The morning woods are mostly silent. Distant hum of traffic, and the wind rushing through the tree branches. I follow, knowing he leads me where I need to go.
We meander, stepping over and around the deadfall left from that dreadful October snowstorm. It’s a bright cloudless morning, already in the mid-60′s. No jackets needed. My Viking has a good sense of direction and we soon find what we came to see.
These rare orchids are scattered across the forest floor in greater number than I ever would have thought.
They love piney woods, and lots of leaf litter. Things that are found in abundance here. 
Oh look! Twins!
Spring came early to New England, then left suddenly. She has triumphantly returned. The rain has fed the good earth and the beautiful things are growing. I am glad to be alive on this lovely Saturday in May!
Rare shot of the photographer….. it’s a wonder his camera did not break 
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New England is gorgeous – show me more!!! And that lady photographer is pretty awesome too me thinks….
(reminds me of myself when I’m down on all fours with my camera!!) HUGS. Hope you had a fabulous Mother’s Day! Here’s a little gift I wanted to give you. Make you favourite cup of coffee, sit back, relax, feet up and enjoy this little blessing with all my love. Sharon
Thank you so very much Sharon! Just posted some more photos from the Chester/Blandford State Forest from our hike to Sanderson Brook Falls Saturday afternoon. I hiked up to the falls,and then actually climbed up them with the assistance of that guy I’m married to…. The video you sent is AMAZING, got another cup and I’m going to watch it again! Thank you soooo much LOVE AND HUGS! D.
So glad to you liked this video! Oops, I re-read what I wrote and I meant to say your POSE reminds me of myself
(cos it’s kinda funny to pay someone a compliment and it sounds like you’re complimenting yourself at the same time!!!) – And nothing like coming back and writing a long explanation about something which probably you didn’t even notice! 
Oh well. Much love always, your funny friend Sharon!
That’s fine, no worries. I expect most of us bitten by the photography bug end up in that pose frequently. New yoga pose name: upward facing shutterbug,
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ofcourse it won’t crack! yours is a cute shot momma love it
thank the Viking lol
Hello, Check out my new blog for Mothers Day…. Love Auntie
Good Morning ….. I just fell in Love with the fab photos…reminds me of my yard in Whatley..I miss that part of it. Yes, my dear Donna, I do and will keep track of your blog and wonderful photography….Love ya, Auuntie Hanna Hunna
Thanks Auntie and chief fire starter of the summer family bonfires ! Love you! <3
Wow D!! Kudos to Mr B for his find ….maybe you could take me.there sometime ……would love to get some shots of my own (you know I won’t pick them).
LOL
I’ll call you, no problem! <3
hey!! they caught you in your natural habitat heheheh great photos…lol
Lol, thanks!!! Glad you like them!
Great find in the woods. Don’t tell anyone where these were. Unfortunately, even with laws against picking native plants, many of the lady slippers and trillium have disappeared around here because people see the pretty flowers, pick them, and thereby destroy the future seeds and future plants/flowers. Shhhh.
Oscar
I’m only telling my best friend so she can get some photos too. I agree though, and am keeping mum otherwise.
Lovely! I especially like the 4th one.
One of my favorites, I also love the last one before the picture of me. Thank you!!! <3