Back to Nature

[Near full moon, Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary; 10/25/12]

It's been a long time since I've walked in the woods. D is a city boy through and through - the last time I took him on a walk in the woods his response was an incredulous "but it's all trees!" So it was a treat to walk with Lorianne one late afternoon a week ago at the Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary. We got a bit of a late start due to traffic getting there, so we didn't have a lot of time. The low sun that had been lending a glorious amber glow to the bright fall foliage I passed along the roadsides was pretty well sunk by the time we got started walking. But it was still plenty light enough to walk a circuit of trails, with time to stop and photograph the muted late fall scenery. 

[Meadow at Broadmoor]

We saw few other people in the sanctuary, but caught the flashing white tails of deer bounding through a field of spent goldenrod. Although they stopped and hid in the tall brush when they heard us, Lorianne managed to catch a shot of one peeking at us, waiting for us to get a move on so they could go back to their play. I did, however, take a couple of easy shots of a rather nonchalant bunny who stopped mid-trail in front of us as we headed back.

[Rabbit on the trail]

With D away for a few days, I'm planning to do a couple more walks in the woods and meadows this weekend. After the storm, there will no doubt be a lot fewer leaves, but still plenty of trees, trees and more trees.

[Pines, Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary]

A few more photos from Broadmoor are here.

Comments

[Roberta]

"but it's all trees!"

That's just the greatest quote. It's a beautiful time of year to be out in the world.

[Relatively Retiring]

That's what you call not seeing the woods for the trees!

[Leslee]

Roberta: Yup, that's D. Fortunately, I'm also happy being out in the world in the city, and where he lives is a happy meeting of urban and nature with beautiful parks, many of which also include trees.

RR: You got it!