• animals

    Baby Bunny

    July 23, 2009
    Little Bunny
    Little Bunny

    When I arrived home last night around 10:00 p.m. it was raining cats and dogs, BIG cats and dogs. This morning has presented another gray sky with rain continuing to fall. Rain tapping on my window seems to help me sleep, so I had a good nights sleep. In contrast to the amount of rain I do not seem to have many words this morning. As for an image to post I grabbed this one. I encountered this little one last week at Inniswood Gardens.

    Thanks for the comments to yesterday’s post. I loved Steve’s answer! Not sure about any of you but even half the $2000 would be wonderful. I hope everyone has a super day!!

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  • Cityscapes/Urban,  flowers

    Simplicity

    July 1, 2009

     

    Simplicity
    Simplicity

    A simple flower, right? Scientifically we know it is a complicated living organism. I do not need to know, nor explain, all the complicated stuff about this flower so see it’s beauty. I can just open my eyes and enjoy with as many of me senses as I can. Why do we not live life like that? There are many who add complication to their lives with the mind set we must control life. Doesn’t work for me. What works for me is to live the day as it is, enjoy it and I will find it is not complicated. When tomorrow comes I will do it again and enjoy it. It’s pretty simple.

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  • Cityscapes/Urban,  flowers,  Metro Parks

    A different view…

    June 29, 2009

     

    Cone Flowers
    Cone Flowers

     It is almost the end of June and many of the cone flowers have almost come to the end of their season. Their petals and stamens are not a perfect due to rain, hail and wind. Yet, I wanted an image of one of my favorite flowers, so what could I come up with? I walked among and around this clump looking for a flower that was in good enough shape to photograph. None to be found. As I walked around the back side of this fence I had an idea (those do happen once in awhile.) I thought I would focus on the fence and leave the cone flowers out of focus. A different view…of one of my favorite flowers.

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  • Metro Parks,  reptiles

    On a Morning Stroll

    June 28, 2009
    On a Morning Stroll
    On a Morning Stroll

     Out for a morning stroll. He’s a bit shy, in case you hadn’t noticed, as he made sure to stay close to the plants. After a hard rain the night before there is a wonder in the air the next morning. Don’t know about you but the freshness that is around us when walking among nature after a rain sure can perk up my senses. A smile comes to my face, well maybe a smirk. Wonder if it’s the same for the turtle. Do you think he’s smiling or smirking?

    I could hear the frogs croaking along Frog Pond. I could smell the moisture and rain. I could feel the dampness in the air and in my clothes. For eye candy I had rain droplets hanging from leaves and flower petals. There were sun beams breaking through the trees. All these make for a good morning stroll.

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  • Cityscapes/Urban,  Metro Parks

    Sunbeams

    June 27, 2009

     

    Sunbeams
    Sunbeams

    After a night of rain a blue sky and bright sun greeted us in the morning. We had several inches of rain and some strong winds. I headed for Inniswood Gardens in search of images as well as spending this wonderful morning among nature. In my mind was a vision of raindrops hanging from leaves and flowers, so with camera and tripod off I went. After a couple of hours wandering around I did get few images of raindrops. However, I was not expecting to find these wonderful beams of sunlight coming through the trees.

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  • Photography

    Frog Pond

    June 11, 2009

    Frog Pond
    Frog Pond

    I take frogs for granted. I say that because I do not pay that much attention to them nor do I study them as little children do. Ever watch a child as they squat to get a closer look, pointing in awe of what is before them.  And, frogs are private creatures being difficult to spot. Have you had times when approaching water and not paying attention, one of them would jump and startle us. That’s when they have our attention! Their croaking and their ribbits is another way to catch our attention. However, they do not have the soothing impact on me as the Meadowlark’s morning song. It paid off when I took my time approaching the frog pond at Inniswood Gardens just in case I may find one of them basking in the sun and this photo opportunity.

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  • flowers,  Plants

    It's Mine

    June 9, 2009

     

    Pond Lillies
    Pond Lilies

    Even with the threat of rain I ventured out to Inniswood Gardens for some quiet. It’s amazing how much more relaxed I can feel after an hour of walking among these gardens. The small frog pond is drying up so the frogs were silent this afternoon. A half dozen of these lotus blossoms were scattered on the pond showing their colors. I like this small oasis within the city. I go there enough I feel like it’s my garden.

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