Monday, May 19, 2008

Trillium Season!

I took the dogs for a walk in the woods. It's been our first sunny day in awhile and the trillium are in full bloom. I was able to get a few neat pictures. Here's a pink painted trillium.



Reflections in the pond. I think this photo looks like an abstract painting. I was walking near the water and heard a big "kersplash!" and saw a redtail hawk swooping over the water. He was trying to nab one of a pair of ducks -- or maybe their ducklings? -- that were nesting there. Of course, it all happened too fast to have the camera ready.



I really like the dramatic backlighting in this one!



Here's a trillium with some groovy colorful toadstools.



I just love this time of year!

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Thank you Nancy, for the flowers. It is very late & I checked some blogs to settle down. I had to have my oldest horse euthanized today. A very long day, and the trilliums on your blog gave me an idea for a marker. This was my first time, and it has been a test of strength.
A very tired worn out Heather ( an Irish flower)

Unknown said...

Aw, so sorry to hear this, Heather. It is tough to lose an old friend. I'm glad the timing was right for me to post the trillium. I hope that the coming summer will bring you some comfort.

Anonymous said...

What gorgeous photos! How can anyone not love that time of year?

It's like a forest in some disney movie.. especially the fungi on the tree.