Golden Sap...

Golden sap dribbling from a pine tree had attracted a copious amount of bees. Although not a source of food for the bees the sugary sap is collected to make propolis which serves to protect and seal the hive.

 I was actually having lunch out and purposely sat at the table right next to this tree. 

I was enthralled watching the bees working tirelessly harvesting the sap. No one else seemed even mildly interested in this amazing sight. Actually I don't really think any other diners actually noticed at all...

 

A Lovely...

A lovely little mushroom I noticed when out and about. I really love hunting for mushrooms and other interesting fungi during the cooler weather...

 

Water...

Water always draws me in, whether calm or stormy water oozes tranquility for me at the mere sight of it.

A few weeks ago ambling along the familiar tracks at Lake Leschenultia I was completely captivated by the shadowy patterns on the water. This took me into a walking meditation as light continued to dance across and through the water. 

Eurasian coots bobbed about upon the surface, lazily drifting in the cool morning breeze.

My attention shifted to plants and ripples and sparkling little diamonds of light the twinkled as the water undulated softly. The underwater realms are mysterious and intriguing, although here there aren't a wide variety of fish in this lake, still though it's such a fascinating kingdom.

There were other scenes that drew my attention on the track, yet mostly this particular day I just wanted to sit periodically and stroll slowly by the water...