Thursday, September 29, 2011

My Treasure Hunt



Ever since I was a little girl, I always loved to go outside and just look. Not necessarily at beautiful vistas, but just at the details that are found in even the smallest patch of earth. I guess it was sort of like a treasure hunt for me, to discover the tiny gems in nature -- the seeds and berries and flowers and leaves -- and to watch how they grew and changed with the seasons.




I guess I am still at it almost half a century later. So much time has passed, so much water under the bridge, so many seasons have turned, and I am still hunting that treasure. The cedar trees are almost bursting with berries this autumn, a thousand tiny dusky pearls clinging to their branches. And every misty morning brings more small mushrooms to the lawn, appearing seemingly overnight, as if a whole colony of fairies had decided to take their rest in our backyard by the light of the moon.



The spiders are busy weaving now, too. Everywhere I walk, they have spun their soft yarns, spreading lacy silver shawls across the garden.

I hope you have enjoyed coming along on my little treasure hunt. Often I find myself at a loss for something to post here. My life is small and ordinary. But filled with treasure. :)

28 comments:

  1. You take the most beautiful pictures. I do the same thing, not photography I suck at it…lol, but explore the great outdoors. Thanks to our golden and hiking him everyday I’m exposed to the most wonderful things that would other wise go unnoticed. Your life is anything but small and ordinary just look at the art you create.

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  2. Oh Mary, there's nothing small and ordinary about your life. Nope. I love your wee vistas. Have you ever considered adding writing children's books to your repertoire? You do have a lyrical, magical sense about you.

    Oh my goodness! Those twins over there in your sidebar...what amazing photos!

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  3. Hi Mary - once again you have shown us your talented eye with these amazing shots. I particularly like the spiderweb. I certainly have enough of them around my place to fill a whole memory card of pictures.

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  4. ..."My life is small and ordinary. But filled with treasure." Isn't that the best life to have after all? ;o)

    ...Gorgeous, gorgeous photos! What can I say 'cept, love, love, love... :o)

    ...Blessings

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  5. a woman after my own heart. beautiful "finds"
    I feel this same way exactly, but your life seems anything but small and ordinary.

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  6. That was lovely. Small and ordinary? I don't think so. When we visit my husband's family in Denmark I marvel at how the Danes take the (to us) small and ordinary and bring it to perfection in style, design and comfort.

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  7. Paying attention to the details, as you do so well, is a mark of a rich and contented life. I love that you share your glimpses with us.

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  8. Beautiful treasures indeed. I noticed the cedar trees here are loaded with tiny cones this year. We seldom see the blue berry kind. Your photos are beautiful.

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  9. Pearls of dew and the sparkle in a spider's web: you've captured some gorgeous images.

    Anna

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  10. I love these photos. Reminds me stop and enjoy the tiny details and moments in my life! Inspiring and I thank you!

    Linda

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  11. I think you live your life very very well. Thanks for sharing it and reminding us to do the same.

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  12. I most definitely did enjoy coming along with you, Mary! The bokeh in these photos is delightful!

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  13. You remind me of my sister Peggy, who spent her childhood crouched on her haunches studying minutiae in the lawns and bushes.

    Only she was looking for bugs.
    Yeah, she's still odd.

    LOVE your pictures -- now I'm going to have to peek at the details here and see what I find!

    Cass

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  14. You never cease to amaze, amuse, and astound me. You are simply beautiful.

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  15. Mary your photographs and stories are always so fabulous. Let me know when you write your book. Put my name at the top of the list to purchase an autographed copy. You just amaze me.

    Paula

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  16. Gosh, you guys are so sweet. Half the time I can't think of a single thing to write, and you have me writing a book! Lol. Thanks so much for your very kind comments! xoxo

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  17. Each time I go for a walk I look for little treasures....and each time I always seem to find something different along the same path...It is a fun challenge or treasure hunt for me too:)

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  18. Mary,
    Your photography is beautiful and I love the simple nature shots, just as I have posted. Keep up the beautiful shots!

    Joyce
    aka Calamityjaneslifestyle.blogspot.com

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  19. Hi Mary
    So often in our busy lives we don't look up, or down, to appreciate the things in nature to be seen.
    Judith

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  20. My heart just resonates with this beautifully written post! Although, I have to say, I've always loved seeing the small details but, now that I have my camera, I'm finding that there's an even more amazing tiny, small detailed world out there than I ever realized.

    btwI love dusky blue berries!!!=] and, this time of year...it does feel like there are fairies and brownies and will o' the wisps busy out there, doesn't it? I'm glad someone else thinks the same!=]

    a virtual hug to you, lovely Mary! =]

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  21. Hi, Mary
    I enjoyed taking the treasure hunt with you and seeing your fabulous photographs. I'm wondering if you were down on your belly taking them!
    -Karen

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  22. such a nice post Mary! when life seems always the same it's good to get outtside and look at the little things. Your photos are always treasures.

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  23. Thanks so much, everyone!
    Karen -- yes, I was absolutely down on my stomach. I'm sure my neighbors must think I'm very strange... lol

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  24. Mary, I sooo hear you!!! The same for me. Some days there are a lot treasures waiting and other times they hide. It's always fun to find them! Enjoy! And hopefully a wonderful fall time for you!
    Your photos are so inpsiring, thanks for sharing!
    Smiles, Anke :)

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  25. Beautiful photos! And, I love your first sentence!

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  26. I thought I had already stopped by here and told you what a fabulous treasure hunter you are! I see myself as hunting for treasure with my camera about the house and yard too...I hope I always do!

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  27. Oh, and here I am, again - I just love this post! =]

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