Leaves can be as pretty as a flower. Here are a few favorites, not taken this past month but over several years.
“Anyone can love a rose, but it takes a lot to love a leaf. It’s ordinary to love the beautiful, but it’s beautiful to love the ordinary.”
~M. J. Korvan~
Denise, first of all, I wanted to let you know that I learned something from you tonight. You're right, it IS the Acorn Woodpecker. I always thought it was the red-headed Woodpecker all these years, but they are a bit different. I really do love the bird, but it can be annoying at times. Last year, I heard him in the middle of the night pecking under the eaves of my house, and before I moved in, I noticed holes under the eaves, which have to be patched before the house is painted. But it is a lovely bird, isn't it? Do you see them at all around your neck of the woods? I love this quote that you shared, and I believe I used it one time on a blog post.
ReplyDeleteWishing you wonderful October days, Denise.
~Sheri
Hi Sheri, that's wonderful! So glad I could help. I was always confused as to why our Red-bellied woodpecker wasn't called a Red-headed woodpecker, as there was very little red on its tummy, and yet more red on its head, and then I saw the Red-headed one and it all became clear. We used to have one as an alarm clock over our bedroom window. Much preferred the cooing of the doves :) That would be disconcerting with the holes. I see what the trees are like where they have buried their acorns. Yes, a lovely bird. We have the Red-bellied woodpecker and the Downy woodpecker here, I see them every day. Thank you Sheri, I wish you the same :)
DeleteI totally agree about leaves! These are each different,and beautiful in different ways.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ginny, we are of liked mind :)
DeleteThey can indeed (and often are) be as beautiful as any flower. There is such a huge range of colour, shape and textures.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sue, so nice that we feel the same way :)
DeleteThank you for this post. That is much more than just a pretty face
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome Cloudia, so true :)
DeleteSo many beautiful leaves Denise.
ReplyDeleteYes indeed Margaret, thank you :)
DeleteA lovely mosaic Denise. It's good to focus on leaves. I like to identify trees, bushes and plants from the shape of the leaf.
ReplyDeleteHappy you enjoyed LInda :) I do the same, it's fun finding out what kind they are.
DeleteYes, they can be just as pretty as flowers. I think my favorite of these is the coleus.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ann, that is a pretty one :)
DeletePerfect quote. And I too love leaves.
ReplyDeleteWonderful, thank you Anni :)
DeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteLove the mosaic and the beautiful leaves. Take care, enjoy your day!
So glad Eileen, thank you and you too :)
DeleteI love the quote about the leaf...
ReplyDeleteThat's great Angie, thank you :) I loved it too.
DeleteCertainly this is the best time of year to appreciate all the various colors and shapes of leaves. Thanks for the IDs as well, Denise.
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome Dorothy, and this is my favorite time of the year for many reasons. That is one of them :)
DeleteI agree. And you found a beautiful selection!
ReplyDeleteHappy you think so Jeanie, thank you :)
DeleteSo soon they'll be gone. Nice to see yours!
ReplyDeleteVery true, thank you Jenn :)
DeleteThe showy flower gets all the attention.
ReplyDeleteThey certainly do, thanks Red :)
DeleteGostei de ver estas belas folhas, principalmente as Coleus.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e tenha uma boa semana.
Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
Livros-Autografados
Fico feliz que tenha gostado e o Coleus é lindo! Obrigado e um abraço e continuação de boa semana.
Deleteso pretty these leaves, i love the quote!!
ReplyDeleteThat's great, thank you Debbie :)
DeleteYes, flowers only tell half the story. Love your selection in your collage, Denise!
ReplyDeleteVery true Martha Ellen, and I am happy you enjoyed, thank you :)
DeleteLove your leaves.
ReplyDeleteHappy you do, thank you Christine :)
DeleteLovely collage of leaves!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ellen :)
DeleteLeaves are by no means ordinary...
ReplyDeleteSo true, thank you Rose :)
DeleteThe leaves are lovely ...
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Thank you Jan and all the best to you too :)
DeleteThese are pretty.
ReplyDeleteThank you William, happy you think so :)
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