Tag Archives: photos

Bathing in the Glow of the Forest – Walking the Air Line Trail

Posted on September 30, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

This is the forest primeval. The murmuring pines and the hemlocks, Bearded with moss, and in garments green, indistinct in the twilight, Stand like Druids of old, with voices sad and prophetic, Stand like harpers hoar, with beards … Continue reading →

Posted in Health Issues, Health-Diet, Recreation, Travelogues | Tagged Airline Trail, Hiking, lifestyle, photos, Physical exercise, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, Walking | 30 Comments

The Autumn Leaves… Fabulous Foliage

Posted on September 28, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

We’ve lived most of our married life in either Upstate New York or New England – two of the première areas for Autumn “leaf-peeping.” We love our Autumn leaves. In the Winter, only the last vestiges of leaves remain. Oak … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo Challenges, Ruminations | Tagged Autumn, Foliage, Leaf-Peeping, lifestyle, nature, photography, photos, Seasons, Weekly Travel Theme | 53 Comments

A Solitary Swan

Posted on September 25, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

Last month, we travelled to Stratford, Ontario for the day. Like Stratford in England, the town is on a river called the Avon. Although the main attraction in town is theatre – primarily Shakespeare – the village has a few … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo Challenges | Tagged Avon River Park, photography, photos, postaday, postaweek, recreation, Solitary, Stratford Ontario, Swans | 18 Comments

Peaceful White

Posted on September 23, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

I unfortunately wasn’t home on Friday to do a “white” post in honor of the UN’s International Day of Peace. I know I’m late for the day, and early for the season, but there is nothing more quietly peaceful to … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo Challenges | Tagged Peace, photography, photos, UN International Day of Peace, Weekly Travel Theme, White | 32 Comments

Leading a Textured Life

Posted on September 20, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

What textures make up the substance of your life? Do you prefer a smooth, simple, serene tempo, or do you enjoy a more varied, unpredictable, mixed up energy in your days? Merriam-Webster has many definitions of texture. My favorites are: something … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo Challenges | Tagged kayaking, lifestyle, photography, photos, Texture, Weekly Travel Theme | 28 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Near and Far

Posted on September 7, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

It was on a whim that I stuck my head into a castle cannon battery hole, and took a quick shot of one of my favorite places – Edinburgh’s Old Town. I didn’t realize until later how much there was … Continue reading →