Saxony, Germany, July 2012

Maggie in the Pecan Grove, North Carolina, 2013

Horses, Amersham by Eva Vermandel

from Natural Histories by Barbara Bosworth

What’s the most difficult thing about photographing trees? The most enjoyable thing?

The most difficult aspect: getting to the trees.
The most enjoyable aspect: getting to the trees.

from Trees: National Champions by Barbara Bosworth

“Say, Pooh, why aren’t you busy?” I said.
“Because it’s a nice day,” said Pooh.
“Yes, but—-“
“Why ruin it?” he said.
“But you could be doing something Important,” I said.
“I am,” said Pooh.
“Oh? Doing what?”
“Listening,” he said.
“Listening to what?”
“To the birds. And that squirrel over there.”
“What are they saying?” I asked.
“That it’s a nice day,” said Pooh.
“But you know that already,” I said.
“Yes, but it’s always good to hear that somebody else thinks so, too,” he replied.

excerpt from The Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Hoff

Anna Mary Robertson Moses (Grandma Moses), painting

Washington Barnes Cabin by Gustave Baumann, 1912

Grandma Battin’s Garden by Gustave Baumann, 1927