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Early Morning in Photos

August 21, 2010 by Jeanne

 

 

 

I stepped outside to photograph the garden this morning and decided to take a walk through our woods. Some unexpected pleasures, including meeting another turtle friend and hearing the rapid chuckle of our creek running higher than normal thanks to the rains.  Enjoy the pictures – the flowers are all in the garden next to the driveway, then I will share photos of a walk through the woods on our farm and the creek.

The flower garden looks lively, and everything is gearing up for a second bloom thanks to the rain!
This butterfly sat as if posing for me.

 

 

I love our woods. A shaft of sunlight filtered through as I snapped this picture.

 

A new friend – Eastern painted box turtle (I think).
Clearwater Creek.  It looks narrow here because I am at a weird angle. The bank was too muddy to get closer.

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  1. ~Gardener on Sherlock Street

    August 21, 2010 at

    How nice to have woods. Do you feel cooler breezes from the woods on hot days? I’m always
    surprised how much cooler it is near a creek in the middle of a prairie. I’m guessing the trees hold pockets of cooler air.

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