Denise Goldberg's blog

Sunday, July 31, 2016

a walk in the rain

The sky was gray when I set out this morning with plans to walk along the coast. By the time I reached Fort Foster (in Kittery Point, Maine) a light rain was falling.

With temperatures in the mid-60s, it was a good morning for a walk in the rain.

coastal glimpses, Kittery Point, Maine

More photos from today's walk can are in the gallery south coastal Maine :: 2016.

Friday, July 29, 2016

simplicity

A sunflower provides simple beauty, a bright greeting.

sunflower

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

posed

A flower in a garden, spiky pink fibers attract bugs.

posed, beetles in the garden

Do you think the beetles posed for me?

Tuesday, July 26, 2016

sunshine in flowers

Can you see the sunshine in these flowers?

echinacea

I love the beds of brightly colored echinacea in Prescott Park, Portsmouth, NH.

Sunday, July 24, 2016

blue

Ocean reflecting the blue of the sky provides a calming view.

blue sky and ocean, in Odiorne Point State Park
at Odiorne Point State Park in Rye, NH

Saturday, July 23, 2016

tiny butterfly

As I walked in Odiorne Point State Park yesterday I spotted a tiny butterfly perched on a yellow flower.

butterfly on yellow flower

Friday, July 22, 2016

a day on Cape Cod

My mom and sister spent the better part of this week in Provincetown. I joined them for a day, walking in town, then in the very special Cape Cod National Seashore.

I liked the quote on the National Park Services entry page for this beautiful National Seashore:

"A man may stand there and put all America behind him."
Henry David Thoreau


The great Outer Beach described by Thoreau in the 1800s is protected within the national seashore. Forty miles of pristine sandy beach, marshes, ponds, and uplands support diverse species. Lighthouses, cultural landscapes, and wild cranberry bogs offer a glimpse of Cape Cod's past and continuing ways of life.

We spent most of our beach walking time at Head of the Meadow Beaches in North Truro. There was a visible sand bar protecting the gray seals that were bobbing in the water. As we watched the seals climbed onto the sand bar. I wonder if the seals realized that a shark warning sign was flying on the beach.

There were areas of beach closed for the piping plover and least tern nesting season. In some places the closures were close to the grass-covered sand dunes; in others they extended to the high tide line.

gray seals

More photos from this quick visit can be seen in the gallery glimpses :: Cape Cod National Seashore.

Thursday, July 21, 2016

a greeter

This resident of Commercial Street in Provincetown brought a smile to my face every time I walked past "him". A half-door kept strangers out of the house while the puppet guarded the entrance.

puppet in a door

puppet in a door

Monday, July 18, 2016

stacked

I'm fascinated by this plant formed of tiny flowers formed in balls, leaves hanging, stacked in a line. I need to find its name!

flowers, stacked

Sunday, July 17, 2016

a happy bee

An early evening walk in the gardens of Stevens-Coolidge Place provided a feast of color for my eyes.

Bees were attracted to the nectar of this very purple globe thistle.

bee on globe thistle

Saturday, July 16, 2016

peaceful

This weekend marks the third open house of the season at Bedrock Gardens in Lee, NH. I visited in May; today felt like a good time to return.

There were some large groups but for the most part people were wandering the property in ones and twos. It was a good morning to wander in the gardens, enjoying both flowers and sculptures.

sculpture by Meghan Samson
sculpture created by guest artist Meghan Samson

flowers
flowers leaning in the wind

More photos from today can be viewed in the gallery Bedrock Gardens :: 2016 starting with this photo and ending here.

Friday, July 15, 2016

light on leaves

It was a good (but warm) afternoon for a walk in the woods. The play of light on leaves caught my eyes.

light plays on leaves

Thursday, July 14, 2016

pink

The new wildflower garden at the Stevens-Coolidge Place is popping with color. The poppies are wonderful!

poppy in wildflower garden at Stevens-Coolidge Place

Wednesday, July 13, 2016

flower facing down

I was walking across a field when a splash of yellow caught my eye. Isn't the shape of these lilies wonderful?

Canada lily

I think they wear the name Lilium canadense (Canada lily).

Sunday, July 10, 2016

opening

As flowers open to the light the shape of their petals sometimes changes.

an opening flower

Saturday, July 09, 2016

from garden to ocean

Yesterday was a good day to visit with a friend, to wander from garden to ocean.

Early afternoon found us in the garden at Pineland Farms where there was wonderful color. In the evening we took advantage of the mid-tide exposure of smooth sand on the tip of the Phippsburg Peninsula for a walk by the sea.

mexican sunflower

as the tide moves, on the Phippsburg Peninsula

More photos from today's wanders can be seen in the gallery MidCoast Maine and south :: 2016 starting with this photo and ending here.

Thursday, July 07, 2016

quick!

Sometimes I need to be really fast with the camera. This insect told me that a single photo would need to suffice.

insect, posing

Wednesday, July 06, 2016

poppies!

There is a new wildflower garden at the Stevens-Coolidge Place. Until just a few days ago it was full of green and tiny flowers. When I visited on Monday I found poppies.

poppies

I love the delicacy of these wonderful flowers.

Monday, July 04, 2016

in the wind

Capturing flowers was a bit of a challenge this afternoon as a light wind created almost constant movement.

a poppy in a wildflower garden

Sunday, July 03, 2016

on guard

Do you suppose this wonderful creature is guarding the house?

dragon on guard

Saturday, July 02, 2016

green

As I walked in the woods this afternoon I was surrounded by green.

leaves, a splash of green

Friday, July 01, 2016

summer flowers

Gardens are in a state of transition, seed pods showing in spring-blooming flowers, new color emerging in summer flowers.

summer flower in bright pink