Tag Archives: Trees

Emerald City

Dec 14, 2024 Lynette d'Arty-Cross 28 Comments

During the winter in particular, the city of Victoria experiences near rain forest conditions. As you can imagine, that means lots of green.

Because of all the moisture, the moss is particularly well developed.

It ranges from these little yellow bits …

… to these long, luxurious strands …

… and can even envelop whole tree limbs to such an extent that other plants decide to grow in the moss. The thick layer of moss on this tree branch is now providing a home to a fern family.

So not only is the grass still green and many of the plants and shrubs are still vibrant, there is the added and ubiquitous presence of moss and its lovely hue, a distinct counterpoint to the overcast and rain of the season.

Happy weekend.

Happy Holidays!, Photography

Tree Lights

Dec 5, 2024 Lynette d'Arty-Cross 35 Comments

Many of the parks are showing off some pretty seasonal decorations.

A very lovely and effective response to our short daylight days!

Happy Thursday.

nature, Photography

A Weather Break

Nov 30, 2024 Lynette d'Arty-Cross 23 Comments

We had some sun! The wind was rather chilly but after all these grey, rainy days, it was nice to enjoy a bit of brightness.

Silvergrass – so pretty in the late autumn and winter.

There are still a few leaves around. Do you see the decorative bauble?

As we moved into the afternoon the sun started to disappear behind some cloud, but my, it was a terrific little break!

Happy Saturday.

nature, Photography

Rainy Season

Nov 23, 2024 Lynette d'Arty-Cross 36 Comments

We’re deep into November now and have entered the rainy season. If the weather sticks to its usual patterns, we will have a lot of rain and cloud for about the next two months.

Chittamwood trees retain their leaves quite late into autumn.

We still have a little colour around that’s breaking up the grey motif, but probably not for long. Soon we will rely on seasonal light displays and plants such as poinsettias to bring us some relief.

The lace leaf maples are beginning to turn purple – the colour change stage they enter before dropping their leaves – and a light rain accompanies almost every step we take.

Lace leaf maple in its late autumn stage.

Lots of bushes and trees will retain a duller shade of green as they rest through the winter until they’re ready to once more provide us with their beauties.

Happy Saturday.

nature, Photography

Is It Spring or Autumn?

Nov 16, 2024 Lynette d'Arty-Cross 25 Comments

After our blustery, rainy series of days, the weather cleared up and today we had sun. It in fact felt a bit spring-like …

… except for the autumn colours …

… and the fact that we apparently have another storm on the way that will probably be making the skiers very happy. There’s supposed to be a lot of snow in the mountains but falling as rain here in the valley which suits me just fine!