Bursting Green Hearts - Guest Heart Thursday

I found these beauties across the street from The Abandoned, where the magic still lingers from my childhood.  These dainty leaves are lovingly tended by our darling Mumsie.  She has a way with plants.  I think they like the way she talks to them.  How she lovingly tamps the earth snug against their roots.  But beware should the stray weed grow there--unless it is pretty.  Then perhaps Mum will let it stay awhile!

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday!

WARNING: Think twice about visiting The Abandoned without permission. You risk getting arrested for trespassing.

Yellow Swamp Beauties - Weekend Flowers

These pictures were taken from a small hidden bridge along a path which leads to an unusual fruit tree.  How I love the tasty fruit of that strawberry tree!

The once lively pond and stream is now a swamp clotted with beautiful yellow flowers.  Frogs, spiders, insects and birds seem to adore living there.

Close up, the detail of these bright blooms is lovely.

This is a jumping spider.  Sissy and I spotted him on this wrinkled leaf in the midst of the yellow lilies, as we crossed over one of the hidden bridges found in The Abandoned.  It was a decided shock, to see this critter watching us, for sure!

I love the idea of Weekend Flowers!  To see more lovely blooms from everywhere, visit Terra's blog Goodies for a Pleasant Life.

WARNING:  Think twice about visiting The Abandoned without permission. You risk getting arrested for trespassing.

Oak Leaf Heart in The Abandoned - Guest Heart Thursday

Last summer, walking with my sister in The Abandoned, I caught this heart shaped opening in the overshadowing oak trees.  I haven't been able to walk there for some time--I hear there has been some clean up going on in The Abandoned.  I look forward to posting shots of its new look.  I imagine such a wonderfully magic place will respond to any efforts to clean and use the place.  It will always be a magical place to me.

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday.

WARNING: If you visit The Abandoned, be sure to get permission from the owner, or caretaker before you come, otherwise you risk getting arrested for trespassing.

Frosty Shadows - Shadow Shot Sunday

It was early  December.  My beloved sister was in the hospital and I had spent the night at my parents' home to be at her side as quickly as possible the next day.

Despite the deep shadows of The Abandoned--our family had experienced a miracle.

I caught these wonderful frosty blackberry leaves shining in the early morning sun.  The whole world seemed different that day, when the sun spilled sparkled fingers of warmth through the crisp air.

For more incredible shadow shots, visit Harriet for Shadow Shot Sunday.


NOTE: If you intend to visit The Abandoned, be sure to get permission from the owners first. If you do not have permission, you may be arrested and prosecuted for trespassing.

Crimson

There are so many wonderful plants growing in and around The Abandoned.  I happened to catch these glowing crimson leaves as they strayed across the cloud strewn skies.

NOTE: If you intend to visit The Abandoned, be sure to get permission from the owners first. If you do not have permission and are caught, you will be arrested and prosecuted for trespassing.