Excitement abounds

September 8, 2013January 5, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 8 Comments

Snake and Spider Warning! I truly love where I live. It's a beautiful part of America and I thoroughly enjoy my weekly hikes where I can explore some of the hidden treasures that most people don't see. When people think of Florida, either the House of Mouse or beaches are the first thing people imagine. … Continue reading Excitement abounds

Sanctuary

September 6, 2013January 25, 2014 ~ Tara R. ~ 13 Comments

She sells sea shells, Tiny sanctuaries, for tiny denizens White on white, multi-chambered dwellings Stranded at high tide, Flotsam and jetsam left at the door A peek through window Leaves a question unanswered

Kaleidoscope eyes

September 2, 2013 ~ Tara R. ~ 6 Comments

Shiny bits of sea glass, forged by lightning, tumble with shards of ivory shell, pink and orange, teal and azure. Thumb-sized agate, amber and gold stripes worn smooth by wind and rain, are added to the mix together with polished fragments of brown pine cone and bright crimson magnolia berries. A cache of collected memories, … Continue reading Kaleidoscope eyes

Speed of light

August 16, 2013January 17, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 18 Comments

Speed of Light rockets Headlong into the forest Speed of Sound defuses *Photo venue: Short Springs Natural Area, Tullahoma, TN

Frogs and locust

August 11, 2013January 15, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 22 Comments

A friend joined me for this week's photo hike. She had just moved back to town after being away for almost a year. I've missed her terribly, and am ecstatic that she's living close again. We're making plans to kayak next weekend. We drove over to Panama City, and I showed her Camp Helen State … Continue reading Frogs and locust

Kaleidoscope dance

July 25, 2013March 1, 2018 ~ Tara R. ~ 9 Comments

Patches of sky seep in Filtered through sun-hungry leaves Showering bits of brilliance into the gloom Kaleidoscope patterns dance in the shadows Bringing light to the darkness *Photo venue: Short Springs State Natural Area, Tullahoma, TN