i'm not really sure what purpose a grasshopper has, but when it stays still long enough for me to photograph her and she actually convinces me that she's looking right at me, i think maybe that's it. maybe they're only here to be photographed...and to fly up against our shins when we walk through the long grass causing us to be grossed out just a little.
we found an abandoned vineyard in the grassy bottoms of a wonderful little park where we walk and i have to tell you, i melted just a bit. melted, as in fell in love with these luscious wild grapes. there were rows and rows of twisted vines and old thick posts and as we walked through them, between them and around them, snapping photo after photo, i thought someday i'll have a row of grape carrying vines in my own yard...next to my llamas.
a girl can dream.
this reminds me, we need apples.
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happy weekend everyone. i hope it's a beautiful one for you.
You are on such a roll with these fantastic photos! Luscious is the word for them:)
ReplyDeleteI agree with you. The grasshopper is beautiful and they are so fun to paint with their intricate shapes if you take the time to photograph them and really see what is there. xo Jenny
ReplyDeleteThe grasshopper is a beautiful fella through your lens. All of the photographs you posted just make me want to walk those same paths as you. I never think my little spot in the world is as pretty as yours, but I keep trying to view it as you would. Have a great weekend, Beth!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos with lovely softness. Grasshoppers freak me out a little because I don't like critters that randomly jump and may land on me. Crickets also...what purpose other than to freak me out?
ReplyDeleteHow lovely, Beth. I'm on an apple kick these days, but those grapes look wonderful -- and so is that grasshopper! Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteLovely captures. I love grape vines too. The smell is so good and all the colors and textures of the vines is so grand. Now grasshoppers wig me out a bit, not sure why. Your is a great!
ReplyDeleteA very interesting grasshopper you captured there Beth. Autumn in all its subdued beauty beautifully shown here, I love it. Have an awesome week-end xo
ReplyDeleteSweet dreams,,,,
ReplyDeleteexpect for the grasshopper part. Stay away from my chins and the rest of me!
Happy Weekend, Beautiful !
Happy weekend to you too!
ReplyDeleteAs usual the photos are gorgeous!
Oh I would have been nibbling those grapes.
They kinda freak me out too when they jump on me....I guess not sure what they're going to do.....I think grape vines would be a lovely addition to the llamas and a few apple trees...beginning to sound like a farm to me.....
ReplyDeleteYour shots are awesome....they are always wonderful and I run out of adjectives to describe them.....P.S. Headed to the beach tomorrow...I thought about you...
Gorgeous shots. I have to agree that these are pretty creepy when they fly in to your legs, but you have made this one look pretty charming. He is definitely looking at you. Will look forward to following your blog. It is charming
ReplyDelete"...you may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one..."
ReplyDeleteThe grape shots are my favorite.
I like your dream and hope you reach it one day! I've never successfully gotten a good photo of a grasshopper...well done!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful and I love the grasshopper, what a gift.......
ReplyDeleteI could spend an hour looking at your grasshopper pic!
ReplyDeleteOh my Beth, these images are just stunning! Stunning!
ReplyDeleteI feel like I've been on a wonderful fall stroll with you :) Have you found any wild apples on your hikes, I've been amazed at how many wild apple trees are full of good sized fruit with no worms, so delicious!
ReplyDeleteI feel like I've been on a wonderful fall stroll with you :)
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