Sally Russick of
The Studio Sublime is hosting a year long challenge which is... sublime... as you'd expect with such a studio name. The challenge is named 'Focusing on Life' and every week Sally is sending a prompt on what should we focus the following week.
The prompt of this week?!
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I,
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
~Robert Frost
Grab your camera, open the door and step outside into the fresh air. Take a walk!
You know me by now... our family does not need prompts to get out and walk! So walk - more hike, in fact - we did. At 4 in the afternoon, through one of the conservation areas close by, meeting a handful of people on the trails (just enough to make you feel comfortable that you're not alone in a forest at dusk).
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| What is he watching so intent?! |
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| Yes, the quick flow of the creek - he's always fascinated by water |
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| Spring is definitely here! |
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We are blessed to be within minutes from Bruce Trail!
Today - we learned about different blazes and their meaning |
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Do you see the faces sleeping in this knot?!
I see four of them |
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| Lovely curves |
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| The area is known for the abundance of fossils - William is looking for them |
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And right in the middle of the forest... a wall!
The property used to be someone's farm many moons ago! |
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| How many years does the moss need to cover the stone so beautifully? |
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| What does he see? |
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| A huge woodpecker! |
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| We follow the creek as it turns and tumbles |
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| More knots - lovely knots everywhere |
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This will be a lovely orchard in the spring - looks dead now, but knowing
there is life in there, just waiting to wake up is such a wonderful feeling! |
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| Ready for a new adventure? Always! |
Thank you for taking the journey with us - I hope you have enjoyed the hike.
Thank you, Sally for the lovely challenge - it is absolutely wonderful!
And please make sure you join the collective virtual walk - the
headquarters are, as usual, at Miss Sally's.
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What great nature photographs! Looks like you had a fun hike!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great place to take a walk or hike!
ReplyDeletelooks like a wonderful hike Alicia! thanks for taking us along
ReplyDeleteGreat Hike photos. I would love to take a walk there some day!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a place I'd enjoy walking. Love the spring flowers blooming!
ReplyDeleteHi Alicia,
ReplyDeleteIt looks like the two of you had a wonderful time hiking and exploring the wonders of the forest.
Therese
Wow, what fun you had! I love the moss on the brick wall. gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThat moss is stunning, I just love moss. I've yet to try the grind moss into yogourt and slather trick, maybe this year. I'll have to find me some suitable rocks first. Looks like a beautiful place for a walk.
ReplyDeletethank you for taking us along for the walk - it was fun :)
ReplyDeletehave a great week!
oops! forgot to add i'm no. 18 this week!
ReplyDeleteStunning photos!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great place to take a walk! Love your photos.
ReplyDeleteI love your post. The ones of the "knots" I soooo see the faces. I think knots in the trees are sooo fascinating! Great job!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great area to have so close to you. Love the photo journey!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos. I love the ones with the moss covered rocks. Our family likes to get out and take drives in the country, visiting creeks and low water bridges. I love to see other families doing the same. What a great way to teach our children about respecting the earth and her resources, and appreciating nature and the beauty of this earth.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure it's a totally different walk in the summer. How glorious. I love pileated woodpeckers.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful place to walk. So many treasures along the way - including those faces! Details are what I love on a good walk.
ReplyDeleteWow - love the photo tour of your walk! Love that flowing water and that wall out in no where, how cool is that!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like it was a great hike , I enjoyed the story and photos Alicia. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great bunch of photos. There's always so much to look at if you just stop and do it!
ReplyDeleteAlicia, You have an eye to see things. I did find three faces in that burl( or knot). Loved your pictures and William is cute. Thanks for sharing. Dita
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