Tree-Hug on July 18

I think this might be my first spruce tree-hug. This multi-eyed one resides on the edge of the property.

Surprised to have a visitor today.

Able to see the large and small at the same time.

While on the other side of the house a smitten sugar-maple has its eye on a beautiful flowering Rose-of-Sharon.  A quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we will find it not."  💚 Peace