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Niquelle's avatar

what a lovely post to meander through. thank you for sharing your images and words!

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Whitney Barkman's avatar

So glad you enjoyed it. 🤍

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Tami Close's avatar

The little twinkling star flowers are so dainty and precious. I love the backdrop of green, which makes their radiant color twinkle even more. I love how the forest is very supportive in its theatrics: "Here, I'll play the part of the backdrop so you can play the lead role and shine." So, very beautiful, Whitney.

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Whitney Barkman's avatar

Thank you so very much. 🥰

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Alanna O'Neil's avatar

So lovely, looks so peaceful and serene...I can smell the moss :)

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Whitney Barkman's avatar

That's a smell I wish I could bottle! 😊

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Francesca Vivoli's avatar

Tiny flowers 🤍 I would like to be in the forest right now. It's already so hot in Sicily!

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Whitney Barkman's avatar

Oh no! That's so unfortunate when it gets hot early, I hope you're able to find some relief in cool places. ♡

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Sonia Otero's avatar

Love it!

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Whitney Barkman's avatar

Thank you!

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Stefania Lintonbon's avatar

So beautiful! I bet the smell is heavenly and so good for the spirit❣️😊

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Whitney Barkman's avatar

Absolutely Stefania, I wish I could bottle that fresh forest smell. ♡

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KewtieBird’s Photo Journey's avatar

What a lush, lovely forest - and those flowers are just the cutest. Lovely shots.

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Whitney Barkman's avatar

Thank you. I thought they were so cute too! ♡♡

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Naomi de Vries's avatar

Love it 🥰

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Whitney Barkman's avatar

♡♡

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Jennifer Carr's avatar

Absolutely beautiful collection of images. These make me anxious to get back to the west coast to wander through the woods. We're hoping to get up to BC this summer, LMK if you have any recommendations for hikes and trails!

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Whitney Barkman's avatar

Thank you so much Jennifer. How exciting that you might make it to BC this year! Most of the trails I frequent are small and unknown - but if you end up near Squamish, Alice Lake has a stunning network of forest trails that are absolutely worth exploring!

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Jennifer Carr's avatar

Great, I’ll check that out! Thank you!

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liz's avatar

As always, moody and lush and gorgeous.

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Whitney Barkman's avatar

Thank you! ♡

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JudyC's avatar

Ooooh, I love the tiny starflowers!

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Whitney Barkman's avatar

Aren't they so precious? Can't believe I've missed these in previous years, they're so cute! ♡

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Erik Hogan's avatar

I love these! In the southern Appalachians, June is the time for Catawba rhododendron blooms. Sadly, I've had several moderate disasters this spring and probably won't get to see them.

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Whitney Barkman's avatar

Oh, rhododendron's are so beautiful, I'm sad for you that you might miss them this year. ♡

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Roger's avatar

Nice walk in the woods. Keep it up.

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Whitney Barkman's avatar

Thank you Roger!

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