Lavender Haze

I spent an hour or so just sitting in the side field on our place late this morning. It was extremely hot and I found a nice shady spot along the path back to the creek. As I sat there in the shade, with the heat and humidity pressing upon me, I feel in love with nature all over again. I took my camera with me but it was laid at my side more than not this morning. As I took in the sights I was also aware of the sounds. As a small Field Skipper butterfly passed by I could actually hear it ‘s wings flapping as it went by my head! It is amazing what one can hear when we quiet ourselves.

I also heard the wings and squeaky little calls of the Hummingbirds, which I had though had taken off south early.I thought this because I have not seen many the last few days at the feeders. Slowing down enough to really see, I became aware of just how much Tall Ironweed, Spotted Jewelweed and other nectar rich plants that we are blessed to have on our place. It seems the fields bounty taste better than my sugar-water!

Sitting there looking, observing and listen to things outside of me helped me as well. Nature is pretty cool that way! Here is a few I took of the bounty of Tall Ironweed we have on our place.

If you look close you can see a bee in the upper right quadrant. — If you look close you can see a Bee in the upper right quadrant.

This is a Hummingbird Moth. Beside children probably the hardest thing to capture setting still!

I know this is a picture of Hummingbird but I was able to get little bit of the Ironweed in at the top. — I know this is a picture of Hummingbird but I was able to get bit of the Ironweed in at the top.

Author: The Jagged Man

I am a 61 year old guy who is asking questions about life like "what does it all mean?" and " how come hair will not grow on my head but grows real fast on my ears and back?" you know the deep stuff. I believe in Jesus Christ and that He died for all. The rest I am still working on. View all posts by The Jagged Man