iris

iris, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

This beautiful iris is at Stanley Park in Westfield, MA. Taken on May 26, 2007

yellow spiky tulips

yellow spiky tulips, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Taken in Grandmother's Garden on May 12, 2007

the last of the tulips

the last of the tulips, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Taken in Grandmother's Garden, Westfield, MA on May 20, 2007

birdhouse

birdhouse, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

This bird condo is popular with the sparrows. Taken in Grandmother's Garden in Westfield, MA on May 20, 2007

chives

chives, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

The chives are coming into bloom! Taken at Grandmother's Garden, Westfield, MA on May 20, 2007

wisteria

wisteria, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

There was some wisteria blooming farther down this week, so I was able to get some closeup shots. Taken in Grandmother's Garden, Westfield, MA on May 20, 2007

pink trio

pink trio, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

A trio of lovely, salmon-colored tulips adorns Grandmother's Garden in Westfield, MA. Taken on May 12, 2007

a peek inside

a peek inside, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Lovely pink tulip in Pine Hill Cemetery, Westfield, MA. Taken on May 12, 2007

bright pink tulips

bright pink tulips, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

I could swear this particular patch of tulips was red last year! Taken in Stanley Park, Westfield, MA on May 13, 2007

pink dogwood

pink dogwood, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

I adore pink dogwood! Taken in Stanley Park, Westfield, MA on May 13, 2007

green leaves

green leaves, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Cool, rich green carpets the forest floor in Stanley Park, Westfield, MA. Taken on May 13, 2007

shaking off the water

shaking off the water, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

I caught this goose giving a good shake after he came out of the pond. Taken in Stanley Park, Westfield, MA on May 13, 2007

water droplets

water droplets, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

A broad, fluted leaf catches drops of water, like jewels in the sunlight. Taken at Grandmother's Garden, Westfield, MA on May 12, 2007

ferns unfurling

ferns unfurling, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Lots of green (and other colors) awaited in Grandmother's Garden, Westfield, MA. Taken on May 12, 2007

apple blossoms

apple blossoms, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

These apple blossoms were popping out of the trunk of the tree, setting them off from the other blooms. Taken in Heritage Park in East Longmeadow, MA on May 9, 2007

apple tree

apple tree, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

This photo came out too dark, so I fooled around with the settings on the photo software, and this was the result. Taken in Heritage Park, East Longmeadow, MA on May 9, 2007

patterns in the sand

patterns in the sand, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Rushing waters leave rippled patterns in the sand. Taken in Stanley Park Wildlife Sanctuary on May 6, 2007

Green man's heart

Green man's heart, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

This bit of lichen caught my eye, looking to me like the Green Man. When I saw the heart-shaped indentation below it, I knew it was special. Taken at the Stanley Park Wildlife Sanctuary in Westfield, MA on May 6, 2007

lovely tulips

lovely tulips, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Tulips line up in rows at Stanley Park in Westfield, MA. Taken on May 5, 2007

pink

pink, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Apple blossoms burst forth in Stanley Park, Westfield, MA. Taken on May 5, 2007

sibyl path

sibyl path, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Cherry blossoms adorn the sign for the Sybil path in Mount Auburn Cemetery, Watertown, MA. Taken on May 1, 2007

tower steps

tower steps, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Taken in the tower at Mount Auburn Cemetery in Watertown, MA on May 1, 2007

Mount Auburn cemetery

cool door window, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Detail of a door on a mausoleum in Mount Auburn Cemetery, Watertown, MA. Taken on May 1, 2007

Happy Beltane, a day late

maypole, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Taken on the banks of the Charles River near Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA on May 1, 2007

pretty ribbons

pretty ribbons, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Readying the ribbons for the maypole at the SEF Beltane ritual at the Community Barn in Grafton, MA. Taken on April 28, 2007

A butterfly for a Saturday morning

stripes, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Zebra Longwing (Heliconius charitonia) at Magic Wings Butterfly Sanctuary in South Deerfield, MA. Taken on March 4, 2007

forsythia

forsythia, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

The morning dew covers newly-opened forsythia. Taken in Westfield, MA on April 26, 2007

reflection

reflection, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

The swans are back! Taken in Heritage Park, East Longmeadow, MA on April 25, 2007

striations

striations, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

This lovely sunset lured me out of the house last evening.
Taken in Pine Hill Cemetery, Westfield, MA on April 23, 2007

blue

blue, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Lovely blue starry flowers adorn Grandmother's Garden in Westfield, MA. Taken on April 22, 2007

ninety eight

ninety eight, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Cruise Night brings out the classic cars.

Taken at Westfield Vocational High School, Westfield, MA on April 22, 2007

ghost of a leaf on the sidewalk

ghost of a leaf on the sidewalk, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

A rainstorm leaves the impression of a leaf on the pavement.

Taken on the sidewalk in front of Westfield State College, Westfield, MA on November 11, 2006

catching the sunlight

catching the sunlight, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

A crabapple tree catches the last of the sun's rays.

Taken in Pine Hill Cemetery, Westfield, MA on April 19, 2007

dandy lion

dandy lion, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

First dandelion of the season! Taken outside Reminder Publications in East Longmeadow, MA on April 19, 2007

Lily pads

Lily pads, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Taken in Stanley Park, Westfield, MA on September 17, 2006

swan reflection

swan reflection, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

This swan, being a vain (or perhaps hungry) creature, came over to me and posed. Taken in Stanley Park, Westfield, MA on November 19, 2006

milkweed

milkweed, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Taken in Pine Hill Cemetery on November 26, 2006

A sunny pic for a rainy day

Reflection, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Taken in Stanley Park, Westfield, MA on September 17, 2006

a walk in the cemetery

foot, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

The sandaled foot of a statue is fodder for my lens today.

Taken in Pine Hill Cemetery, Westfield, MA on April 14, 2007

sunset

sunset, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

This sunset was so lovely, I had to pull off the road to capture it.

Taken in Agawam, MA on February 16, 2007

quince

quince, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

A reminder of the bounty of the earth: quince weigh down a branch in autumn.

Taken in Grandmother's Garden in Westfield, MA on October 6, 2006

lambs ears

lambs ears, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

I took this picture very early in the morning; I loved how the dew on the fuzzy leaves made the veins stand out.

Taken in Westfield, MA on September 9, 2006

up close

up close, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

I guess I'm not quite tired of taking pictures of geese! These guys are quite tame, and they'll come right up to you; especially if they think you're going to feed them.

Taken in Heritage Park, East Longmeadow, MA on April 10, 2007

vernal pool

vernal pool, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Green algae and peepers take over the pool along the path. Taken in East Longmeadow, MA on April 9, 2007.

a sunset for Sunday morning

through branches, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Happy Easter to those of you who celebrate!

Sunset through the branches of a crabapple tree, taken in Pine Hill Cemetery, Westfield, MA on April 7, 2007

sundial

sundial, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Taken in Grandmother's Garden, Westfield, MA on October 8, 2006

birdhouse

birdhouse, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

I'm finding myself needing soothing imagery today, so here is a fave taken in the Stanley Park Wildlife Sanctuary in Westfield, MA on January 28, 2007

pines

pines, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

I took this shot looking straight up. I like unusual points of view. :)
Taken in Stanley Park Wildlife Sanctuary, Westfield, MA on April 1, 2007

bark and lichen

bark and lichen Hosted on Zooomr

Taken in Heritage Park, East Longmeadow, MA on April 2, 2007

a walk in the woods

hole in my heart, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

This unusual formation on a birch tree caught my eye. Taken in the Stanley Park Wildlife Sanctuary, Westfield, MA on April 1, 2007