reflected in ice

reflected in ice, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

The bridge at the lily pond is reflected in the thin ice below. Taken at Stanley Park, Westfield, MA on November 25, 2007

water wheel

water wheel, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Another view of the mill reproduction at Stanley Park, Westfield, MA. Taken on November 25, 2007

lily pads & leaves

lily pads & leaves, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Taken from the bridge in Stanley Park, Westfield, MA on November 25, 2007.

Compare to this one, taken in the same spot:



This one was taken on September 17, 2006

naptime

naptime, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

I caught this goose at naptime this afternoon. Taken at Stanley Park, Westfield, MA on November 25, 2007

gold

gold, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Delicate ferns turn gold in Heritage Park, East Longmeadow, MA. Taken on October 26, 2007

majestic

majestic, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

I walk by this monument all the time, but it looks really cool in the fog. Taken in Pine Hill Cemetery, Westfield, MA on November 22, 2007

Happy Thanksgiving!

chapel, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

There was a thick fog this morning, so I took advantage of the mood and snapped a bunch of pix in the cemetery next door. Taken in Pine Hill Cemetery, Westfield, MA on November 22, 2007

patina

patina, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Closeup of a bronze laurel wreath on a monument at Pine Hill Cemetery in Westfield, MA. Taken on November 18, 2007

festive

festive, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Beautiful yellow maple leaves blow in the breeze in Pine Hill Cemetery, Westfield, MA. Taken on November 18, 2007

oak burst

oak burst, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Colorful oak leaves in Pine Hill Cemetery, Westfield, MA. Taken on November 18, 2007

reddish

reddish, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Bright oak leaves at Pine Hill Cemetery in Westfield, MA. Taken on November 18, 2007

sunny

sunny, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

This lovely rose takes me back to summer and sunshine. Taken in Stanley Park, Westfield, MA on June 23, 2007

bright reflections

bright reflections, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

The Little River, seen through the trees along the path in the wildlife sanctuary at Stanley Park, Westfield, MA. Taken on November 11, 2007

stairs, tree, rock

stairs, tree, rock, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

I've taken several pictures of this tree, and I never get tired of it. I love the shape and the setting. Taken near the Meetinghouse in Stanley Park, Westfield, MA on November 11, 2007

mill house

mill house, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

This picturesque reconstruction of a water-powered mill is at Stanley Park, Westfield, MA. Taken on November 11, 2007

food this-a-way

food this-a-way, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

This gaggle of geese were headed toward some kids who were feeding the ducks (and who started screaming when they saw all these geese heading their way). Taken at Stanley Park, Westfield, MA on November 11, 2007

seeds escaping

seeds escaping, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Milkweed sends its seeds out into the world in the wildlife sanctuary at Stanley Park, Westfield, MA. Taken on November 11, 2007

leaves and reflections

leaves and reflections, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Taken in the wildlife sanctuary at Stanley Park, Westfield, MA on November 11, 2007

Parrish-esque

Parrish-esque, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

The colors of this sunset, framed by the almost-bare branches of an elm tree, reminded me of a Maxfield Parrish painting. Taken in Pine Hill Cemetery, Westfield, MA on November 1, 2007

swimmin'

swimmin', originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

I love this one, of a family of Canada geese swimming on the pond at Heritage Park, East Longmeadow, MA. Taken on June 14, 2007

lay down

lay down, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Ginkgo leaves litter the ground at Stanley Park, Westfield, MA. Taken on November 4, 2007

like buttah

like buttah, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

This beautiful rose was still blooming, despite frosts and cool weather. Taken in Stanley Park, Westfield, MA on November 4, 2007

feathery

feathery, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Lovely feathery grass blows in the wind. Taken at Stanley Park, Westfield, MA on November 4, 2007

birdhouse

birdhouse, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

I love the faded grey wood of the birdhouse contrasted with the bright red of the firebush behind it. Taken in Stanley Park, Westfield, MA on November 4, 2007

