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Day 143
'X' Marks the Spot
My bokeh treasure of the day includes this wonderful water 'pearl'. Both likely result from the koi pond's fountain spray. #morning...
Day 193
Eye to Eye
This little guy seemed just as curious about me, as I was with him! #morning #friday #green #wet #brown #flower #pink #texture #hand #lines...
Day 249
Madame Butterfly
I plant milkweed to entice the beautiful Monarchs to my gardens, but this lovely lady seemed to prefer my salty skin :) #outdoors #fr...
Day 128
Wannabe
Flowers were my intention, but Zoey was persistent for her moment of fame. #green #evening #landscape #wednesday #cat #blue #garden #flowers #...
Day 152
Sweet Magnolia
The small flower blooms of our Magnolia tree are obscure to sight, but surround our patio with a sweet, heavenly scent. *Currently I ha...
Day 257
Elvis on Guard
Part of the problem of photographing the hens is that the roosters always seem to place themselves between me & the hens. Here Elvis, i...
Day 140
O's
Dewdrops hanging onto the underside of a blade of grass create these interesting circular shadows. The bit of background Bokeh was a plus! #outdoo...
Day 153
Final Act
Rain has hastened the final days of the already fading peony blooms. #morning #outdoors #nature #sunday #white #water #rain #garden #weather...
Day 118
Weekend Visitor
Bugsy likes his cage door left open so he can venture out of his cage as he pleases. He is litter trained, but is known to occasionall...
Day 171
Pick Two
The Calendula (Pot Marigold) in my herb garden brings cheer & sunshine on a rainy, overcast day :) #thursday #outdoors #afternoon #leaves #gr...
Day 174
'E' is for Edie & Ellen! :))
Beautiful scrollwork on a set of mausoleum doors includes the letter 'E' which is the initial of my first name & tookapic...
Day 192
Raindrops & Petals
An early morning walk among the Shasta Daisies after an overnight rain. #morning #thursday #afternoon #leaves #green #white #rain #...
Day 197
Maple Leaves
Morning sun breaks through the fog that hovers over the lake. #morning #outdoors #leaves #green #tuesday #fog #tree #leaf #shadow #bokeh...
Day 253
Painted Ponies
No matter my age, the carousel will always be my chosen fair finale! #vintage #evening #fun #tuesday #bw #horse #detail #memories #desi...
Day 124
Bleeding Heart
One of my favorite spring flowers are the Bleeding Hearts. The puffy, delicate hearts grow along long arching stems and add a pop of co...
Day 135
Raindrop Regatta
Remnants from an overnight rain ... #morning #outdoors #water #rain #wednesday #tree #weather #branches #sparkle #filter #droplet #ra...
Day 158
'I See the Moon'
A recent ceramic project was inspired by my favorite childhood nursery rhyme 'I See the Moon'. I formed the moon around a basketball,...
Day 218
Game of Love
'He loves me, he loves me not ...' My thought as I came upon this partially plucked daisy this morning. I hope the questioning heart disc...
Day 241
Pray, Eat, Love
As I started to water my outdoor plants, I spotted this adult praying mantis waiting patiently for an unsuspecting dinner guest. #morn...
Day 141
Up close
#outdoors #nature #night #tuesday #color #flower #blur #bright #desktop #closeup #summer #floral #beautiful #bloom #may #flora #upclose #no-p...
Day 91
Shhhhh ....
A little reprieve from his otherwise nonstop antics! Lol. Harley turns 6 months old on the 6th & is the typical playful kitten. #afternoon...
Day 121
Fiddle Dee Dee
Fiddleheads are the furled fronds of a young fern. Some varieties can be harvested & served as a vegetable. Caution should be taken if...
Day 148
Fern Fronds
The overhead canopy of a large pin oak tree serves as a lovely parasol for the shade-loving ferns. #morning #nature #backyard #leaves #gre...
Day 238
Snappin' & Stringin'
My family still grows the old-style green bean known has 'Half-runners'. They have a great 'bean' flavor & are high yielding, but...