This is crazy ! Hurricane Sandy coming from the south, Cold front from the west and what is that I see in the northeast?? And they’re all heading to my house. Will keep you posted as the weekend begins to fall apart. We already received a call […]
Chinchilla!! Found in the Citadel of Machu Picchu, Chinchillas run freely through the stoned walls and pathways. This “Cuscomys Oblativa” resides only at the Machu Picchu ruins. So truly a foreign and rare sight to see.
Shunning modern conveniences, the Amish are able to move around the countryside while being environmentally friendly. Whether it is walking from the shoe store Or biking home from work The Amish are perfectly accustomed to being gas independent. Using Mule teams to drive heavy farm equipment, huge fields […]
Looking at the weather report for the upcoming weekend, it appears that the perfect storm is out there brewing in the Atlantic. Reports say that “Frankenstorm” is heading to the Northeast coast of the U.S.. With the combination of three storms; Hurricane Sandy, an early winter storm […]
I must admit, there are two things in life that completely elude me. One…melting chocolate. The second? Capturing birds on film. After joining the Anne Arundel Bird Club in January, I first thought that these birders were, well… a bit wacky. After all, who stands in the bush […]
It is the harvest season in Amish Country in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Enjoying a rainy day with a dear friend, a short visit through the rich farmland and the large homesteads impressed me as to how hardworking the Amish are. The Amish Church originated in Switzerland in 1693, […]
It’s a busy Monday morning for me, but I wanted to share with you this glorious sunrise. Captured Saturday morning at Swan Creek Wetlands located near the Under Armour Factory. Swan Creek Wetlands is a birders paradise offering wide range of habitats for birds. Have a wonderful […]
One of my readers asked me about the growth of deer antlers. Thank you to Wanderlust Gene for asking this question, as it also made me wonder about how a deer antler grows. Spending a few days in Shenandoah National Park in Virginia, I was fortunate enough to […]
I can’t explain it, but I have a thing for dead trees. I love to see the remaining skeleton of a bygone tree. These trees stand the test the time, even if their own time is past. This tree is standing at Big Meadows inside Shenandoah National […]
Emily Carter ~ Nature as Art 