Saturday, May 7, 2011

One Beautiful Thing ~ seven




This month, I thought I would take you along to some of my favourite places. I love to roam around this beautiful park...especially in the spring and fall.

This time of year, the rolling hills are covered with wildflowers. A royal carpet of purple and green. And some little yellow buttercups here and there. And these pink ones...they are called Shooting Stars. Isn't that sublime?

It is a quiet place next to the sea, scattered with old Garry Oaks which are just starting to bud. And those old oak trees are why I love this place so much in the fall. When the leaves drop, their gnarly twisty trunks and branches are exposed, and they look haunting and lovely amongst the rich mocha hues of tall grasses and bramble.

Something about this place reminds me of my childhood, even though I didn't live here back then, and had never set foot on these beautiful paths. It's a place that comforts me like no other space.
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11 comments:

  1. Kathryn DycheMay 7, 2011 at 2:02 AM

    I can see why you're drawn to it, it looks like such a beautiful place.

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  2. AnonymousMay 7, 2011 at 4:04 AM

    this is so beautiful. would love to spend a whole day here. would be so peaceful

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  3. ChrisMay 7, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    Beautiful, beautiful photos, Jaime! I love places like this as they speak to my soul. Thanks for sharing.

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  4. CatherineMay 7, 2011 at 4:44 AM

    Wildflowers ~ they make the world a more beautiful place don't they?

    Fantastic!
    xo Catherine

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  5. LubnaMay 7, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    You are lucky to have this beautiful park to enjoy. Thanks for sharing.

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  6. nacherluverMay 7, 2011 at 5:17 AM

    Oh my God! I want to be there!!! That's a real place?!?!?!!! That path is AMAZING!!! Those flowers are so delicate! Purple and yellow together. Mama Nature, you sure know your stuff! Man, I am in love with this arrangement. And a bit jealous might I add. ;)

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  7. S. EtoleMay 7, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    I've been enjoying coming here so much since I found you through Relyn's. When I was a child there was an older gentleman that always referred to the little flowers in your last photo as "birdie's beaks."

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  8. bethMay 7, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    i love the fact that with your gorgeous words, you included gnarly....it's a word that makes me laugh and often gets overlooked :)

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  9. MarcieMay 7, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    You live in a land of fairies and magic dust. What a gorgeous scene!!!

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  10. kierstenMay 7, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    I can smell the wildflowers, feel the soft breeze on my skin and hear the sweet trill of bird song.

    I want to come visit and wander these magical places with you. Every where you go, it's like stepping into a fairy tale.

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  11. spread your wingsMay 11, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    oh my goodness!! i want to go there.
    your description takes me there for a moment.
    i have a place i go that is a field of buttercups but it's just a field - no meandering pathways, mixed with purple, to the sea

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