Sunday, December 10th, 2023 01:14 pm

Today is a rainy day. I sit with a view of the north side of the pines and the depths of the woods. I can see the sky through the trees -- the hill crests and drops off, leaving sky to be seen now that the wall of green has faded away.  In the dull directionless light most of the depth of the woods seems dark, but the pines closest to me seem to glow green with lichen growth. I rarely notice the color except on rainy days during winter months.

Satellite image of elevations near home

Earlier today mist filled the woods giving a sudden sense of depth. It's now a flat wall again except for these pines popping out of the gloom.

Sunday, December 10th, 2023 08:47 pm (UTC)
it always amazes me how different things look with the weather changes. We have about 1/3 acre stand of "woods" on our property and the colors inside it are pretty.