One of the great things about winter is being able to see the wonderful structure that trees have, like this beautiful, big old cottonwood.
Tag Archives: Trees
Autumn in the country
I spent some time out in the country yesterday, and the autumn colors were pretty incredible (even with the sun being obscured by clouds most of the day).
Continue reading Autumn in the countryAutumn begins
Things in the world sure have been difficult lately. Noticing the normal seasonal changes of the Earth gives me a little comfort. Happy autumnal equinox.
Continue reading Autumn beginsThe eye of an oak
The burr oak’s eye stares deeply into your soul.
Magnificent tree
What a magnificent old tree. The base of the trunk is at least 5 feet in diameter!
Continue reading Magnificent treeComing into leaf
The trees are coming into leaf,
Like something almost being said.
The recent buds relax and spread,
Their greenness is a kind of grief.
Fresh green
The trees in southern Wisconsin aren’t green yet, but look close, they will be soon.
Cherokee Park sunset
Bare trees at twilight
Birch trees
