always inspired by nature

we took some time to enjoy a hike in the most gorgeous place the other day.

i sheepishly plucked these lovely specimens of nature from the state park. 
i usually wish to leave nature undisturbed but i encountered such wonderful textures and shapes that i decided to take the tiniest snippet home for myself. beautiful tiny red berries, dotted twigs, fluffy dried blooms...
these made wonderful objects to photograph in the morning sunlight. 
yes i know; i should take pictures of then in their natural setting right. well my husband is the photographer on hikes and likes to use the longer distance lens so its hard to always change lenses to get the close ups.
nature is the most creAtiv thing in this world and is always a source of inspiration. you don't have to be a big outdoor nature girl (which i'm not but admire those who are) to go out and explore. a simple strole through the flora and fauna whether it's the neighborhood yards or a mountain trail can be most refreshing and inspiring to whatever you do! enjoy!