I’ve been seeing interesting trees this month. The variety of trees is endless, so it makes sense that there would be an array of trunk shapes. But I didn’t know the extent of how tree trunks can bend, stretch, and create new shapes like they do.
What seems simple and obvious doesn’t register until you start to wonder. Then, seeing it multiple times and wondering why it is the way it is, it begins to make sense. Ohhhhhhhhh.
When I’m in nature, I cannot not marvel at God’s creations. The colors, shapes, textures, sights, and its variety are spectacular. Its beauty is unmatched.
God has made them to bless and teach us.
“But ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds in the sky, and they will tell you; or speak to the earth, and it will teach you, or let the fish in the sea inform you. Which of all these does not know that the hand of the Lord has done this? In his hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind.” Job 12:7-10
I hope you get a chance to wonder at some strange or common things you see in nature. It could be flowers or weeds cheering you on your walk to the parking lot or the little patch of garden outside your house. It’s all around us! This COVID-19 staying home thing is making me rethink how to fill my day and what I need most.
Categories: Nature observations and thoughts Photography
singlikewildflowers
Welcome to my blog! My name is Esther and I'm so happy you are here. I'm an avid nature photographer and a daydreaming thinker. My posts revolve around photos of nature's beauty, homeschooling adventures with my 2 kids, sporadic reflections on my child's heart condition, Bible reading reflections, gardening feats, and other mish mash things. Hopefully you'll leave encouraged, pensive, or smiling at the simple things of life. Thank you for stopping by and hope you'll find some interesting posts to read!
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Oh, yes, I can see it now: squirrels sliding down the trunk like TC from ‘Risky Business’. It’s always good to stop and marvel at nature.
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Or maybe chipmunks, like the 3 chipmunks: Alvin, Simon, Theodore!
Agree, nature is an amazing reflection of God’s creation and workmanship.
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Yes! I love Simon, he’s my all-time fave!
So true and I love His workmanship
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Yes, this is a fun picture and it would make a great squirrel slide or a little “hidey-hole” to go in and get away from the hot sun or another squirrel if need be.
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Thanks! I couldn’t believe a tree could look like this. Buy why not?! I’m sure I’ve seen interesting trees before, but I didn’t notice. Nature is funky!!
Your squirrel Parker and his buds would enjoy this slide!
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Nature is funky for sure – you never know what you’ll see when you round a corner. Parker and his buds would enjoy it for sure!
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“Line up along this side, squirrel guests….6 feet apart please. Sorry for this inconvenience to our park guests during this COVID-19 pandemic. Your patience is much appreciated.” hahaha
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My favorite is Theodore! And their music is catchy. How do they sing so high an squeaky?!
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