Study of Sumac Buds

One of the perks of taking photos is that sometimes you can see more in the photo than initially with your naked eye.

Sumac buds first appear as fuzzy nubs. But as they open, from the fuzz something beautiful emerges.

Enjoy!

~ Robin

Fuzzy Kittens

Several buds are starting to fuzz.  Some along the marsh road and some along the creek between the bridges the pussy willows have started to come out to play!

Enjoy!

~ Robin 

Autumn Whites

The peninsula is lit up white with the suns falling rays. Milkweeds are not the only fall whites.

Enjoy!

~ Robin

Milkweed Prime Time

Nearly all the milkweed have opened, or at least have started to open.  The park is white with fuzz!   Also of note, I found another Painted Lady butterfly today.  This kind of butterfly migrates for the winter.  I was surprised to see one so late.

Enjoy!

~ Robin

Fuzzing

From milkweeds to goldenrod to asters, many are releasing their fall fuzz.

Enjoy!

~ Robin

Popple Pop!

Some trees go by many names.  This one is a Populus tremuloides.  Better known as many other names, like:
  Quaking aspen,
  Trembling aspen,
  American aspen,
  Quakies,
  Golden aspen,
  Trembling poplar,
  White poplar,
          or just plain old POPPLE.

Popple are one of the first to 'pop', and she is holding true this year too.

Enjoy!

~ Robin

Milkweed Lit by Sun's Last Light

Okay Sherlock ...

The blemishes and marks on this oak leaf are evidence of a more than one tale.  What story do you see told in this picture?

Enjoy!

~ Robin

Fuzz Pops

At a distance the milkweed almost look like giant popped popcorn.  Milkweed of several varieties have started delivering their annual seeds to the wind for next years crop.

Enjoy!

~ Robin

Photos taken September 14, 2012