The day dawned clear and bright. We were blessed yesterday and again this morning with achingly beautiful cloudless expanses. I had the morning off –I must work tonight– so after seeing off She Who Must Be Obeyed, I headed to Hinckley Lake.
How could I stay indoors?
The woods were full of bird songs. Leaf litter is broken now with signs of new life, and old life reasserting itself with fresh green. Tiny trees make their bid for a spot of sunlight.
Great Blue Herons have returned to again fish the lake while ducks and geese, seemingly having never left, thrash about on the smooth waters. Meanwhile, at the lake's margins, wet-footed plants lap up sunlight preparing to bloom.
It was a good morning.
PhotonStopper 
Beautiful photos as always James. Looks like you did have a nice morning! What part of the country or world are you in?
Thanks, LW! We're in Northeastern Ohio. The natural areas and hills here can be
quite beautiful. — JG
Well, you are excellent at capturing that beauty. I'm in middle Alabama and it is beautiful here as well. I can't wait until I get through with school next week so I have some time to get out and take some pictures! I get to get a few shots here and there but there are a lot of places around here that I want to get to go and visit just to take pictures.
What a wonderful post! Simple and yet profound. The pictures are breathtaking. I know you enjoyed your time outside today!
What a wonderful way to spend a morning.
Yes, starting a morning like that is a favorite way for me. Oh, but it would have been so nice to spend even more time there! — JG
Very nice! I especially like the plants in the water.
The water shot was a favorite of mine as well. The foliage is so fresh and thin and the sun illuminates it so well. — JG