reason

reason, originally uploaded by Lizzie~Belle.

These pretty pink flowers were found on the steps of the Carillon Tower at Stanley Park, Westfield, MA. Taken on September 28, 2008

color & beauty

disorient, originally uploaded by Lizzie~Belle.

In between rain showers, I met a friend at Stanley Park today. I found lots of color, beauty, and water droplets.













All taken in Westfield, MA on September 28, 2008

intensity

intensity, originally uploaded by Lizzie~Belle.

A beautiful rose for a grey, rainy Saturday. Taken at Stanley Park, Westfield, MA on September 21, 2008.

Here's another one, of the same variety (Cherry Parfait):

coleus

coleus, originally uploaded by Lizzie~Belle.

I found this pretty coleus plant next to the fountain at Stanley Park. Taken in Westfield, MA on September 21, 2008

eternal

eternal, originally uploaded by Lizzie~Belle.

I took my lunch break down at Heritage Park yesterday, and the swans were hanging out by the edge of the pond. After posing for me, this one got curious about my camera, probably thinking that it was food.





Taken in East Longmeadow, MA on September 23, 2008

Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras, originally uploaded by Lizzie~Belle.

I found a new type of rose growing in the garden at Stanley Park, and it's a pretty one! I like the unusual color and the shape of the petals. Called "Mardi Gras," it is definitely a festive flower.

Taken in Westfield, MA on September 21, 2008

belladonna

belladonna, originally uploaded by Lizzie~Belle.

Ruby red berries look very inviting, but it's not called Deadly Nightshade for nothing! Early colonists were afraid to eat tomatoes because they're related to this poisonous plant.

Taken at Stanley Park, Westfield, MA on September 21, 2008

canopy

canopy, originally uploaded by Lizzie~Belle.

I took a nice, long walk in the woods yesterday at the wildlife sanctuary at Stanley Park. Once I got away from the talkative people with the baying dogs, I enjoyed the peace of the woods, listening to the birds and the trees and the babbling water of the Little River. I found a few signs of impending Autumn, sprang a few touch-me-not seeds, caught a turtle sunning itself on a log, and generally recharged my batteries. It's a great place for that.

Taken in Westfield, MA on September 20, 2008

General

General, originally uploaded by Lizzie~Belle.

Statue of General Somebody-or-other, on the green in downtown Westfield, MA. Taken on September 17, 2008

behest

behest, originally uploaded by Lizzie~Belle.

I headed over to Grandmothers' Garden yesterday evening, where the flowers were basking in the glow of the setting sun.

The reason I was there? My polling place is right across the street.



Taken in Westfield, MA on September 16, 2008

Swans at Heritage Park

honorary, originally uploaded by Lizzie~Belle.

I stopped at Heritage Park in East Longmeadow on the way to work this morning, and the swans came swimming over to see if I had any goodies.





Once they figured out that I didn't have anything for them, they swam off, disinterested.



I was inspired to make a LOL pic of the occasion:

garnish

garnish, originally uploaded by Lizzie~Belle.

Ripening quince weighs down a branch at Grandmothers' Garden in Westfield, MA. Taken on September 14, 2008

...and they're off

...and they're off, originally uploaded by Lizzie~Belle.

Brightly colored carousel horses are ready for their riders. Taken at the Icons Irish Festival in Canton, MA on September 13, 2008

paradigm

paradigm, originally uploaded by Lizzie~Belle.

I found these lovelies at the corner of High Street and Court Street in Westfield, MA. Taken on September 10, 2008

ruffly

ruffly, originally uploaded by Lizzie~Belle.

This interesting fungus looks a little like a flower. Taken at Stanley Park, Westfield, MA on September 7, 2008

Steppin' Out

Steppin' Out, originally uploaded by Lizzie~Belle.

I've been taking pictures of my feet as I wander around. It occurred to me while looking at whatever picture I'd just taken, when the camera went back to live view I'd see my feet, and that's the view I've seen most often. It's a little travelogue of the places I like to go walking. Most of these were taken in Stanley Park and the wildlife sanctuary next door.

hidden

hidden, originally uploaded by Lizzie~Belle.

While the geese and ducks shilled shamelessly for snacks from visitors, this swan held back demurely behind the grasses, perhaps finding the others crass.
Taken at Stanley Park, Westfield, MA on September 7, 2008

duuuuude

duuuuude, originally uploaded by Lizzie~Belle.

This laid-back goose lives at Stanley Park. Taken in Westfield, MA on September 7, 2008

glad

glad, originally uploaded by Lizzie~Belle.

Some lovely yellow gladiolas decorate a grave at Pine Hill Cemetery. Taken in Westfield, MA on September 2, 2008

mystic

mystic, originally uploaded by Lizzie~Belle.

Today's sunset, before the rain came. Taken in Westfield, MA on September 3, 2008

dawning

dawning, originally uploaded by Lizzie~Belle.

A Dawn Redwood is backlit by the sun at the wildlife sanctuary at Stanley Park.

Below is a closeup of the feathery leaves on the tree:



Both taken in Westfield, MA on September 1, 2008

fern shadow

fern shadow, originally uploaded by Lizzie~Belle.

The shadow of a fern falls on a log in the forest. Taken at the wildlife sanctuary at Stanley Park, Westfield, MA on September 1, 2008

literary

literary, originally uploaded by Lizzie~Belle.

The sun lights up this gorgeous rose at Stanley Park. Taken in Westfield, MA on September 1, 2008