Leaf Clump Heart

I was walking along the lip of the little canyon when this clump of green caught my eye - all the way over on the other side.

I couldn't get a very good picture ... my camera has issues with anything other than bright sunlight ... but I could still tell it was a clumpy green heart!

And because it is green, I am linking it up with "Green Day" - where all things green can be found!

A Fern Heart for Beth

I went for a long walk in the late afternoon sunshine yesterday ... this time I tramped through the woods. The beauty of the day delighted my soul, and hearts were everywhere!

But something was missing.
What could it be?
Then I knew - I was missing my sissie. The last time I went off into the woods was with Beth - we had so much fun! I love seeing the forest through her eyes!

So I dedicate this fern heart to you, sissie!

For those of you who don't know, Beth is a wonderful artist, and you can see her work over at "Beth's Artworx". When you go visit her, be sure to say congratulations - her meme "FATuesday Artist Spotlight" has hit 52 weeks - ONE YEAR!!!

Beth started FATuesday to encourage and inspire the artists she finds and features each week. In her own words - "Each one of us is creative in one way, or another -- FATuesday Artist Spotlight celebrates the creativity found in every person."

So hop on over and tell her happy memoversary - and be sure to link up YOUR art - you'll be encouraged and inspired as well!!!

Oak Tree Heart ... And A Surprise!

I was walking in the Metro park just down the road, when this beautiful moss heart caught my eye ... I carefully made my way across the field, being careful not to step on any emerging plants, and got my shot.

Something at the edge of the woods caught my eye.
Shapes that were out of place.
I slowly turned ... and!!!!

And caught a deer family grazing in the field at the edge of the woods.
I told them I was just taking pictures, and they seemed to be okay with that.

As I deliberately turned and walked in the opposite direction, I looked back. They had returned to their meal.