Prior to Dorian’s visit to Prince Edward Island, my husband and I went with the golden grand-dog to the Bonshaw Hills for a hike. The forest was in its late summer glory.
The ferns were thick in the undergrowth as the fullness of summer has brought them to their peak condition.
One tree trunk was missing its hobbit door.
Hundreds of what look like bracket mushrooms clung to a trunk, taking over one side.
At various locations along the trails, apple trees shed their fruit over the ground, making it hard to avoid squishing them under foot. The scent of apples filled the air.
In a stand of evergreens, needles cover the ground, a huge difference from the fern filled undergrowth.
One of my favourite scenes of the day is a tree trunk black from the shade and an aura of green around it.
Out with the old and in with the new as one stump is consumed by nature and other trees take hold.
Every now and then the forest gives us proof it is the nerve centre of the earth. These roots resembling a nerve cell illustrate the importance of the earth’s forests.
And though I love summer, who could help but look forward to next month?
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Beautiful shots of the forest in dappled sunlight. I love the "nerve centre" idea.
The last picture, a harbinger of the coming season. Beautiful Marie.
the nerve cell is a brilliant description, i see this often as well!! the first picture and the last were favorites...your favorite was a favorite as well!!!
Did those fallen apples attract wasps? Come to think of it, I don't think I have seen as many here this year. But perhaps I should get out of the house. :)
Hiking in the forest is so relaxing, beautiful pictures full of green☺
Beautiful scenes. I love those wooded paths.
Wonderful nature photos. Have a good day, Diane
How I loved walking with you. Many, many thanks.
Beautiful late summer shots!
Walking through the forest and enjoying the smells and scenes, priceless. Thank you, Marie.
Lovely photos, and the "nerve cell" is the best.
Autumn is definitely my favorite time of the year,Marie, but seeing these images in what is still summer, makes me feel cozy. I love forests like this and can just imagine the feel and smell. This post reminds me to ask if you have yet seen Judi Dench's "My Passion for Trees?" If not, you would love it. You learn so much about how trees communicate with each other. It's amazing.
Wonderful, magical photos, Marie. Thank you for taking me along with you on your trip. :-)
Hello, I love the hobbit's door. The fern are beautiful. I am sure the critter will enjoy those apples. Lovely nature scenes and walk. Enjoy your day, wishing you a great weekend ahead.
I love how bright and green the ferns are. So pretty!
I can smell the apples!! That root really does look like a nerve cell. What a cool photo!
My favorite is the tree minus the hobbit door. So cool!
Beautiful images Marie, I have a feeling this walk will be just as gorgeous in autumn 🍁
I so loved these pics...love getting out in the woods. And yes, waiting anxiously for the coming days of color.
A lovely walk in the woods...
I don't understand how I missed so many of your posts!! I have been very distracted I'm afraid! : (
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