wchs: november

i went to photograph the ridge at my high school again last week.  it's been awesome seeing the changes that happen there from week to week and month to month all year.  it was especially nice to bask in the warm sunshine and visit with the few remaining floral and flying friends before we all go into winter hibernation, myself included.  you can see this beautiful place through the year HERE.  :)

wchs: endless summer

i went over to my high school right before our florida trip to see what was left of summer and if any bits of fall had arrived yet on the ridge there.  i found lots of pretty things to photograph and the sunlight was magical.  we've actually had a mild fall so far, but our first cold front is moving in tonight.  big sigh.

i saw this really cool piece of light in the clouds on my way home.  my instagram friends tell me it's called a sundog.  i had never seen one before.  it was awesome.  :)

wchs: creature feature

i had too many photos for my last wchs post, so i saved out the critters for a bonus post.  i snagged some really cool ones this visit.  the big guy hanging out above reminded me of our trip to visit my sister in texas last summer.  hoping to head over there again next spring for the bluebonnets.

tiny spider and weird fruit/seed pod.

do you see it?!  another hummingbird moth!

and this one even consented to pose for me.  happiness!

gorgeous little beauty.

and one quick snap of a grey butterfly in the mimosa.

wchs: exotics

so, i've been taking pictures of the wildflowers on the ridge at my high school which is just two miles down the road from my house.  you can see them all if you clicking the "wchs" link.

these were taken on august 1st.  i wasn't expecting much as it's been blazing hot here this summer.

boy was i surprised.  so much to see.  so much new stuff.  it's always different up there.  this time i was struck by how exotic it was looking.

tennessee is a gorgeous place.

this is the passion flower, our state wildflower.   have yet to catch it fully opened.  i suspect it blooms in the very early morning or even at night.

guess i need to head back soon to see what these look like when they bloom!

 look more closely . . .

even the grasses are dressed up in pretty blossoms.

i love this little spot right here and am frustrated that i never can quite get a picture of how lovely it really is.

at this point i am curious to know how late into the summer/fall i'll keep finding the pretties.