{personal} backyard shadows

I love our backyard... The actual "yard" is rather small but then it drops off into a little valley full of trees, our own backyard woods. It's my favorite during the warmer months when the trees are at their fullest and they hide the neighbors' houses in the back. It's green and full of texture. I particularly love when the sun sets behind, casting long, deep shadows.

This past weekend was one of those warm days with the wind blowing dogwood petals, covering the ground in a carpet of white.