October’s Bright Blue Weather

When gentians roll their fingers tight To save them for the morning, And chestnuts fall from satin burrs Without a sound of warning; When on the ground red apples lie In piles like jewels shining, And redder still on old stone walls Are leaves of woodbine twining; When all the lovely wayside things Their … Continue reading October’s Bright Blue Weather

The Breathtaking Nature Landscapes of New Zealand — ALK3R

Rachel Stewart is a talented self-taught photographer and traveler based in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand. Rachel shoots a lot of nature, travel, landscape and adventure photography. Her use of long exposure photography brings another dimension to her images setting them apart from the rest. via The Breathtaking Nature Landscapes of New Zealand — ALK3R

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October

O hushed October morning mild, Thy leaves have ripened to the fall; Tomorrow’s wind, if it be wild, Should waste them all. The crows above the forest call; Tomorrow they may form and go. O hushed October morning mild, Begin the hours of this day slow. Make the day seem to us less brief. Hearts … Continue reading October

Autumn is Here

“I love fall! Fall is exciting. It’s apples and cider. It’s an airborne spider. It’s pumpkins in bins. It’s burrs on dog’s chins. It’s wind blowing leaves. It’s chilly red knees. It’s nuts on the ground. It’s a crisp dry sound. It’s green leaves turning And the smell of them burning. It’s clouds in … Continue reading Autumn is Here