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Thursday, August 18, 2011

Foxy

When I looked back, to my surprise, the fern frond had changed into a stranger behind me. I never talked bad about it before that, we had just a minor disagreement.

It grew a pair of relatively small and triangular ears, and a long but narrow muzzle; it raised its head, the eyes that showed signs of hatred never moved away from me, and the short brown fur did not look friendly either.

The fern frond was very foxy indeed.

What a cartoon-like behavior, and it was definitely too early to be a werewolf in daylight. I shall surely laugh if a green Hulk was transformed, but what's actually in my mind was Pluto's Devil that had instigated some evil actions, and was now pushing very hard in order for the frond to put them into action.

What a cartoon-like behavior!

I walked away without a second thought, and met many Pluto's Angels on my way downhill.

"When we lose the right to be different, we lose the right to be free." The fern frond had to know that.
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25 comments:

  1. AVCr8teurAugust 18, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Like people, no two fern fronds are alike.

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  2. TexWisGirlAugust 18, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    very unique way to look at it. :)

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  3. GeorgeAugust 18, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    I'm glad I didn't have that character after me on one of my hikes. He definitely looks sinister.
    I really like the quote at the end of your post.

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  4. Diane AZAugust 18, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    It is a foxy fern! You sure do meet a lot of interesting characters on your hikes!

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  5. Lrong LimAugust 18, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    As usual, I enjoy your prose as much as I do your pics!

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  6. betchaiAugust 18, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    i'm really a fan of all the wisdom and perspectives you see, i love the pictures and your words. it's one of those devils that brings you deeper happiness.

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  7. Rick (Ratty)August 18, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    That devil fern did look a little mean. I love your quote at the end.

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  8. OneAugust 18, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    How do I summarize? Be foxy and free?

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  9. steveroniAugust 18, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    I offer you admiration for describing the God-given right to each human to be free. I believe we have been long giving up that right little-by-little, so we are not even aware.

    And when our abdication is suggested, the scoffers are the only voices heard.

    PEACE....

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  10. UnknownAugust 18, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    love your last pic, Rainfield! You're using your macro lens very effectively;)

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  11. FilipBlogAugust 18, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    Very nice pictures, it is strange how thing can by formed in nature.

    Greetings,
    Filip

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  12. EmmAugust 18, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    Ha! Very witty post! I just love ferns. We studied them in biology at school and I was so fascinated that biology soon became one of my favourite subjects, along with geography and maths. I love your photos!

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  13. Icy BCAugust 18, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Those are fascinating looking fern! Very alien like, but still quite foxy!

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  14. Malay-Kadazan girlAugust 18, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    Nice shot. Foxy fern eh...

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  15. FriedaAugust 19, 2011 at 3:23 AM

    our way of seeing the world is unique. You always make me smile :)

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  16. eileeninmdAugust 19, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    Interesting characters from your hike. Your photos are wonderful and I like the names you have fiven the ferns.

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  17. LeontienAugust 19, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Loved your description and loved the pics!

    Thanks for sharing and i still wonder, do you type your post in your language and then translate it? Or do you write in English right away like me?

    Leontien

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  18. KirigalpoththaAugust 19, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Yes each fern is different. marvellous creations and you have to explore in details to see those variety.

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  19. ReginaAugust 19, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    I've always thought they take on many different shapes..really enjoyed the images and your frolic with these ferns..waiting for the outcome of Pluto's devil~

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  20. Sharkbytes (TM)August 20, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    I think it's good that I live in the land of friendly ferns, and not the evil ones. That one chasing you is scary.

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  21. RNSANEAugust 21, 2011 at 3:45 AM

    Only you, dear rainfield, get to know fern fronds so intimately. Perhaps, it's because you stop and take the time! Ohhhh, I see that spider there and I'm glad it's far away in Malaysia!

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  22. Autumn BelleAugust 21, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    The fern frond that started like a snake head now looks like a question mark. Is it asking you something?

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  23. DIGITAL WORLD PAGES ARCHIVEAugust 21, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Hello1 I agree with these comments...

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  24. TesAugust 22, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    oh wow, such wonderful macros! love it, Rainy!

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  25. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪August 23, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    can be eaten or not? You been to Sarawak to eat the Bidin fern?

    Funny, for my ABC I am also posting Fern for letter F.

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