Honor the Day
Morning’s first blush stirs,
Horizon whispers in gold
Day’s ancient new song.
Category: Nature Themed
Winterberry Warmth
Here we discover and learn to admire the winterberry shrub, or Ilex verticillata, during a frosty February morning. Its crimson berries, which symbolize hope, sustenance, and life’s enduring cycle, are a stark contrast to the pall of winter.
Watching with the Willows
On a brisk day at Stewart Park, I stroll alongside Cayuga Lake, observing Canadian Geese and white willows. The tranquil, interconnected scene proves an enduring memory despite everyday worries.
The Well
In twilight’s hush, embraced by oaks,
A well of stone, with stories etched in lace,
Now table made, where others’ whispers weave,
And time’s soft hands a tapestry conceive.
Sycamore Leaves in Time
Read this blog for an understanding of how the sycamore leaf symbolizes themes such as shelter, the cycles of life and death, decay, freedom, and individuality, reflecting the intimate connection between nature and the evolving American identity.
Resilience and Beauty: The Ginkgo in Fall
Naked branches reach,
Sky braces for winter’s kiss,
Earth turns, leaves embrace.
Arrival
Here we have a pleasant carriage rental trip, exploring and photographing the Aran Islands.
Church Ruin on Inishmore
Join me on a journey through Inishmore, Galway Bay on a horse-drawn carriage. We’ll see a ruined church, horse pasture, and iron age fort, Dun Aengus, with reflections on the word ‘riven.’
A Feast
Thanksgiving Comes Early
Moonlit Parallels
Discover this mysterious encounter at Cayuga Lake Inlet where I met Neven, my doppelganger. Who is he? Join me in unraveling this eerie twilight mystery.
Michael Stephen Wills Photography 