This is my 3rd year being a member of the Morton Arboretum. We have lived in this area for over 35 years and why it took me that long to realize the beauty that awaits me in just a short 10-15 (depending on lights & speed) minute drive from home I'll never know. I guess it took my love of photography to wake me up to all of the delights found there in any season of the year.
Joy Morton, is founder and owner of the Morton Salt Company, and yes, Joy is a man which surprised me too, but why not?? The Morton Arboretum with it's 1700 acres stands today as a natural expression of a desire Joy Morton had from childhood, when he learned from his father, the founder of Arbor Day, and his mother, a dedicated gardener, that a necessary complement to a good life is the cultivation and preservation of the environment. This beautiful place stands in tribute to his desire to cultivate and preserve the almighty tree.
I have spent many hours enjoying the fruits of Joy Morton's dedication to the preservation of trees, from the smallest pine to the largest oak. And for that I am grateful!!
And fyi, these are my second pair of Sketcher's GO WALKS, the MOST comfortable shoes I own. I love them as much as the pair of black ones, and I am definitely in the market for more in different colors. I was with another friend on Friday evening who also drove immediately to the store to buy a pair after the testimony given at book club last month. She whole heartily agrees that they are a little bit of heaven on your feet.
As I write this there are still leaves to fall even this late, but right this minute the snow is falling and sticking to the roofs and grass...must go, gotta grab my camera to capture that first falling snow of the season.
"The first fall of snow is not only an event, it is a magical event. You go to bed in one kind of a world and wake up in another quite different, and if this is not enchantment then where is it to be found?"
Until next time.....
wow! that place is magnificent (as are your photos!) i commend mr. joy at living up this his name and giving it to others. what a wonderful legacy...
ReplyDeleteLovely, lovely photos! I can understand wanting to spend lots of time there. I love trees, even when they're bare--I love the shapes and the way the branches reach out in different directions.
ReplyDeleteI have found, too, that I notice much more since I've been taking more photos.
Snow? Oh, lucky you!!
Ohhhh that bench shot!!! I would totally join and be a member too. This looks like my kinda place to spend a lot of my time in. Beautiful fall Deanna.
ReplyDeleteOh, how I wish we could have seen the Arboretum! It looks so fascinating and your photos are always so wonderful! These are no exception. Haven't we seen that bench in another season? {I have 3 pair of Go Walks and I don't wear anything else anymore. They are indeed the most. comfortable. shoe. ever.}
ReplyDeleteThose Sketchers took you to a gorgeous site. Thanks for letting me see Fall through your eyes.
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DeleteGlorious autumn photos from an beautiful location. We too are supposed to get snow in the morning - I mowed for the last time today. Oy!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a glorious place... how was your photography trip???
ReplyDeletelook at the colors. wow deanna. isn't is so awesome all these amazing places that are so close to home. and just like you said...because we have eyes to see it. love this. xoxo
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos as always Deanna! I have a great arboretum near me that I enjoy also! I will definitely try some of those shoes on the next time I'm shopping and see them--you are a great sales woman:)
ReplyDeleteMy goodness, it sure is pretty there! You are so lucky to have someplace so wonderful located so close to you! Across the street from my neighborhood is a large park, it's so pretty there, but I don't visit it as often as I'd like.
ReplyDeleteThe Morton Arboretum is gorgeous! Love, love those Oak trees!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to have this beautiful place so close by! Lovely images - I love the tree with the golden berries. I am wearing my Sketcher's right now! They are the most comfortable shoes in the world. xo
ReplyDeletebeautiful photographs and what a bonus living so close to an arboretum like you do Deanna. Love your photos of Autumn and look foward to the snowy ones too
ReplyDeleteHi Deana. what joy to have this garden so close to you. Your photos are all wonderful. I love the colours, berries and the dark trunks against the leaf colours. looking forward to seeing first snow shots.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place to explore, and thank you for the background history as well.
ReplyDeleteThe Morton Arboretum looks like a beautiful place! It's wonderful that there were people who were dedicated enough to create these spaces. I'm glad you're enjoying it, now, and sharing your beautiful photos - better late than never! :-)
ReplyDeleteI just love Arboretums!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photographs. As always.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful place! They should use your photography for their brochures. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful.
ReplyDeleteLove that Priestly quote. I feel the same way about snow. These are fantastic autumn pics!! We are further gone than you are.
ReplyDeleteWhat a scenic place to stroll and photograph. All those different species of trees glowing under the dusky sky. The leaf photo with the water droplet is wonderful! You make me want a pair of those Sketchers! PS The Header is great!
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