Life on a family farm
in the wilds of
Upstate New York
Monday, November 23, 2009
Macro Monday
These cool and sometimes downright cold fall days have their upsides right along with the down. Many days we are greeted with sunrises of peach and apricot with every blade of grass frosted like a birthday cake for winter. Nights are surrounded by the sweet lullaby of sleepy geese rocking in the cradle of the river. They are flowing south now like pepper from a shaker, some days thousands at a time. Yesterday early one big flock flew north toward the river while a second surged west toward a cornfield gleaning party. They crossed each other in flight like origami on the wing. I waited and watched to see if they collided or broke apart, but one flock was a few feet above the other and they slipped by easily, barking like a big batch of beagles.
Even the weeds have their lovely moments, whether it is the frost coated goldenrod or this sprig of ordinary catnip painted purple by the freezing night time temperatures. This morning it is downright shiverish, which just makes that first cup of coffee all the more welcome.
Beautiful pic! I'm not fan of cold weather but I can appreciate the beauty that it brings. My dogs get me up before the sun and there are many mornings that are crisp and clear.
Ed, it is just frostbitten, but I was amazed at its beauty
Dibear, thanks, and double thanks
FW, it was just from the frost, but it was so pretty. I picked some clovers and other plants that were pretty that way too
anon, thanks!
CTG Ponies, thanks, I hate the cold, but the beauty is irresistible even so.
Linda, I think it was just a neat freak of the particular weather this season. I have never seen it before and there are many other plants that turned the same shade.
Laughing Orca, thanks. lol. Can you tell I love words and am not exactly adverse to eating?
Lori, thanks so much. I couldn't believe it when I saw it. It only lasted a few minutes after that, as I brought it in for the kitty. lol
Dani, it amazed me too! It is a wild plant that I leave in the garden to pick for the kitty. Thanks
FC, thanks, trade you a thousand geese for an anhinga or three.
Teri, thanks, can't tell you how grateful I am that it has been holding off a little.....
Great shot..some plants color that way here too..if the frost catches them just right..they are purpleish. This is a great photo! The words to go along with the photo were great too..very nice! Happy Thanksgiving:)
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Cool, i did'nt know catnip was purple..:-)
Great macro shot. The words of your post were lovely. I hope you took some pictures of the geese. :)
Lovely, I didn't know catnip came in purple either.
very pretty picture!
Beautiful pic! I'm not fan of cold weather but I can appreciate the beauty that it brings. My dogs get me up before the sun and there are many mornings that are crisp and clear.
My catnip just turns black.
Sigh,
Linda
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I don't know what I liked more....your beautiful photograph of the catnip (who knew it could be such a pretty color?) or your beautiful words.
I tell you, though, after reading about peaches, apricots, birthday cake, corn, pepper, and coffee I'm now strangely hungry. hehe!
~Lisa
Gorgeous shot...I can feel the chill in the air.
I can't beleive that's catnip! I thought it was a pretty purple coleus.
Nice post.
Geese envy season!
I can 'feel' winter coming....
You described it perfectly.
they looks bumpy & furry how cool!
Ed, it is just frostbitten, but I was amazed at its beauty
Dibear, thanks, and double thanks
FW, it was just from the frost, but it was so pretty. I picked some clovers and other plants that were pretty that way too
anon, thanks!
CTG Ponies, thanks, I hate the cold, but the beauty is irresistible even so.
Linda, I think it was just a neat freak of the particular weather this season. I have never seen it before and there are many other plants that turned the same shade.
Laughing Orca, thanks. lol. Can you tell I love words and am not exactly adverse to eating?
Lori, thanks so much. I couldn't believe it when I saw it. It only lasted a few minutes after that, as I brought it in for the kitty. lol
Dani, it amazed me too! It is a wild plant that I leave in the garden to pick for the kitty. Thanks
FC, thanks, trade you a thousand geese for an anhinga or three.
Teri, thanks, can't tell you how grateful I am that it has been holding off a little.....
msa, thank you!
Great shot..some plants color that way here too..if the frost catches them just right..they are purpleish. This is a great photo!
The words to go along with the photo were great too..very nice! Happy Thanksgiving:)
Far Side, thanks, a very Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours as well!
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