Roads End Naturalist

Exploring the natural world as we wander at the end of the road


Foggy Morning

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Take time to see the quiet miracles that seek no attention.

~John O’Donohue

I awoke this morning to a dark cast out my window. Where normally there are sunbeams streaming through the trees, there were none. As I sipped the first mug of coffee, the news warned of dense fog for those who must commute. I thought to myself…this would be a good morning to get wet on a walk…so I grabbed the camera and took a stroll in the meadows under the power line. Spiders had been busy, creating art for any to appreciate, if you only take the time.

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Large web on a dead branch (click photos to enlarge)
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Silk encased pine tip
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Spider tent on a dead weed
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There were many orb webs in the fog
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The artist is in
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A hint of a nautilus design
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A horizontal orb
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An orb with a twist
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Silk pearls
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A silk bowl
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A silk explosion

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3 responses to “Foggy Morning”

  1. Brenda Harper Ernest Avatar
    Brenda Harper Ernest

    I am recovering from some surgery, so somewhat house-bound. My bedroom window looks out onto an suburban scene of trees and undergrowth and much more wildlife than I realized. Your posts and photos mean a lot to me as I let nature help me get well again. Thanks so much.

    1. roadsendnaturalist Avatar

      Brenda…I am so glad you find my blog helpful. Nature is, indeed, a healing power. I hope you have a speedy recovery.

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