Change of Seasons (30 Days of Gratitude: Day 10)

On 11/10/201711/08/2017 By Kat at travelgardeneatIn Gratitude, Photography1 Comment

Minnesotans love to talk about the weather. It’s probably because there’s always something to talk about. We gripe when the weather turns hot and humid; we gripe just as loud when the temps turn frigid and the snow piles up.

Winter versus Fall

Setting aside the aggravations, the change of seasons brings new delights — a shift in colors, a fresh look for old landscapes. The changing seasons also bring with them a perennial sense of renewal with the comforting pattern of spring to summer, fall to winter. Always a chance to begin again …

~ Kat

Weekly Photo Challenge: Descent

On 11/02/201411/02/2014 By Kat at travelgardeneatIn Photography9 Comments

The seasons of descent are upon us … tree branches almost bare after recent winds forced the descent of the last of the multi-colored leaves, while the hint of winter is in the air, with snow flurries descending upon us even before trick-or-treaters graced our doorsteps. I am not quite ready to let go of my favorite season, but I do enjoy the unique beauty that each season brings. Walking the grassy trails with the dogs recently, I noticed this single maple leaf, an isolated beauty nestled among parched aspen leaves past their golden prime.

Ciao! ~ Kat

This post was in response to the Daily Post’s Weekly Photo Challenge. ”Descent” was this week’s theme. Everyone is welcome to join in the Challenge; further details on how to participate and links to others’ responses are found here.

Weekly Photo Challenge: Saturated

On 09/30/201309/30/2013 By Kat at travelgardeneatIn Gratitude19 Comments

Just one of the many photos I took yesterday while hiking and taking in the spectacular hues of the northern Minnesota landscape. This solitary maple leaf, gently cradled in a bed of spiky groundcover, seemed to bleed red from its veins, so saturated it was with the changing colors of the season.

Ciao! ~ Kat

This post was in response to the Daily Post’s Weekly Photo Challenge. ”Saturated” was this week’s theme. Everyone is welcome to join in the Challenge; further details on how to participate and links to others’ responses are found here.