I needed the mental warmth provided by a photo of an artificial flower in our living room. There’s crazy weather in much of the United States right now. So, stay warm. Find a flower … artificial or real.
Daffodils always poke their green stems up early in southern Virginia. Recent snow is almost gone. One might think a change of seasons is underway. Alas, that’s not to be. It’s still winter.
By luck I had my 55-200mm lens attached when I glanced up and spotted this female Cardinal sitting on a tree limb overhead. Winter is not a good time in SW Virginia for bird photography. Thus, “luck” rules.
There is a belief among people I know which says: “Whatever good thing one does on the first day of a new year will carry on to each following day in that year.” For me that means I have to make a decent photo on New Years Day, regardless of circumstances, so that my photography over the next 12 months will be rewarding in some way, no matter less-than-desirable challenges that are placed in front of me. Like cold rain soaking river rocks (and me) today in my back yard flower garden.
While walking in a wooded area I came to this deteriorated, moss covered log. I noted small mushrooms attached and focused closer.This little mushroom looked nice, but the one below was my favorite.Nature always makes me smile when I discover its treasures with my camera.
Like clockwork our indoor Christmas Cactus has begun it’s annual transformation. Blooms don’t stay long, but there are enough buds to make me confident we’re good to go through December 25th.
There was a layer of frost on the grass when I got out of bed this morning. Perfect time to make a photo or two.The morning sun not only began to melt the slim layer of ice, it also provided a nice back-lit photo of a lone leaf.
