Keithans Garden path

garden path, originally uploaded by Berks_Awhile.

Iconic Sunbury's Keithan's gardens are the backdrop for many spring weddings and proms. Azaleas and rhododendrons add the color, but the flora variety is special year round.

Shofuso Japanese House

Shofuso Japanese House, originally uploaded by Berks_Awhile.

The Shofuso Japanese house and garden is located in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia and considered one of the most authentic examples of Japanese architecture outside Japan.

The culmination of the Cherry Blossom Festival period is Sakura Sunday, an event featuring captivating live entertainment, colorful costumes both on stage and in the crowd.

FL Anole at Butterfly Estates Fort Myers

anole, originally uploaded by Berks_Awhile.

The Butterfly Estates of Ft. Myers, FL have a beautiful indoor conservatory and attractive gardens outside. This little guy was giving quite a show. Once I figured out his pattern of bobbing his head three times then puffing out his red neck, I was able to capture this shot.

The Butterfly Estates is a really classy and enjoyable place to spend a few hours enjoying nature. They have a nice gift shop and ice cream and snack cafe.

Cape Coral Yacht Club Sunset

sunset central, originally uploaded by Berks_Awhile.

The Cape Coral Yacht Club and fishing pier is one of the best places to view the splendid Florida Sunsets. Sunrise is not too bad either.

When visiting I typically visit at least once a day, sometimes twice.

First Wednesday they promote a Sunset Festival with lots of crafters and vendors. Classic cars surround the fountain.

Sundial and Cherry Blossoms (Fairmount Park)

Sundial, originally uploaded by Berks_Awhile.

I took advantage of unseasonably warm weather to visit Fairmount Park in Philadelphia to see the Cherry and Magnolia blossoms.

This picture was taken near the Horticultural Center at the Sundial Plaza.

Fantastic show of colors and another item I can scratch off my photo collection bucket list.

Longwood Gardens Orchid Festival

orchids, originally uploaded by Berks_Awhile.

Another can't miss event on the Longwood Gardens calendar is the Orchid Festival which ends before April.

There isn't much going on outside this time of year, except a few early wildflowers. But the Conservatory is so spectacular that what's lacking outside isn't really missed.

Wyomissing Creek (@Reading Museum)

Wyomissing Creek, originally uploaded by Berks_Awhile.

A foggy morning was the perfect setting to catch some moody shots around the Reading Museum and numerous subjects around it.

Rowboat rivets (French Creek State Park)

row boat rivets, originally uploaded by Berks_Awhile.

Another beautiful spring day, so Max and I headed to French Creek to take a lap around Hopewell Lake.

Parking was scarce and the trails were busy, busier than I've ever seen actually.

The beaver's were busy in the fall for they dammed the source stream that feeds Hopewell Lake from Scott's Run. I didn't their lodge though.

Sheep being Sheep at Daniel Boone Homestead

friendly sheep, originally uploaded by Berks_Awhile.
It was a mild February day and the perfect excuse to get out and test my new Canon DSLR.

Daniel Boone Homestead offers guided and self-guided tours where you are ensured to find great things to photograph.

These sheep barged through a loose fence post and followed me as I was exited the path. I was nervous they'd follow me to the parking lot, so I sat on a bench and they lost their focus on me and began to graze.

Mine Run Creek (Horseshoe Trail in SGL43)

Mine Run Creek, originally uploaded by Berks_Awhile.

A seemingly little known spot along the Horseshoe Trail between St. Peters and Trythall Road in SGL43 Chester County.

Mine Run Creek is the subject, an autumn day offers the color.

I parked at Trythall Road, so Max and I had a short half-mile walk to the dilapidated old railroad bridge with just the old ties to hop in order to cross the creek. Both sides of the bridge offer nice creek scenes with the western side anchored by giant rocks.

Lake reflections - Birdsboro Reservoir

Lake reflections, originally uploaded by Berks_Awhile.

Birdsboro Reservoir is part of the Hay Creek Watershed.

The area offers a variety of recreation fun and is located along the Hay Creek and old (and closed) SR82.

Besides my favorites, photography and nature watching, fishing, hiking, biking, horseback riding, even a rock climbing wall are some of the activities.

Dragonfly - Middle Creek Wildlife Reserve

dragonfly, originally uploaded by Berks_Awhile.

The annual Wildlife Art Festival weekend at Middle Creek Wildlife Reserve was the first weekend in August.

This is the 2nd best show at Middle Creek, next to the all-natural Snow Geese migration.

Since many artists don't allow photographing their art, I concentrate on the outdoor show instead.

The hummingbirds and butterflies were very active in the man-made garden feeding on sugar water and a butterfly tree, respectively.

Angelica Creek Grasshopper

grasshopper, originally uploaded by Berks_Awhile.

Max and I set out on a windy July morning before the oppressive heat.

Every time I visit Angelica Creek Park, I find varying flora and fauna. A little early in the day and season for butterflies, but the grasshoppers were swarming everywhere.

I did notice that the section of the Schuylkill River Trail path that runs under SR10 down to the river was closed. This does not come as a surprise since the area is so isolated and could be deemed unsafe.

Best paint job - Classic Car Show

Best paint job, originally uploaded by Berks_Awhile.

St. John's Church in Gibraltar, PA hosted a great car show showing about 150 classic cars from all era's.

A colorful and diverse collection of cars were brought out by their owners.

The tree-lined grounds, I thought were the perfect setting to view cars. Another scorching day in July, the trees kept the visitors cooler and encouraged longer visitation.

The owners probably had mixed emotions, enjoying the shade to sit in, but not the clean-up that comes with overhanging trees.

A pig roast, which never disappoints, and numerous home made treats made the food choices plentiful and tasty.

Their goal was 150 cars, which I believe they easily achieved.