Spring Beauty

I spent some time last week in our local park.

I was looking for new spring birds,but found much more than that.

As I was walking along at the creek edge,I was struck with the beauty of last year's rose hips and this year's new leaves on the sam plant .

The sun was shining on this plant making it light up.

Oh yes,I did find some birds. For today I will just show this one.

This Chipping Sparrow sat among the Caragana leaves looking so shy.

I thought it was really cute the way he posed for me.

Yes,I had the nerve to show a picture of the Dandelions.

They are such a complex and pretty flower.

The early morning light just adds a special beauty to all things.

This Virginia Creeper is on it's way up the tree.

Once again it was the beauty of the new leaves that really caught my attention.

 I don't know what kind of tree these were on,but I was impressed with the loveliness of this.The bright green leaves and the touch of red were begging to be photographed.

After spending some time in tune with nature I felt peace and contentment flood my soul.I walked away from here feeling very rich indeed.

Thought for today:

If you want to be rich,count all the things you have that money can't buy.