The Winter garden displays the essential structures or “bare bones” of the landscape. For a photographer, the ability to see the interplay of cast shadows is a treat. The clear animal footprints add a sprightly decoration to the scene.
Tomato supports overlooking the herb and vegetable beds.A bench to rest on between the morning glories and cucumber bed.The sturdy butterfly bush still holding on to some of its leaves.Stone wall with hydrangea in the distance.Squirrel party!Leaves on their way to becoming next year’s mulch.Mainly oak leaves here, which take a bit longer to decompose.The Zen garden was formerly a spot for outdoor grilling in the 1950s.This bench overlooking the Zen garden was fashioned from recycled stair steps.Stones gathered from the Rhode Island beaches.The laurel trees are popular with birds, squirrels and rabbits.Little creatures find the amaranth left in the circle enticing.
I live in Central Massachusetts in the United States--a wonderful area for nature, art and culture. Using a compact camera, I celebrate daily life found here in a variety of local landscapes throughout the changing seasons.
Bare bones, maybe, but at the same time, a multi-layered and -hued time of year.
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