Tree Canopy

Today was a beautiful day with the temperature in the upper 70's (F).  I parked the motorcycle under some trees to take advantage of the shade.  Something made me look up.  The trees made a large canopy with the sun peaking through. The branches all seem to be leaning toward the sun.

Birch Tree Pond

A little pond on the Oregon coast. A stress free zone.

Emerging Stronger

Before long these trees will sprout leaves and buds and be bearing fruit. They have successfully made it through the harsh elements of winter to emerge stronger than they were.  It's the same with us after we go through trials in life... isn't it?

Timberline Photocopy

Morning lake reflection near the North Oregon coast.

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Northwest Texture

Monday I happened to park right next to this tree along a Northwest Portland street.  It was right outside the passenger window of my car.  I thought the various colors of lichens with the moss and texture of lumpy bark might make an interesting image.  It rained all day so the moisture popped the colors and texture out a bit.

Amazing Pear Blossom

Yesterday afternoon our 2 year old grandson and I took an exploration walk in the backyard. While identifying various things I held him up to this pear blossom. When you think about it, isn't it amazing that this will turn into a pear?  It's more evidence from the One who loves us very much!

Flowering Cherry

We have three of these trees in our front courtyard. Every year at this time we get to watch as these crimson blossoms open up and change first to pink and then white.  The whole event takes a about a week or so.  The temperature Wednesday was in the low 70's so these little beauties really popped out. It was rainy and overcast when I took these images yesterday afternoon. They're not as bright as I'd like. Stay tuned for more of their progression.

Apple Tree Crook

I was mowing the lawn yesterday and the afternoon sunlight hitting the crook in this apple tree caught my attention. This tree is well over 20 years old and still producing fruit.

When you think about it, it's amazing that food grows on trees! I'm not talking about the moss naturally, but rather the juicy apples we'll have.

I was going to title this post, "Apple Tree Junction".  I thought the one I chose would catch your attention! Maybe it did.