Old Leaves New Buds Toddler T-Shirt

This is a great way for Nature to remind us what we've been through and where we're going. I believe these are Beech leaves - Beech trees tend to hang on to their old leaves until the new ones are well on their way. The buds here are hard to see (I'm a bit early) but the are slender and pointed.

I always wanted to try photography, and my retirement offered an opportunity to do just that. The natural world is my first love. Here you will find pictures of things both large (landscapes, for instance) and small (macro) that catch my eye. I hope the images serve as a window into the natural world many of you don't have the chance to see. In a sense, I'm trying to create a guided nature trail, sharing what information I have about the subject. I'm always grateful for new and better information and welcome all input. Learning is food for the mind and soul. Nothing is ever harmed in the picture-taking process, but some things that wander into our home (like spiders) are carefully removed from the house after they serve as "models"....