Tropical Canopy

Wandering the woods with our dog this morning, I spotted a sign seasonal change:



Sumac leaves turning from green to red.












The plant's berries – fuzzy and bright red – intrigued me.








Skeletons – of sumac past – drew me closer into the live grove.

There I spied flattened grass in an oval shape... Most likely, last night's bed for a white-tail deer. (above, lower right)



I wondered what drew the deer into this place.

Looking up through the foliage, I understood.


This makes an enchanting place to dream.

I imagined nightfall as stars twinkled while lying under this UpNorth tropical canopy.