On our recent trip to the Bonshaw Trails, my husband and I hiked the Fox Run and Ravine branches from the upper portion of the main trail. We planned to focus on the trees this time.
The leaves have begun to change colour but few have fallen to the ground. Your eyes are drawn upwards to the canopy, where the upper story is changing first.
The dark green of aged leaves still creates a green glow at lower levels.
The trunks of many of the trees were unusual.
They provide homes for a variety of creatures
and are a curiosity to hikers.
The golden grand-dog, who accompanies us on these hikes, enjoyed time off-lead as we were the only people on the trail.
There were several other items which attracted our attention. On the Ravine Trail, there was an animal skull atop a stump. From on-line research, we determined it was a bovine rather than an equine skull.
We always look for interesting shadows on the trails. This one looks staged.
At the beginning and end of the hike, we walked through a meadow of goldenrod,
gone to seed now.
This caterpillar of an American dagger moth walked across that path. It was our favourite photo of the day.
Hello!
Such wonderful, gnarly old trees! And what, no foxes in a place called Fox Run?
ReplyDeleteA fox crossed the road in front of us as we approached the parking lot, Debra.
DeleteEvery walk is a new adventure Marie.. love the trees, each one with all it's gnarly bits has a story to tell .😀
ReplyDeleteThe trees were individuals, PDP.
DeleteSimply wonderful! I meant to tell you how much I like your new header picture, BTW. I think the interesting tree root sculptures are my favorites. :-)
ReplyDeleteThe trees were amazing in that area, Jan.
DeleteThe header photo has compreesed the print size. I may take it out.
Hello,Marie,
ReplyDeleteYou find a lot of interesting old trees. Each tree is telling its dramatic history.
I always admire your careful observation.The caterpillar is humorous when I think it is wiggling on the grand. Have a good weekend.
Trees are amazing in the unique features, Tomoko.
DeleteMy fave photo is the shadow of the bracken (I assume) one.
ReplyDeleteI love the shadow photo too, AC.
DeleteTree stumps are fabulous and usually have a story if you bother to look. You do look and find wonders.
ReplyDeleteI do take the time to look at trees, Linda. They are wondrous!
DeleteGreat shots Marie. A walk through the woods always unveils its hidden treasures. I love that tree that looks like it has legs, it's totally amazing.
ReplyDeleteThat tree is great, isn't it, Bill?
DeleteOooh.
ReplyDeleteMy favourites changed as I scrolled down. So much beauty. So much wonder. Megathanks.
You are welcome, EC. I enjoy taking you along!
DeleteAll photos are great!
ReplyDeleteNice hike.
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It was a great hike, Catarina.
DeleteSuch a lovely walk. Love the shadows.
ReplyDeleteI love the shadows photos too, Mildred.
DeleteThe tree pictures are the kind I have always liked taking. Looking around at and up at the trees is one of my favorite things to do.
ReplyDeleteTrees are a wonder, aren't they Ratty?
Deletewhat a great look through the trees, as they just begin to turn color!! and those tree trunks, doing it their own way!!
ReplyDeletelot's of very cool things to see on this trail - have a wonderful weekend!!!
Doing it their own way indeed! Each perfect in its own unique way, Debbie.
DeleteWhat a variety of photos Marie. My favorite was the one you thought looked staged. The shadows were very peaceful and lovely.
ReplyDeleteShadows on the trails are among my favourite things, Ginnie!
DeleteWhen you say a "field of Golden Rod", is it planted for commercial use or just spread wild? Here in the Mother Country we only use it as an ornamental garden flower, otherwise it's treated as a weed. Lovely pictures.
ReplyDeleteIt is field of weeds, Keith, with the dominant weed being goldenrod.
DeleteHe looks so dangerous too.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a cow skull to me.
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