a pop of orange

While most of the landscape continues to wear muted shades of green, an occasional tree is decorated with a pop of bright orange.

crocus

Today I saw crocus in bloom on a hill in Maudslay State Park.

I expect to see this delicate flower in the spring; it's a treat to see it in the autumn too.

wrapped

A branch wrapped in brightly colored yarn places unusual color in a tree.

This sculpture is part of the current outdoor sculpture at Maudslay show.

Art & Nature Intersect by ABLE HeART Studio

monarch feeding

Needing a flower fix yesterday I headed to the gardens of Prescott Park in Portsmouth, NH. The garden was still alive with color; I wonder how much longer the flowers will last.

I was delighted to see a single monarch butterfly feeding on a zinnia.

crazy windy

There was a chill in the air today, enhanced by the wind blowing strongly from the north.

I walked at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge this afternoon as low tide approached. I walked south to start, then returned into the wind. The sand was in a constant state of motion.

Can you see the wind?

red on green

Maple leaves wearing bright red stand out against a predominantly green background.

intersecting

Netting in bright colors decorates a tree at Maudslay State Park, part of the annual outdoor sculpture exhibit.

Intersecting Colors, by Muriel Angelil

dahlia delight

While dahlias say summer to me, the colors of this beautiful flower feel like they are edging into autumn.

I continue to be amazed at the different varieties of dahlias.

outdoor sculpture at Maudslay

This year's outdoor sculpture at Maudslay exhibit opened Sunday. I visited on Monday with my camera and returned today with a friend to wander through the sculpture.

I'm not surprised that just a few pieces jumped out at me as favorites.

This one, titled "Anxiety vs." and created by Jane Wang, consists of felted shapes in many colors. Some hang from a line while others are wrapped around a tree. I love the bright color and the movement of the piece.

Click to view more sculptures in the gallery outdoor sculpture at Maudslay :: 2022.

If you're interested in seeing the art in person, the show is at Maudslay State Park in Newburyport, MA. It runs through October 2nd.

yellow

Celosia plumosa in yellow creates a bright spot in the garden.

bright

As we enter autumn most of the trees are still wearing green.

While many are showing a tinge of brown the occastional maple tree is showing leaves in bright colors.

market mural

As I drove to Maudslay State Park I passed a market in West Newbury that showed newly painted murals. Images of farm animal replaced pale gray walls.

Don't you love this rooster glaring out from the wall?

strawflower in pink

I'm always amazed when I see strawflowers growing in a garden. The look of the flowers give the impression that a person took the time to pick and dry the flowers before placing them in a garden bed.

early color

While most of the leaves are still wearing green I am starting to see both bright color and a bit of brown.

Leaves in Maudslay State Park welcome the coming season with early color.

monarchs & zinnias

As I wandered through the gardens at Prescott Park last Thursday I found monarch butterflies happily feeding on the zinnias.

half and half

The skies cleared inland as interesting clouds remained over the ocean.

This photo is from my walk at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge on Wednesday morning.