spring - 1

Last week I went out looking for the small signs of spring that nature provides, not the human-placed flowers. With the wonders of zoom lens and close cropping with Paint Shop Pro the signs are more than evident.
Date: May 2, 2009

Sculpted Trees

Retiro Park in Madrid was a great Sunday afternoon place to be.
Date: 4/14/2002

A Shadow of Trees

At first glance the darker evergreen trees give the impression of a shadow on the hillside along the Cannon Valley Trail in eastern Minnesota.
Date: 10/11/08

Subtle Shades

The shift of colors and shades in this picture intrigued me along the Cannon Valley Trail in eastern Minnesota.
Date: October 11, 2008

Summer Leftover

The seeds are all that is left in November.
Date: 10/19/08

Colors and Contrasts

The bright fall color against the dark brick of the church in downtown Rochester, MN, make an interesting contrast and compliment.
Date: 10/19/08

Flag and Leaves

Tomorrow is Election Day, 2008. It may be the greatest act of patriotism we have available to all of us. This flag along the Cannon Valley Trail in eastern Minnesota is our reminder of who we are and the great responsibility we have to vote.
Date: 10/11/08

It's Fall

Yes, Fall can be seen in many ways and places, including along the Cannon Valley Trail in eastern Minnesota.
Date: 9/21/08

Wilderness No Parking

At a campsite along the Pine Creek Rail Trail, I couldn't resist the semi-irony in the signs and setting. Well, at least I found it interesting.
Date: 8/3/08