Images reflect on the slick surface of the ice. If you look closely, you'll notice that the bird left some tracks on the ice right before I took this picture! #winter #ice #birds #reflections All images © 2019 MysticJingles.com
Snowy days finally arrive!
Winter finally decided it was time for some snowy weather! Although, with our shifting weather patterns, it's hard to say how long it will actually feel like winter. Regardless, I'm going to enjoy the chilly days while they last! #winter #snow
Human hands or hand of nature?
Human hands or hand of nature? November 5th, 2018 “Was the leaf placed here by human hands, or by nature?” I wonder as I walk along the trail. Chances are that someone put it here. But I have to allow for the possibility that it fell in just the right way, or a gust of... Continue Reading →
Take some time and reconnect with the natural world.
Back in July, I took the opportunity to visit Ohiopyle State Park. I went hiking on one of the trails that branches off of the Great Allegheny Passage. Being out in the woods reminds me of some of the simple, yet important things in our world. Nature. The natural world. Parts of our environment that... Continue Reading →
Dragonflies enjoying a sunny day!
More pictures of dragonflies. This time the widow skimmer dragonfly is the star of the show! These dragonflies are much larger than the blue dasher dragonfly, and are part of a larger group called king skimmers. In one of the pictures below, you can see fish in the water, waiting for one of these large... Continue Reading →
Check out the blue dasher dragonfly!
Pictures of the blue dasher dragonfly from my day in nature. These insects are fascinating to watch and can help reduce the mosquito population. Learn more about the blue dasher dragonfly here. All images © 2018 Mysticjingles.com
Check out this train graffiti featuring Roger Klotz!
Surprise appearance by Roger Klotz. As I was taking pictures of graffiti on this passing train, I didn't expect to run into Roger Klotz from the Doug cartoon series. Although I don't encourage graffiti, this art form has always fascinated me. The attention to detail, along with the fact that someone incorporated Roger Klotz into... Continue Reading →
Spring Color! The vibrant colors of spring usher in the warmer months, and remind me of nature's constant cycle of renewal and reuse. Colorful flowers spring forth from the cover of fallen leaves, leaves that help insulate and nourish the plants. Nature recycles the leaves into beautiful flowers! Here are some examples of nature's handiwork... Continue Reading →
Quick Post About Nature Here are a few pictures I took while visiting Ohiopyle State Park. This is such a beautiful, natural place that offers so many ways to relax, and get back to nature! You can take a bike ride on the Great Allegheny Passage, test your skill white water rafting, or get a... Continue Reading →
Read more about petunia plants here!
Petunias Petunias are an easy to grow annual plant that can add a variety of colors to your garden, yard, or patio. These colorful, yet functional plants also provide a variety of natural benefits to your backyard, garden, or outdoor space! A member of the nightshade family, which includes tomatoes, eggplants, and tobacco, petunias can... Continue Reading →