Creeping
Climbing
Finding its way into the greenness
Of spring
Oh how I long for the creeping of spring
Stretch
Silver Lake Park, 3 Rivers District | MN 2012
The same owl, stretching
She stretched both wings
before moving back into the hallow of the oak
Amazing to think that when this large
winged creature is in flight she will
emit no sound, just a swoop right before you see her
Scents
Silver Lake Park, 3 Rivers District | MN 2012
As I walk around the park, with my furry companion
We pass the trees that have new blooms
I wish I knew the name of the trees
The blooms are so fragrant
I am drawn to the nearest branch
where Spring fills the senses
Sticking it Out
Spring Lake Park, 3Rivers District | MN 2012
Last season sticking in out, trying to hold tough onto the green blades of spring.
This Bud’s for You
Sliver Lake Park, 3 Rivers District | MN 2012
The trees are blooming
Senses are filled
Warm fragrance drifts along
With a fresh spring breeze
Welcome Spring!
Rock Hunter 2012
Lake Superior | Lutsen, MN 2012
My grandmother taught me how to hunt rocks
she showed me how to study and
delicately view each stone
to examine the qualities
texture, color, shape
when I feel the weight of a stone in my hand
there is a vibration, a connection
as if I am holding the hand of my grandmother
Nikon D5100 | lens Nikkor 18-55 mm | focal 24 | f-stop 11 | exposure 1/3
Weathered 2012
Old Shed | Lutsen, MN 2012
She sits atop the hill
Looking out onto the big lake
Her flanks seasoned with the weather
FinePix S8000fd | focal 5 | f-stop 4 | exposure 1/50
Still Waters 2012
Silver Lake Park, 3 River District | MN 2012
Still reflection
broken by the glided movement
of two paired green heads
Hipsamatic | John S lens | Kodot XGrizzeled film | Dreampop flash
Sunset Gathered 2012
Silver Lake Park, 3 Rivers District |MN 2012
Spiny tree limbs reach
gathered is the warmth of the failing sun
the buds soak in the last of the day
prepared to erupt into another season
Hipsamatic | John S lens | Kodot XGrizzeled film | Dreampop flash
Birth of a Fern 2010
Banning State Park | Sandstone, MN 2010
The birth of a newly formed fern
can be heard as it
rolls from its downy cocoon
tossing up its arms wide
to break free
FinePix S8000fd | focal 9.8 | f-stop 3.5 | exposure 1/240
White Flower Bud 2010
Banning State Park| Sandstone, MN 2010
Life bursts all at once
last of the frost has melted away
while the river moves with fierce intent
there is a symphony of sights, sounds and smells
FinePix S8000fd |focal 9.8 | f-stop 3.5 | exposure 1/160
Green Leaf 2010
Green Leaf 2010
Banning State Park | Sandstone, MN 2010
Spring brings a sense of renewal
the smell of the earth
a core of a leaf just as it starts to unfurl
the rush of a misted breeze
FinePix S8000fd | focal 9.8 | f-stop 3.5 | exposure 1/60
Yellow flower 2011
Yellow flower 2011
Banning State Park | Sandstone, MN 2011
The river bottom is lush
even in an early spring hike
Blooms appear brighter
greens appear calmer
FinePix S8000fd | focal 9.8 | f-stop 3.5 | exposure 1/75
Hinge 2012
Hinge 2012
Silver Lake Park, 3 Rivers District | MN 2012
As I moved along the path
the tall prairie grass reached out toward me
like a lover looking for its last hug
before the hinge is let loose
Hipsamatic | John S lens | Kodot XGrizzeled film | Dreampop flash
Shift 2012
Silver Lake Park, 3 Rivers District | MN 2012
The season has twisted
there is a definite shift
right of center
then soon
back again
Hipsamatic | John S lens | Kodot XGrizzeled film | Dreampop flash
Dancing Oak 2012
Dancing Oak
Silver Lake Park, 3 Rivers District | MN 2012
Centuries past pagan tune
plays to the old oak
as it tips and sways
in the last remaining rays
of the failing spring sun
Hipsamatic | John S lens | Kodot XGrizzeled film | Dreampop flash
Green 2012
Silver Lake Park, 3 Rivers District | MN 2012
When living in the land of ice and snow, or in the case of this winter…
brown and gray
Green is always a welcome color, now just waiting for the smell of fresh cut grass and earth
Reflection 2012
Silver Lake Park, 3 Rivers District | MN 2012
Warm reflections surface of a season now past
Knowing this too will evaporate into a memory
FinePix S8000fd | focal 9.4 | f-stop 4.5 | exposure 1/300
Whispers in the Wind 2012
Silver Lake Park, 3 Rivers District |MN 2012
The wind whispers ~ Spring
as the bite of winter is exhaled on its breath
FinePix S8000fd | focal 84.2 | f-stop 5.6 | exposure 1/550
follow the Twisted Root 