Dark as a moonless night, this new world vulture . . . nature's silent black knight Cathartes aura, emanates mystery, while evoking macabre images from the minds of many that view him. Turkey Vultures are truly remarkable diurnal creatures, preferring carrion to fresh meat and purifying our world as they dine. If you were to change the 'C' in its scientific name for a 'K' you would have the Greek derivative Kathartes meaning cleansing or purifier. Carthartes aura means purifying breeze. It is … [Read more...] about Nature’s Black Knight ~ Raptor of the Dead
Nature’s Black Knight ~ Raptor of the Dead
Dark as a moonless night, this new world vulture . . . nature's silent black knight Cathartes aura, emanates mystery, while evoking macabre images from the minds of many that view him. Turkey Vultures are truly remarkable diurnal creatures, preferring carrion to fresh meat and purifying our world as they dine. If you were to change the 'C' in its scientific name for a 'K' you would have the Greek derivative Kathartes meaning cleansing or purifier. Carthartes aura means purifying … [Read more...] about Nature’s Black Knight ~ Raptor of the Dead
Mountains Dreaming Under Foggy Water Window Reflections Celebrations of Light
There is a blanket of dense blue-gray fog beyond Mount Tom . . . spreading east towards . . . the Mount Holyoke range . . . creating the illusion of mountains beneath water. As the earth spins this part of the world towards the sun, bringing a new day, the fiery orb appears to be rising out of an ocean of watery fog. The Mount Holyoke Range seems to be solidly sleeping beneath the waves. For me, these images offer a haunting beauty . . . both peaceful and ominous. Fresh light … [Read more...] about Mountains Dreaming Under Foggy Water Window Reflections Celebrations of Light
Mountains Dreaming Under Foggy Water Window Reflections Celebrations of Light
There is a blanket of dense blue-gray fog beyond Mount Tom . . . spreading east towards . . . the Mount Holyoke range . . . creating the illusion of mountains beneath water.As the earth spins this part of the world towards the sun, bringing a new day, the fiery orb appears to be rising out of an ocean of watery fog. The Mount Holyoke Range seems to be solidly sleeping beneath the waves. For me, these images offer a haunting beauty . . . both peaceful and ominous.Fresh light waves … [Read more...] about Mountains Dreaming Under Foggy Water Window Reflections Celebrations of Light
Stepping Into Spring Gardens On The South Side
Stepping into the Garden Wild Turkey style Stellata in the mist between gray birch From the Blueberry field Fluttering Magnolia stellata Back of House and Rock Maples from Blueberry field From the Blueberry field Jazzy Jonquils Spreading pollen Looking up from below the old rock garden to second terrace and smaller stellata Blooming Rock Maples and Birches across the way Golden Goldfinches Carpets of Bluets May Apple peeking through Helleborus … [Read more...] about Stepping Into Spring Gardens On The South Side
