Day 282 - Forest Floor

I was playing around with the camera and different angles today. I kind of like this one from a squirrel's eye view. The trees look taller than they are. The distance longer than it really is. The forest floor more lush and leaf speckled than it appears from above. Next to the ocean, the woods are Peg's favourite outdoor place. Being from the prairies, I marvel at all the growth that pops up in such a shaded place.

Day 146 - Foggy Morning

Got up early this morning to a very heavy fog. Quite a change from the clouds of dust yesterday. Humidity is now at 100% and it's supposed to be a hot one. Captured these Tamaracks from our neighbour's yard. It's funny how fog makes everything seem so soft and muted.

Day 135 - Paths

This was taken at the farm where we take the dogs for their off-lead walks. This path leads towards the sheds of nearby residents. In the winter it links up with the snowshoe paths. I like the softness of the trees. I also like the fact that one can look at this picture and imagine many different things this path may lead to. Almost like a fairytale. Once upon a time...

Day 110 - Tree Rot

While out at the park I noticed some black stuff on the trees. I thought it kind of looked like charcoal. I didn't know what it was but Peg and Sarah informed me that it was tree rot. Apparently when a tree is infested there is no way to save it and it spreads quite rapidly. Unfortunately, as we walked around we noticed that all the trees in that part of the park had been hit with it. I'm not sure what the city will do but I would guess they'd have to cut down the trees. It is sad because they have to be replaced with trees that grow quickly but are still hardy.