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Autumn Field

Tree Man

 Had some tree work done and was lucky to be home when he came. I don't even know how he could climb onto those small limbs like that -- I could barely look.

Frog

I had a special visitor. It was no bigger than my thumb. And it was fast!

Autumn in the Mountains

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This is one of my favorite spots to photograph, and I have posted twice before on this view:  11/9/08 and 11/20/11. This autumn is a bit more colorful than last year.

Fall Foliage

On my way to a job in the rain, I saw this landscape. So I pulled over on the busy road and stood in the rain with cars whizzing by to take a few quick pics. I couldn't just pass this scene, just had to have it.

Clouds and Corn

Downtown

Caterpillar

Nectarine

Right off the tree . . . yum!

Sunbeams

Lucky for me I looked out the window into my back yard in time to catch this lovely sight. It was gone within minutes, as the fog burned off in the morning sun.

Butterfly

There are hundreds of butterflies flitting around this time of year. This one kept following me wherever I went.

Rudbeckia

A very peaceful spot where the crickets are chirping and the swans are busy cleaning themselves.

Garden Spider

This green and yellow garden spider found the perfect spot to spin its gorgeous orb.

Lamb

The thing with making images of farm animals is that they are always moving and trying to nibble on you and get some food from you!

Poppies

This is a good year for poppies -- I have never seen so many blooming in my garden like this. Check out the intense center of this amazing flower:

Pollen

A couple of weeks ago the pollen that was making everyone sneeze was also making beautiful patterns in the puddles on my driveway.

Happy Mother's Day

Scallions

Scrub Pines

Up on top of the mountain the scrub pines look like bonsai plants and the views go on and on forever.

Solar Farm

The best part of making this image is having an excuse to go up on the roof!

Bleeding Hearts

Every spring this unbelievable plant sprouts up and goes bananas with its flowers. We are so lucky.

Childhood Dreams

In my opinion, one of the most lovely trees ever. My parents planted a pink dogwood tree on their anniversary many years ago, and to this day, it reminds me of being a child and thinking everything my parents did was so romantic.

Red Winged Blackbird

Spider Party

The wind was blowing this spectacular pinwheel up and down -- it was hard to make an in-focus image, but well worth it.

Shadows of a Loved One

Sunset

Pond Plants

When the pond plants turn green and lush, their newness is like a contagious smile! See close up below.

Spring is Here

Not as showy as daffodils, but always a true sign that spring is here -- Myrtle.

Good Clouds

Sometimes all you need is to stand by some water and take in the beauty that surrounds it.

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Snowballs Again

 

We didn't get much snow this winter, but the plow left behind some piles of snow that got dirty and looked kind of beautiful -- especially with my snowball farm.

Stone Wall

The really interesting thing about old stone walls is the dark space between the stones.

Wood Knot

Hard to pass by a beautiful wood knot without pausing to admire it, even if it's in a telephone pole.

Snowballs

A recent snowfall produced just enough snow so I could use my new snowball maker. It only took about a minute to make these. After I took pictures, I had the distinct pleasure of throwing each one, and it was so more fun than I had remembered!

Sweet Gulls

Crushed Bricks

In the aftermath of some flooding, the banks of this little brook are suddenly lined with crushed bricks. I cannot imagine where they came from, as they were definitely not there before . . . but what a gorgeous color!

Happy New Year!

Wishing you a happy, healthy and peaceful new year!