Story and Photographs By Joan Herrmann Whereiwander… the season of autumnal beauty is beginning in the North Country, and I am anxious as always to photograph it. The trees are my focal point right now, as they are in every...
Read MoreStory and Photographs By Joan Herrmann Whereiwander… within one week, we will be experiencing the calendar end of summer and the welcoming of autumn. I am always reminded of the lyrics of the song; “The Summer Knows.”...
Read MorePhotographs and Story By Joan Hermann Whereiwander… this is a great time of the year to find and photograph one of my favorite bird subjects. The numerous species of owls, which we can observe in our area within the next few...
Read MoreStory and Photographs By Joan Herrmann Whereiwander… today is into the woods and a multitude of areas where I have been able to find mushrooms on past wanderings. Mid-August and throughout September are some of the best times to...
Read MoreStory and Photographs By Joan Herrmann Whereiwander… once again, it is to our magnificent meadow, which is filled with fragrant milkweed and a multitude of other native wildflowers. Presently the native Wild Bergamot (Monarda...
Read MoreStory and Photographs By Joan Herrmann Whereiwander… today is throughout the meadow and to our neighbor’s pond to see, photograph, and explore. One of my very favorite native wildflowers is now in full bloom. We are blessed to...
Read MoreStory and Photographs By Joan Herrmann Whereiwander… today is to the woods and wetlands, as both are courting some truly beautiful native plants. These particular plants are members of the Orchidaceous Family. Many people are...
Read MoreStory and Photographs By Joan Herrmann Whereiwander… just beyond the door of the balcony, there are generally numerous critters that convey great joy and a few that irritate me immensely. Many of us find delight in feeding the...
Read MoreStory and Photographs By Joan Herrmann Whereiwander… every spring, about the first week of May, I can expect to hear a familiar whir of wings and chipping sounds, to make me aware that this territory is being reclaimed, and...
Read MoreStory and Photographs By Joan Herrmann Whereiwander… today will be diverse wetland habitats, which consist of ponds, streams, creeks, rivers, bogs, swamps, and a lake. True spring takes its time coming to the North Country. I...
Read MoreStory and Photographs by Joan Herrmann Whereiwander… today, it finally looks like spring in the North Country. The flowering trees are in full bloom, and the leaves are on the hardwood trees. The black walnut trees have buds,...
Read MoreStory and Photographs By Joan Herrmann Whereiwander… today, sunshine and blue skies are leading me into our woodland gardens. I am searching for ephemerals… these are wildflowers that have a short life span for flowering and are...
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