289: Front Porch Companion

Over the past few months I have not been photo active. This afternoon while meditating on the front porch, one of my companions showed up. I decided that as fall is approaching it might be a good idea to get a snapshot of my little friend.

Always hanging around

263: The Doll

Went to the Art Walk this Evening to shoot some street, but this won out

The Doll

261: Tulip Bed

It seems I photograph flowers like most of us study the Bible. We tend to single out one little thing while most often the real beauty is when you focus on a specific thing, but not ignore what surrounds it.

Tulip Bed

257: Dandelion

Had to break down and start mowing today. This was down in the grass and the mower missed it.

Dandelion Boom

251:Tulip

I was "forced" to get out today so I decided to get a shot. Anyone tried to photograph a tulip in a hurricane? As a naturalist I prefer to shoot thing where they are.

Tulip among the Pansies

250: Delicate II

Delicate II

This representation is actually larger on the screen than it is in real life. When ever I see thing like this and recall rough mountains, I am overwhelmed by the range of GOD' creation.

249: Delicate

Delicate

Photographers Woe

I had a new experience today while making this image. Yesterday I gave my daughter a hint on a possible shot involving the full moon. The more I thought about it I began to envision a similar shot that could be taken in my area. I left well before moonrise to find a suitable location. I found a suitable location several hours before moonrise and got everything set up for this fantastic shot.

As I sat patiently (yea right), I noticed some wild flowers. I have been working on an improved method for lighting macros. This seem like a good time to experiment. I got thing set up with my backup body and started making a few exposures. After a short time I heard sirens. In a minute a rescue truck turned up the lane where I was. A fire truck followed, then a ambulance. They all came to a screeching halt at my truck. Seem a passer by saw me laying down on the ground taking picture and reported it to 911 as a possible dead person.

Before it was over there was a rescue truck, two fire trucks, An ambulance and ambulance support supervisor, a gaggle of Volunteer firemen, not to mention a couple of deputy sheriffs. One of the deputies, who has "harassed" me several times in the past walked up and said: "Oh, its you. Is there some way you can take pictures without causing a commotion."

The question is how does one explain to a bunch of rednecks, why one would want to lay down in the middle of a field and take a pictures of a weed!!

But there is more. By the time of moon rise, a total cloud cover had moved in and I got no full moon image. Now you know the rest of the story.

Disclaimer:: None of this was my fault, If anyone is to blame it is my daughter, even though she is 2000 miles away.

242: Sure sign of Spring

First appearing Daffodils are a sure sign spring is near. I used to judge by Crocuses but my bad gardening over the years have let them disappear. I am sure glad I have a better gardener for my life.

Sign Beside My Steps.

Note:my new close up flash arrangement does no work well (a little harsh for my taste). Either back to the drawing board or remake the old one I used last year.

215: Leaf-N-Paint

Ever have one of those images that you want to be something and it ain't?

Leaf-N-Paint

160:Natures Christmas Balls

Natures Christmas Balls

Yes that is the way it was, no Photoshop; RIGHT.

148: Nature At Work

What Man Builds, Nature Reclaims
Only God Lasts Forever

102: A Fly in the Ointment

Fly in the Ointment

One trouble I have with this "Just as it is" presentation, I keep wanting to improve it. I/We need to learn how to keep from trying to improve on everything.

72: Little Red Rose

As usual I saw a possible image and stopped and took something else.

A Rose at the Old Courthouse

This little bud is about 1/2 inch across

66: Close Focus -- Imigination

This afternoon I took a little time out of my busy schedule and watched a movie, The Sound of Music. The song "Edelweiss" has always been one of my favorites. Edelweiss's are the national flower of Austria. They are small star shaped flowers. After watching the movie I discovered these right across the street.



This is not an Edelweiss but makes me thing of one.

58: Close Focus -- Acorns

Acorns for Winter Food

As I was mowing today I kept ducking a low limb near the drive. I noticed it seemed to have a bumper crop of acorns. Is this a sign of a severe winter, as this crop will allow storage for some and fatten up others? Seems this is evidence of a specified order from a superior power.

44: Close Focus -- Flowers

My luck held again today, Another cloudy-bright day with moderate temps, so I headed out for a walk. As I started out I noticed the Crepe Myrtle in my ward was in bloom, so I took a quick capture. My walk was cut short by a rain shower, so the only thing I had for the day is this.

Crepe Myrtle Bloom on a Cloudy Day

I did try a little PhotoShop magic in an effort to add some glow, The image is not all that bad, but the PS work came up a little short

42: Close Up

My Special Thought

Rather than me stating a meaning, what about you thinking about what it might mean to you.