silence in the woods

I drank the silence of God from a spring in the woods. ~ Georg Trakl

 

I've been spending every day off from work that I have in the woods. It's the one place that I can go to rest my brain. To find peace. And take lots of photos. So good.

 

I'll share some soon.

 

On friday I found out that I'll be taking part in the little craft show again this December! I can't wait!

 

xo laney

pretty ladies

 

 

 

On a recent hike at Tanyard Creek I got to photograph some beautiful butterflies. The first one is a

Albino Female Orange Sulphur and the other a Gray Hairstreak. Both were gorgeous and I was beyond excited to spot them. There is nothing better than starting my day with a walk and my camera. You never know what you will see. This has been a great summer for photography with all the much needed rain we have had. I'm going to miss summer when she goes.

 

xo laney

rainy spring day

 

 

 

 

Sprinkles of rain on a forest of ferns. All this green is making me happy.

 

xo laney

forest wilderness



 

I went on a much needed walk in the woods the other day. It was the first time I had been out

to take pictures in a long time. April is one of my favorite months to hike in Arkansas. The wildflowers and waterfalls come to life and create a magical forest wilderness.

 

I also wanted to try out my new Lensbaby edge 80 optic that I got for Christmas. I was able to get a few shots that I liked with it, but I need to practice more. Most of the shots were just too blurry. I can tell that I'm going to love using it though.

 

Hope everyone is enjoying the spring season!

xo laney

 

frozen drops

 

Frozen drops on a juniper tree from the little ice storm last week.

 

Hope everyone is staying warm. Spring is almost here!
 

winter on the lake

This time every year I start thinking about getting outside. I feel the need to connect with the forest and flowing waters again. I've been cooped up inside long enough. Last week on my day off I took advantage of the warm winter day and took a hike around the lake by my house. It was just what I needed. Now

I'm longing for spring even more.