A Year in the Forest; Looking Back, Part Three
revisiting a few favourites; July through September of 2023
Hello, my fellow quiet seekers.
We left things last week on the cusp of summer; June was coming to a close, the days were getting warmer, and the frenetic energy of spring was beginning to settle.
Wildflower season continued, blooms were drenched in buttery summer sunlight and swayed gently in warm breezes.
From the tiny to the tall, the crowded to the solitary, I was always on the lookout for flowers — pinks, oranges, whites, purples, and yellows — a feast for the eyes and soul.
I wandered down many a fairy path and sat amongst the rain-speckled grasses and ferns; never rushing, always pausing, doing my best to appreciate the moments for what they offered.
August arrived and most days, it grew warm, slowing my pace further, but also my inspiration. We had days of wildfire smoke and murky skies. But I took advantage of a few rainy spells and spent those days cloud-watching and raindrop-capturing.
Overgrown and abandoned roads let nature show off her lush and vibrant foliage and I sat often amongst the quiet, tall trees.
And then came September, which brought a different array of colours to the woods; the colours of autumn.
One of the best displays of autumn colour I’ve ever witnessed, it was incredible to catch the leaves mid-change, boasting all the colours as life began to fade and the forest prepared for the approaching shift of seasons.
I leave you this week at the end of September. For the final piece of reflection next week, we’ll revisit the recent past and close out the final three months of 2023.
See you next week,
♡ Whitney
A Quick Note — while you will still find my print shop on Etsy, I am excited to share that I’ve finished my own website and am re-opening my fine art print shop there. Find my current available collections at whitneybarkman.ca.
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Such a beautiful picture collage of nature's bounty. I, especially, loved the colorful wildflowers. It's like they paint themselves with what color is most appropriate for each particular flower--which color looks good on them and brings out their natural radiance. We're having a bit of a windstorm here, so your pictures provided a quiet space in which to rest. Thank you!
This was suggested by Substack in an email and I love it! Off to subscribe to enjoy your nature and photography photos.