“All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost;
The old that is strong does not wither,
Deep roots are not reached by the frost.”
J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring
For Ilse 1917-2011
All images © Karen McRae
“All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost;
The old that is strong does not wither,
Deep roots are not reached by the frost.”
J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring
For Ilse 1917-2011
All images © Karen McRae
draw and shoot 
Beautiful photographs!!! My favorite is the one of the little pinecones… so beautiful! Each has its own view but together, I feel the season of fall. Thanks for another wonderful post! Your photographs are always so beautiful and I always look forward to your posts! 🙂
Likewise Polly, I always look forward to your photography and wonderful writing that accompanies your posts! Thank you so much. 🙂
These images have lovely lines – you have a great eye.
Thanks Marina!
These are some wonderful shots. Great work and shades. 🙂
Hi Nandini, thanks for stopping by! Glad you like them.
A beautiful tribute to Ilse. I couldn’t help but notice her years – my mother was born in 1917 and called Home in 2004. Love the quote you chose. Ellen
Thank you Ellen.
Beautiful pictures and the quote goes with ure pictures! as winter approaches nothing is ever lost , just asleep waiting for the spring!! 🙂