SUNFLOWER SNAPS
Monday, February 11, 2019
Saturday, November 28, 2015
Skies & Snow oh boy...
Murphys, California
November 25, 2015
It was a mighty cold evening near sunset...
Came upon clouds I love, with realistic pictures I see.
This time I had a lot to look at with the fall colors, low and high clouds.
I saw a man in this sky, making his way, moving slowly like a snake.
To the wide open spaces higher up...
Then the beauty lit up the entire sky for me,
I had not seen a sky like this is a long time.
I had not seen a sky like this is a long time.
Monday, October 19, 2015
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Travels
Ireland
I'm trying to get through the trip I took last year to London, Ireland and Scotland.
The goal was to put my favorite photos into a book.
I wanted to view them in a glance, share with friends and family.
It is embarrassing that I can't seem to finish, or feel like viewing the pictures that mean so much to me.
Why?
My guess is this was such a trip of a lifetime for me.
Can't seem to get over those three weeks.
I am grateful I was able to make this trip and enjoy it as I did.
Dragging my feet on looking at the photographs.
This may sound strange for some people.
My friend Kate feels the same way about her photographs she was the instigator of this trip.
I think it is about time I get it done!
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
MUSHROOMS oh my
Today on my way out of the driveway, next to a big gate…
I noticed some mushrooms.
Four days ago they were very tiny in size, today a different story.
Clearly I can see little hearts on this mushroom.
Later looking at the photos, this one appeared to be in a shape of a heart.
I need to go back, not too thrilled with these photos.
I seek out hearts, love hearts.
Stones, rocks, wood, anything with the hint of hearts.
No standing out hearts here on this set of mushrooms.
If I had my photo program with me on the road, I could fix this one up.
Monday, September 8, 2014
GRAPES
Soon the crush will occur where I live in Northern California...
Since I am not home now, I don’t know if it has happened early due to weather.
I was lucky to take a few photographs of grapes in August before I left, at a near by winery.
Yesterday here in Colorado we went to a family’s friends home.
There was a big tree in front yard.
My younger grandson of course wanted to climb it.
He is 9 years old.
I am using my iPhone more than I ever expected for photographs.
Saturday was a full day of football for both of my grandsons, and their parents.
At different fields far from each other, we had to break up in two groups to cover it all.
My older grandson is 11 years old.
In above photograph the # 2 jersey is him, relating plan to his teammate.
I don’t know a lot about football.
Took my Nikon to the game with long lense, almost done weeding them out.
I enjoy watching my grandsons in their daily life here in Colorado.
Thursday, September 4, 2014
Howdy from Colorado
Yes, I have been absent from blogging for a long time.
Currently I am in Colorado!
Yippee...
Taking care of my two grandsons ages 11 and 8 years old.
While their parents were away on a business trip for a week.
Parents are back home, working, and I am staying for a while.
Corn growing in the school’s garden.
Most all schools I have seen here (because of football games) there are gardens tended by students.
Most all schools I have seen here (because of football games) there are gardens tended by students.
Monday, March 24, 2014
Flowers
Gernaniums I do really well with, unless the deer eat them.
Sitting on the deck this evening I was picking up the camera again.
Sunday, March 23, 2014
A Parade
Murphy's, California
California Gold Country in the Foothills
I was in this town over Saint Patrick's weekend with two girlfriends.
There is always a big celebration and lots of things to see and do.
Not so fond of animals being put in clothing or costumes
There is always a parade, and people do put on costumes,
even on their dogs.
I like to look at Basset Hounds, they are interesting to observe.
This guy was only three years old, but he looked so much older.
Happy Belated St. Patrick's Day...
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Black & White
Pescadero, California
Last weekend I was with my two girlfriends to Half Moon Bay for weekend.
We made many stops to look around and explore.
This wall of art caught my eye, especially the big flower piece.
Been practicing on black and white photography.
We don't pass up much, it was a beautiful day.
Even the dark mysterious places.
The old dusty bent up things too.
Monday, November 11, 2013
Saturday, October 26, 2013
My Road Trip
I am visiting my son, daughter in law and two grandsons in Lakewood, Colorado.
What is different for me is I didn’t fly,
This is the longest I have ever driven by myself.
Beautiful trip here, never were there boring moments.
Freedom on the road for me was amazing.
I am a horrible map reader, my GPS has been wonderful.
Northern California girl driving in a bit of snow.
The morning after the snow in Wyoming, I realized I had to scrape my windows.
The cold doesn’t really bother me too much.
Photo above was taken near my sons home.
Monday I am heading to the Rocky Mountain National Park.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
The Cotswold
Early July I returned from a three week vacation with my girlfriend Kate.
We went to London, Ireland and Scotland for three weeks.
We went to London, Ireland and Scotland for three weeks.
There isn't a day that goes by where I find myself daydreaming about our trip.
Kate and I took a train from London to Cotswold for a day trip.
Kate and I took a train from London to Cotswold for a day trip.
Stone villages and gardens,
we walked all over town, into green open spaces with sheep.
I never wanted to come home.
Cotswold, UK
we walked all over town, into green open spaces with sheep.
I never wanted to come home.
Cotswold, UK
A range of hills in southwestern and west central England,
A hilly country between Gloucester, Bath, Oxford and Stratford.
A hilly country between Gloucester, Bath, Oxford and Stratford.
Monday, September 16, 2013
In my Yard
First time ever the Western Blue Bird visits my birdbath almost daily in evenings.
One of my favorites, the shy wonderful blue with his partner.
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Prickly to Feathers
We had a real heat wave that brought on the buds
The buds went to huge blooms even in overcast weather we are having now.
I got this cactus about 2 years ago, it had one flower on the top.
They don't last long, so need to get back out there in different light.
Isn't it nice the Towhee gets to enjoy the bird bath alone in peace.
Been having some bird issues, all my backyard birds are scared to come to the feeders and to this birdbath.
I love crows, however when they bring alligator lizards, snails, walnuts, and today two baby birds to the water to eat...
this is a bit much for me.
The mornings are full of these band-tail pigeons that just made their appearance into my yard recently.
FLOCKS of them flying all around, eating all the seed, and occasionally hit the large windows.
None of the other birds want to come around.
Today I covered the bird feeder with the squirrel cage we have for it.
Hoping the little birds will get in and the others will all fly AWAY!
Monday, April 29, 2013
Backyard Friend
California Quail
They wander around in my backyard each evening.
I am usually sitting on the deck with my camera in case I see something.
Their calls to one another are extreme at times, it is never old for me.
Somehow I messed up my camera again, need to reset it today.
This photo is a bit grainy.
You get the idea.
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Before & After
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BEFORE
Took this photo this morning while sitting on the deck with coffee.
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AFTER
Awhile ago I set it up on my computer painting program, then went on with my day.
I don't get much time to dabble with my painting programs.
A start I suppose.
Since I don't know how to paint or draw it will do.
Maybe I can try a different style on my next photograph posting.
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