9 July 2010: Rain Rain Come This Way...

It finally rained and the humidity is not quite as bad as it was. Thank Mother Nature because one more day of this and I was going to melt!

29 June 2010: Slimy Slug Shoot

I found this slimy little slug wandering up in the woods near the edge of our property while I was picking some wild blackberries (YUM). He was rather photogenic so he is a nice collage of his photo shoot.

25 June 2010: Grape Leaves

The grape vines are looking good right now...that is until the Japanese beatles return!

11 November 2009 Photo: I Just Can't Stop Myself

As long as there are leaves left on the trees, I just can't stop myself from taking pictures of them!

8 November 2009 Photo: Flower Power

Since the weather was so nice this weekend, we did a little yard clean up. This little yellow beauty was hiding under the leaves and just not willing to succumb to the cold weather yet.

26 October 2009 Photo(s): Ghosts On Parade At Green Lakes

So bear with me since there are many pictures on today's post...I got out of the house yesterday afternoon and headed to one of the NY State Parks. I also finished the ghost cakepops early this morning so I felt I needed to include them in here as well.

Bill and I went out to Green Lakes to check out the fall colors as it was a beautiful sunny Sunday. It is a great place to go hiking but since I couldn't do much hiking, I hobbled down to the lake for a bit and then we drove around and stopped on the side of the road so I could take some photographs. The tree pictures that look like someone was laying on the ground to take the pictures were our attempt of couple photography. I saw the picture I wanted but since I was unable to get on the ground to snap it, I metered the picture and set Bill up in the position I thought would get the shot I wanted. He did a great job! I love them and thanks to Bill for laying down on the wet leaves!

And the Halloween cakepops are FINALLY done. The ghosts are cute and as each time I have made these, I learn something new that would make it easier. If you want a cakepop, come on by to visit.

23 October 2009 Photo: Falling Faster

I had an appointment this morning to get my foot re-xrayed to make sure all was healing well. I figured since I was out of the house, I would take my camera and try to get a picture in the outside world. The fall colors are at peak right now in Central NY but they are expecting rain and wind this weekend so I imagine the leaves will be down soon. I figured I better get a few more pictures before the trees are all bare. These were taken from inside the car becasue it was a bit wet out and if case you forgot...I am in a case and on crutches :)

Anyway the foot is healing properly and I tried again to get the doctor to agree to take the cast of sooner but he told the nurse to write me a prescription for No Whining Pills. I told them they should double the dose and that Bill would attest to the need. HAHA. I get a new cast in 2 weeks and I am thinking animal print!

19 October 2009 Photo: They're BAAACCKKK

I know the scarecrows made a recent appearance on the blog but now they have all come out to play. We have done a lot of the decorating but not all. Actually I am not sure if we will get all of it done this year due my injury but we'll see. Bill's loves Halloween so I am going to try to make it happen.

16 October 2009 Photo: Weather Gone Wild

We got a dusting of snow in the wee hours of the morning. How do I know when it happened...I was up from 3:30 - 5:00 AM while it was snowing. It did no even cover all of the grass so I am not sure you can even count it as "the first snow" of the season. Either way, it is October 16th which is WAY TOO EARLY for this white stuff. So please go away. Actually the sun is already out and shining so hopefully it will be gone before too long!

9 October 2009 Photo: Another Leaf

Yes, I know, another leaf, you ask? Hey, it's fall...deal with it!!!

7 October 2009 Photo: My Personal Poet

October 7th, 2005 was our wedding day and four years later my amazing husband surprised me with a beautiful poem and gifts. It was the perfect ending to a VERY long day. I was still traveling for work and got home just before midnight to this freshly painted box filled with leaves, our wedding vows framed, a poem and other gifts. Bill was at work and I was in tears because it was so heartwarming.

autumn leaves

whisper and dance

like two leaves from different trees we fell

winds of fate blew us together

like two seeds of fire

spiraling...smoldering

leaves of autumn

shades of red and yellow

aflame

two lives...two seeds

bursting into autumnal bloom

falling together

in love

we whisper...smile

and

dance

-william hartman 10/07/09

3 October 2009 Photo(s): Perfect Fall Day

After a VERY long week on the road and being sick, I finally had a day free to spend with Bill. We went to the Farmers Market, went to see a fellow photo enthusiasts show at a local coffee shop and then we went wandering about the area near our house. The trees are still not in full peak but we found some great photos around the Jamesville Reservoir, Fiddlers Green Park and the side of the road (while trying not to get hit by passing cars). It was a wonderful afternoon with my wonderful husband!

27 September 2009 Photo: "Reddy" Or Not

The rain has returned after a lack of precipitation for most of September. I hope this water will help to make the fall foliage more brilliant this season.

23 September 2009 Photo(s): The Fall Of Freddie The Leaf

My obsession with the falling leaves continue as I travel around New England for work. Here are a few examples from my drive along the Mohawk Trail through the Berkshires of MA. I also love the book, "The Fall of Freddie the Leaf" by Leo Buscaglia and this time of year always makes me think of it for multiple reasons. If you have never read it, you can check out the text of it here: http://achievebalance.com/spirit/theleaf.htm.

20 September 2009: Cha Cha Cha Changes

The temperature was in the low 40s when I took Mona out this morning. The brisk air, light frost on the grass, the pumpkins at the farmers market and the changing leaves can only mean one thing...autumn has arrived! Tuesday is the first official day of fall and while I am sad to be putting away our summer furniture, I absolutely love the fall season. I am in awe of the leaves that paint the countryside each year. I feel alive in the brisk morning air and long to see the mist/fog rise off of the lakes and mountains. So here is hoping for a colorful leaf peeping season and prepare to see many more photographs of the scenes of fall throughout New England!

2 July 2009 Photo: Building The Ark

If you live in the northeast, you are probably gathering your animals two by two and building a boat.

28 June 2009 Photo: Eating Out

In looking for today's photo, I noticed this leaf that appears to have been dinner for an insect or two. The blue skies and the sun beaming in provided a great subject but I hope the bugs have gotten their fill of my tulip tree leaves!

15 June 2009 Photo: Keeping The Doctor Away

Our apple trees have little apples on the branches. Last year we did have some edible apples and we will see how this year's go.

28 April 2009 Photo: More Morning Dew

Another cool morning after a warm night produced great little droplets of water on the leaves.