Finally it is really Spring!

Not Stones

This gorgeous pattern is not stones. It is water on a sunroof. More, more.

More Water

The patterns in water are mesmerizing. I cannot get enough. In the bottom shot, I love the way the sun reflects as little stars.

Luscious Water

I am fortunate to work near a lovely little river that I often sit by during my lunch hour. It is very quiet and peaceful. One day I saw an eagle fly right up its pathway. Wish I'd had my camera in hand at that moment!

College Kids

There was still plenty of snow on the ground, but the warm air, a little patch of grass, and some sunshine lured these college kids outside as if it was summertime.

Hawk

Saw my neighbor standing outside with binoculars -- there was this beautiful hawk hanging around in the field across the road. I think he/she was sitting on top of a mouse or a mole. I ran inside to get my telephoto lens, and took a few shots, most of which were a little blurry because I was not too close.

Happy Spring!

Frozen River

Looking down from a bridge, I spied these lovely footprints left by some critters. The next snowfall covered up the prints, but we can enjoy them forever with this image.

Too Pretty To Take Down

The sunset . . . the holiday lights . . . the snow; this is a cozy sight that gives such a peaceful feeling.

Snow Pockets

For some reason the snow created all these pockets on my lawn and then froze that way. It was very slippery and hard to walk on. But when the midday sun casts deep shadows -- wow.

Happy New Year!

Better Than TV

This cute guy visits whenever I put out bread crumbs, and he and his buddies are more entertaining than anything I could watch on TV. I love his little hands tucked into his chest. The trick to getting a good photo of any animal is to sit still for a long, long time -- don't move, don't breathe -- and be ready for any quick move they will make.

Happy Thanksgiving

Nothing reminds me more of the holiday season than the colors red and green!

Tire Tread

Noticed this tire tread and couldn't resist.

Made Me Look Twice

Driving down a busy country road, I did a doubletake when I saw this woodland scene -- wow! I pulled over to the side and walked back to take some pictures, and of course, a cop drove by looking at the way I parked my car. But when he saw me with the camera and this beautiful view, he just kept on driving, and for that I am very grateful! Always, always, always have your good camera nearby -- never leave home without it.

Fall Zinnias

Zinnias are really gorgeous and brightly colored when they are in their prime, but when the weather gets cool and they start to fade, they look like a watercolor painting -- charming and old fashioned. I focused just on the front zinnias and got down low in order to get a sea of color in the background that is just a bit blurry.

A Patchwork Quilt

Someone down the street made two big mounds of dirt in their front yard and covered them with a patchwork of moss clumps. It is so strange and wonderful. I have always been drawn to moss for its lovely velvety appearance and am nurturing a moss patio behind my house. It looks like something a fairy princess would take a nap on in the woods.

Snowflakes in October

Well, not really. These snowflakes are made from bacon grease that soaked through a paper towel onto a glass plate. I held the glass plate up to the window for better light. You never know where you'll find an interesting pattern!

Nectarines

Nectarines are one of my favorite fruits, and I just bought a bag from the local farm. One nectarine still had its leaves attached, so I placed it on the table with black fabric behind it and experimented with the light from one lamp (camera on tripod), and came up with some lovely shots. Below is the other side of the nectarine.

Fall is Coming When You See These Berries

Warning! These berries do not go with those leaves. I found them growing down low in the shade, and it was very late in the day when I noticed them, so I plucked them off and lay them on top of a shrub that had the last speck of sunlight left in the day. Still, I love the contrasting colors and the composition.