Lush was the term Dave Hill used many times today to describe a really nice outing to Lost Creek Springs up on the McKenzie River. Weather forecasts convinced us that today was going to be the best day to be out – at least until the weekend. I have returned to this area a number of times – some of you have gone with me in the past – but it is always interesting to see it in various stages of dormancy and growth. Today was no different. The trees were bare but the moss and ferns were strikingly green – so many shades and as always it is spongy – thickness and water. I shot the following image very low to the ground and in the process got very wet even before I stepped through the ground cover into a pool.
Dave and I spent most of out time just looking at the ‘lush’ scenery – this was rejuvenating – at least for me. There is serenity in these landscapes.
The bare trees made a wonderful contrast to the dark green of the forest canopy – it was really dark down there and Dave and I both had some very long exposures.
My friend Bruce once made the observation that the first and last shot of the day often times turns out to be one of nicest shots and today that held true for me as the shot below was taken just before we packed up and headed for the car. The small riffle caught my attention and this shot was as good as I could do with it.
Finally and just because we have moved through the Christmas season and I did not have a tree and certainly did not decorate I leave you with a tree decorated by nature. I hope you all have a great New Year.