sky on fire

sky on fire, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Beautiful sky at sunset on Halloween. Taken in the Pine Hill Cemetery, Westfield, MA on October 31, 2007

leaves all around

leaves all around, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Just for Halloween: a possibly haunted photo! Check out the area to the left of the smaller stone: there is a fuzzy area there not explainable by lens schmutz or unfocus. Could it be a ghost? Happy Halloween! Taken at the old cemetery on East Mountain Road, Westfield, MA on October 28, 2007

resting

resting, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Old gravestone in the cemetery on East Mountain Road in Westfield, MA. Taken on October 28, 2007

profusion

profusion, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

This crowd of pinkish daisies (and a couple of bugs) was at Grandmother's Garden in Westfield, MA. Taken on October 28, 2007

handle

handle, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Handle on the gate at the old cemetery on East Mountain Road in Westfield, MA. Taken on October 28, 2007

spilling over

spilling over, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Leaves pile up in the crook of a tree in Heritage Park, East Longmeadow, MA. Taken on October 26, 2007

aglow

aglow, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Another one taken with the Olympus. Weird light effects and graininess make it interesting, I think. Taken in Forest Park, Springfield, MA on October 20, 2007

shiny

shiny, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

I'm so happy that this one came out so well! I loved the colors on this sumac; most of the ones I saw were solid red. Taken in Pine Hill Cemetery, Westfield, MA on October 21, 2007

cutouts

cutouts, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

I just love the contrast of the bright orange leaves against the deep blue sky. Taken in Pine Hill Cemetery, Westfield, MA on October 21, 2007

climbing

climbing, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Climbing ivy turns pretty colors in Forest Park, Springfield, MA. Taken on October 20, 2007

classic

classic, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

I'm getting better at framing things: I didn't crop this one at all. Taken in Stanley Park, Westfield, MA on October 13, 2007

life among the dead

life among the dead, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Another shot taken with the Olympus. This one was taken in the Pine Hill Cemetery, Westfield, MA in May, two or three years ago.

angelic

angelic, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

This statue is in Stanley Park in Westfield, MA. Taken with an Olympus OM10 SLR 35mm on October 13, 2007

sumac fuzz

sumac fuzz, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Taken in the Stanley Park wildlife sanctuary, Westfield, MA on October 7, 2007

comparison

Here is a picture I took yesterday at Grandmother's Garden, of ripening rose hips:



Here is a picture I took last February at the same spot, of dried rose hips:



I love seeing the progression of the seasons, and how it affects nature.

heart

heart, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

I cropped this rose closeup to make it even more close up. Taken in Stanley Park, Westfield, MA on October 13, 2007

shadowed

shadowed, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

We still have roses in October! Taken in Stanley Park, Westfield, MA on October 13, 2007

bright & cheery

bright & cheery, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Lovely, bright maple leaves in Pine Hill Cemetery, Westfield, MA. Taken on October 6, 2007

wild grapes

wild grapes, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Taken at the Stanley Park wildlife sanctuary, Westfield, MA on October 7, 2007

foggy and bright

foggy and bright, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

A foggy morning was a great photographic opportunity! Taken in Pine Hill Cemetery, Westfield, MA on October 6, 2007

smiling skull

smiling skull, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

I got a kick out of this carving on an old gravestone at the Old Burying Ground in Westfield, MA. Taken on September 29, 2007

sunset mums

sunset mums, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

I find the colors of these mums so cheery! Taken at Pine Hill Cemetery, Westfield, MA on September 22, 2007

John Mosely

John Mosely, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

I really like this old headstone, with its moon face & wings, and its odd inscription (what, pray tell, does 'Qrs.' stand for?). Taken at the Mechanic Street Old Burying Ground, Westfield, MA on September 29, 2007

feathery grass

feathery grass, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

This pretty grass at the front of a dentist's office down the street from me caught my eye as I walked home from the Colonial Harvest Day celebration. Taken on Court Street in Westfield, MA on September 30, 2007