falling in

This is a time for reflections. The colors are so intense, it's almost hard to grasp the beauty of it all. Every second the light changes and I find myself running after it. I know my time is limited and soon these oranges and yellows will trade places with browns and neutrals. But for now I love to sit at the edge of the pond and lose myself in the surface of the water. 

Extremes

The fuller moon certainly had it's way with us these last few days. Yesterday's rain and wind event left my garden with very wet salty feet. Even the play house was in water. We saw a sailboat float by on it's way to nowhere because the tides reached out and grabbed it from a neighbors beach.

Looking down from the house I felt as if we lived on an island. I put on boots and slushed my way along the lower field, the water came up almost to my knees. I left Tully in the house, she's not a big swimmer. If you look carefully there is a little foot bridge that is totally underwater. Thank heavens our kayaks were stored up high on the bank. Today the water has receded but my memory of it has not.

full moon

The full moon has a powerful tug on our tides. 

It just sucked the bay so far away from the shore that it left this anchor almost high and dry while it sat in the shallow water reflecting the fall leaves. 

Tully definitely needed a bath after this muddy walk.

branching out

We are always in transition but this time of year hits us over the head with it. Keep looking up, it's a spirit booster.

uninvited guest

We don't have deer, oh wait a minute maybe we do.

reflections

The sunrise was reflected in the nook. Tomorrow I'll share the uninvited guest that enjoyed it along with me.

flight patterns

This featherly creature has let go of what she knew and has taken flight alone. She wanders, floating in the breeze among the reeds and the heather, wandering in her new world with the sun at her back, shifting her sights as she rides the wild air currents. Until, finally exhausted from being brave, she lands with a full on hug, filling up her spirits before she takes off again.

The chase

This is a red tailed hawk. He is a beautiful flyer and I like him but I'm a bit conflicted. He likes to eat my bird friends and their families. I know he's hungry but still...

However this little songbird has taken matters into his own little feathers and is chasing this hawk away. By the way he left.

Pleasantries

Whaaaat? 

You left already! I'll just wait right here till you come back...

Scotland

I'm an outside girl it's as simple as that. When I'm in Scotland I'm drawn down the road to find my way among the heather and the hills. It's often best when you have good friends by your side because the joy is contagious.

she's afloat

This mother swan was in such beautiful contrast to the changing leaves and warm watery reflections today on my kayak ride. Her orange beak was her salute to the season. This is my favorite time of year, I can't get enough of the light and the warmth of the sun.

End of the day

Walking the beach is like taking a deep nap, especially as the day is arriving or departing. In this image my day was almost over and low tide called me outside to be with the fading golden light. My camera in my hands and Tully by my feet created an immeasurable sense of peace and closure to the week. Binky's boat will continue to bob in the water, the light will forever keep changing, and I am so grateful to be a witness to all of it.

Georgia sunrise

These images were taken within 30 minutes of each other very early in the morning at Tybee beach.

 I love the way the light changes and I love being there to witness it. Getting up in the dark isn't always easy but it's always worth the effort.

we need the rain

It's a good idea to have these feet today.