This is the remnants of a gall caused by Cedar-apple rust on the branch of an Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana) Now, the gall is just a hard dry gowth on the stem, but when it is actively fruiting, the gall has bright orange gelatinous tentacles spewing forth.
This is the remnants of a gall caused by Cedar-apple rust on the branch of an Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana) Now, the gall is just a hard dry gowth on the stem, but when it is actively fruiting, the gall has bright orange gelatinous tentacles spewing forth.
Tiny, tiny mushrooms popping out along a decaying log.
Dried Milkweed pods expelling the seed in hopes to catch a ride on the passing breeze. The black and orange bugs (appropriately called Milkweed bugs) are feasting on the oils of the Milkweed seeds.
A serene shot of the perfectly still waters of the Twin Creek, its shore lined with smooth river rock. An absolutely choice spot for skipping stones. (A skill that everyone should obtain and at any given opportunity everyone should pass on.)