These two shots were inspired by Christy Grimes' work.

Mine aren't nearly as good as her's. 

I wasn't the only creature out for a stroll.
A deer had been there before me.

The sap had leaked out on one of the old pine trees.

On one side the sap was a golden color.

  On the other side the sap was whitish.

Both streams of sap created a pleasant pattern against the charred bark.

Tree spirits are ancient and wise, offering healing magic, wisdom and insight. A tree spirit is a type of nature spirit, and effectively the “living soul” of a tree. It has much in the way of wisdom and healing to offer those who are willing to listen and absorb. ~What are Tree Spirits?

Do you see the tree spirit in this picture?