A wintery year's end and first snow...

As this year & this decade come to a close, the word that comes to my mind is "appreciation"...appreciation for all the rewards that have come with the past 10 years & appreciation that some of the trials and tribulations have passed. Life's transitions can be challenging, sometimes defying our sense of reality and our beliefs. But change can also bring unforseen opportunities. That is the excitement and enchantment of the future.
I look forward to the yet unkown, with a sense of wonder and anticipation and extend a hearty "hello" to the fresh and new year. ~Annie

The lights of Winter...beacons in the dark

Snow clinging to Maple branches...a comfortable agreement

The magnificent frozen Multnomah Falls in Oregon...the grand and generous expression of water

Snow blanketing tender bamboo shoots...I have always been intrigued by nature wrapping her arms around her children with cold, cold snow.

Autumn Berries...precursors of change.

Berries fortell the exit of Summer, as their Christmas red colors give a preview of Winter to come. Ahhh...to be able to see the future!

"People from another planet without flowers would think we must be mad with joy the whole time to have such things about us." ~Iris Murdoch

Tranquil

I've been fairly busy taking pictures this autumn. I love Fall colors and the change in climate that returns to us this time each year. I find it invigorating, as well as humbling, to be reminded that change is inevitable and constant.
What do you enjoy most about this time of the year?

I'm still stuck on autumn.

Earthy afternoon shadows on back wall.

Haunting Thanksgiving moon over Portland, confident of its place in the sky.

My little maple shining brightly in autumn sun.

Maple leaves nestled in a fern...compatability.

Canna in the pond

Cannas are survivors. They thrive both in the water & the ground. How flexible of them!

autumn cosmo

Welcome to the christening of my blog spot.
As an aspiring photographer, my plan is to share my photos and thoughts with you.
I'm going to go with the flow and see where it all takes me. I'd like you to join me in
this adventure. Who knows where we will travel to.