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Nature’s Spotlight

Natures spotlight

This morning’s walk in the forest was a delight with the sun slanting through and highlighting the shapes of trees and roots.

A couple of times I simply had to stop and note the way the sun was highlighting a particular place, as though it was important for us to look and see the lines, the design, the light and shadow.

This photo is one of several I took at those moments, noting what nature’s spotlight was showing me.

What ‘Nature’s Spotlight’ has pointed out to you today?

Morning by morning…

The mornings are always different, always changing, always beautiful...  This is a sampling of my morning photos from Flagpole Point this past week shows something of the daily changes.   Click on each photo to see it in larger format. 

 

Morning Light

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The view looking to the north from our Point this morning  is much less gold and ‘way more pink than the view to the east. But both are awesome.

The reflection of the clouds colours on the smooth calm water,  the patterns of the clouds, the quiet broken only with the sounds of eagles calling, seals and otters splashing— a fine beginning to the day.

one young cedar …

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Much of our coastal forest is made up of western red cedar, and sadly many of these giants of our forest are dying with the shift of climate. There simply isn't enough water for their needs. Maybe this is why this single cedar offers me hope, provides some encouragement.  There’s a clearing all around it while it stands in its singular beauty. Healthy and vibrant. The forest gardeners are no where in sight, but the signs of their labours remain. And the tree is flourishing: a signal of care.

beach sculpture

Many people enjoy the beach, the sand and the warm water in the little bay by our place. But not many leave behind such gorgeous pieces of temporary beach art. This one at the bottom of our stairs was a delight to discover!

Thank you to whoever the creative soul was (with strong arms!) who put this piece together, and left it for us to enjoy.