It was a cold and hard hike today. Going up and down steep hills, and walking them like a mountain goat. It’s been so cold the past few days, that this interesting mushroom was actually a frozen piece of art. Along our meandering trail route, bushwacking and following […]
Today is the day to show appreciation to all of the readers and followers of Hoofbeats and Footprints. It’s been two exciting years of sharing the world from my perspective with you. Your continual support, friendship, and comments, has encouraged me to keep striving for the best. In spite […]
It’s been a cold and rainy day today. Not exactly conducive to getting out and capturing a beautiful image. So indulge me if you will and please enjoy these images of the big birds at the zoo from last week’s visit. Thanksgiving is just two days away, so […]
Love is like a friendship caught on fire. In the beginning a flame, very pretty, often hot and fierce, but still only light and flickering. As love grows older, our hearts mature and our love becomes as coals, deep-burning and unquenchable. Bruce Lee
A drive out to the countryside north of Frederick, Maryland on windy roads are three covered bridges. Steeped in local history, these bridges carry us from the present into the past. Loy’s Station Covered Bridge is located at 3600 Old Frederick Road in Thurmont. Originally built in 1848 […]
“Do you mean to tell me, Katie Scarlett O’Hara, that Tara, that land doesn’t mean anything to you? Why, land is the only thing worth workin’ worth fightin’ for, worth dying for, because its the only thing that lasts.” Gerald O’Hara:
Thank you for indulging me with sharing my discoveries at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park from this week. If you’ve been following me for a while, you know that I would definitely hit the bird house to see what I could find. There is a large aviary that […]
One cannot be at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park and not enjoy the Lions and Bears as well. Next to the Tiger pit were the two sister lions – Shera and Nababiep. These elegant cats enjoying the warm morning sun. The morning sun was also putting the Sloth […]
One phrase for today: Too Cute ! Too Cute ! Two little adorable, cuddly, cute, fuzzy and stripped Sumatran tiger cubs have started their daily outdoor adventures at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park. Born on August 5, 2013 to their parents Damai (mom) and Kavi (dad), Sukacita (girl) […]
These little beauties are regular visitors in the Manor’s garden. As winter is around the corner, visions of beautiful images with birds in the snow came to mind. I remembered that I had some from last winter in my portfolio. I was excited to revisit these images as […]
Emily Carter ~ Nature as Art 