BigFoot (now magically transformed into LittleFoot) went for a 300 step walk today. We know because we were wearing a pedometer in-pocket.
And how amazing it was to capture 3 great photos in 300 steps! But I suppose, not so remarkable since I live on the edge of a forest primeval.
Do butterflies mate?
I wonder because there atop a happily blooming Zinnia stood Miss Butterfly joined by a very happy friend (who was actively fluttering as near as he could get). Are they just pals saying, “Hi”, or is there more going on here?
I made a hasty exit in order to give them some privacy.
Then walking along the edge of the forest, there stood an elegant doe.
I am sure she was wondering about the 2-legged critter looking back into those big beautiful eyes. She allowed me time to retrieve camera and click before she turned and leisurely loped back into her wooded glen.
Finally, there was a mountain view I would wish some day to paint.
And although I have taken this shot many times before, each season it becomes more appealing. I always see it as a frame of tree limbs forming a natural vignette for a splendid view of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.
I suppose my 300 step, 3 photo walk to exercise the healing BigFoot could be considered mundane. But, I think of it as a magical journey through a little corner of rural Virginia’s wild side.
You should paint that picture, but yes, leave the butterflies to themselves…
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For your recovering foot, that was an epic journey and you have some good photos to prove it!
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Thanks for taking us along on your walk! You are so fortunate to find all of this beauty within walking distance. Great shots!
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That may have been a short walk, but boy, those photos are beautiful, Dor! You know I’m totally in love with that last shot. I’m happy you’re recovery is going well.
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I like your stats — 3 in 300. That’s marvelous that you were out walking and took those lovely shots. Every time I see a picture of your mountain view, I say to myself that we have similar scenes, though in different states. Aren’t we blessed?
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I am so glad that your foot is getting better. It sure took it’s time!
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Oh !! how wonderful you can get out and about and enjoy walking again Dora. Love the butterfly photo and of course those beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Keep up the walking but don’t overdo it just yet..
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You experienced a magical walk indeed in just those 300 steps, my friend. And oh my!!! That view…that view…that view — simply stunningly beautiful. It truly does look like a lovely painting.
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Healing through the grand beauty of nature, 300 steps at a time. Thanks for sharing.
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Yes, I like that description – “epic journey.” Seemed like it but now, to go even further……..
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Thank you Jill! I love it that you love that mountain shot as much as I do! 🙂
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Thank you Coastal Crone! You are so right. Bill and I are surrounded by natural beauty and we never tire of this quiet rural landscape.
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We do seem to have twin environments. You will have to come here for a visit again though – just to verify. 🙂
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Thank you Kate! I feel like celebrating every day the foot is not swollen. It has been years getting here so I find it hard to believe anything. Walked 3,000 steps yesterday and though the foot hurt and still hurts, there is no swelling! “Wonders never cease.”
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It was a magical walk for sure Cindy! And the view is always so soothing. Come walk with me.
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You are right about overdoing things Rita. I managed 3000 steps yesterday and felt the pain – still feeling it even at rest. But the magical thing is there is no swelling! 🙂
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Verification! Yes! You and Bill have an open invitation to come stay with us to check out our mountains.
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Ditto! You are always welcome here too. And thank you! 🙂
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Lovely! With both grandsons soon to be in this area most of the time, we won’t be going to NY much any more.
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It’s really beautiful!
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300 feet is a lot for someone who has been in so much pain. HUGS
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