I've never really explored the pond in the woods, sticking to the trails when I walk, usually with the dog. But after skirting it the other day I went back and walked around with my camera, (without the dog). It's bigger and more interesting than I thought.
I approached the pond through a large bed of Ostrich Ferns, just past the fiddlehead stage, and unfurling their bright green leaves in the late afternoon sun.
The pond already has a lot of Duckweed growing on the surface. I expect that soon there won't be many reflections left. It was pretty soggy underfoot around the edge of the pond too.
The ferns really stand out when they are newly unfurled, bright green, and lit by the sun.
As I worked my way around the far end of the pond I realized that it was quite a bit bigger than I had previously thought; the parts you see from the trail are just two corners of it.
Burgeoning Duckweed floating on the surface of the water.
Passing the main pond, I found an extended area to the west, with less Duckweed, and more obvious reflections. I'm discovering that the setting of my polarizing filter on the camera makes a big difference as to how the reflections show up - always learning by trial and error!
The banks of the pond here are a little steeper, but still lots of ferns.
And back where I started I found quite a patch of Sensitive Ferns right at the edge of the water, beyond the fringe of Ostrich Fern. I think I"ll be going back to check out the pond several times over the season.
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That's a very pretty pond. All that green is so lovely!
ReplyDeleteWhat a treasure! I imagine there is much wild life that visits here, too.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photographs.
Lovely, with the few reflections still there, and such tiny fern fronds, every one shows your part of the world with great beauty, and how it changes all year round.
ReplyDeleteThose ferns in particular appeal to me. They'll grow much bigger before fall.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a great adventure when you go into the woods. The area reminds me of the woods along Lake Superior in Northern Minnesota. We like walking through them and seeing all the moss growing on things. There not this many ponds as yours. The ferns are fun to see.
ReplyDeleteI love the reflection shots in the pond! The ferns are lovely green beauties.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty reflections! I love the ferns.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, please do! I look forward to seeing how it changes with the weeks and months to follow. :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely pond you've discovered. The ferns are popping up all over the place up at HT too.
ReplyDeleteLovely reflections of the trees in the water. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteWonderful walk. All that spring beauty.
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