Early evening, walking in the woods

We went for a short drive yesterday evening, about 10 minutes from the house, so we could  go walking in a different section of the woods.

The Sumter National Forest is full of lovely roads and trails.

Here, let me show you,

Sumter National Forest 

This is a turnaround at the end of one road. As you can see, other than the pines and cedar trees, there is not a lot of green yet. 

 Beside the trail

Notice the black at the base of the trees? That is probably from a controlled burn. The forest service does that periodically to prevent forest fires.

 Sumter Forest Road

Some roads in the forest are maintained like this one. 

 Sumter National Forest Stream

The stream still has lots of water from our recent storms. 

Foot Bridge

I think this is quite a charming spot. 

 Trees and sky

Look up! 

Slug

There is life in the forest. 

(slugs are kind of cute when they are not in the garden) 

 1985 Volkswagon Westfalia Camper Van

An old friend is visiting.

Great memories!

 Rosemary Bush

My Rosemary thrives here, no matter what the weather.

 Rosemary Blossoms

Taken early this morning. The plant smells wonderful.

 Daffodil

Remember the tiny shoots sticking out of the snow?

 Daffodil Bunch

Daffodil Closeup

Well worth stepping outside in the cold this morning.

We are not done with winter yet, but these little signs are sure welcome.

Cheers,

Kat

The dance of light and water

I do not write poetry,

But sometimes, my pictures are poetic.

Mother Nature puts the elements together,

all I have to do is frame it with my camera,

and the world can see how beautiful it is here in the forest. 

Light and shadow, 

movement and reflection, 

can't you just hear how it laughs on it's way downstream?

With light and shadow,

come color,

Red Georgia clay,

somehow paints the waters yellow,

in a South Carolina creek, 

Water sparkles on it's way down the hill, 

 Then widens to a gentle flow,

shadows from the trees,

soft evening light,

my camera is ready.

 I have a new friend. Her name is Josephine. She does not live here in the forest with us, but she does live with a good friend of mine so I get to see her quite often. 

She likes the camera and seems ever so willing to pose.

 As you can see from the view, she is a town cat. Right now she appears to be contemplating mayhem. Isn't she a pretty kitty?

Hope you are having a warm and lovely weekend.

Cheers,

Kat