Reflections of Summer, Bernheim

Every now and then I explore an area of Bernheim that I've not previously visited. While doing so I take specific photos, but this image was one of those images I took knowing I wouldn't like it when I saw it in my software. I was right. But I knew it had potential. I just had to find it and bring it out. After what I like to call 'messing around in my software', I came up with this image. I like the effect and the feel it gave the entire photo. I love photographing the old weathered worn wooden benches that are situated throughout Bernheim. And there are quite a few of them. Our weather here has been cold. But we're going to warm up. And that makes me happy. ENJOY!

Pastoral Scene

Hope everyone is having a fantastic week in spite of the sadness and sorrow surrounding Boston's tragedy. Perhaps a quiet few moments away to this pastoral scene will bring you peace. ENJOY!

Winter, The Arboretum

Back in March, which seems like ions ago, I photographed this same bench and setting with pink Magnolia blossoms hanging on the trees in the background.

Yesterday, I strolled along the same Sun and Shade Trail passing the Magnolias, the Hemlocks, the Sycamores, the Pines . . . and this same scene beckoned me to photograph it yet again. Amazing how season to season brings change. Sort of like our lives, wouldn't you say? Although this image is featured in my header, I wanted to show you a larger view because, honestly, the textures in this image just grab hold of you and take you right there. At least they do me. ENJOY!