Patiently Awaiting Spring

With temps in the mid 60's last Friday was the perfect day for a bit of nature photography. Of all the photos I took these two macro shots are my favorites.

As I was focusing in on the bud I noticed the beautiful golden colors and distinct lines created in the blur of the other sappers and the tree, so while my cameras focus was the bud, mine was the background.

 Now my thoughts as I on that beautiful day.

Sharing with

"I Heart Macro"

and

Macro Monday 2

Have a beautiful Monday!

Scavenger Hunt Sunday on Monday

In an attempt to get back on track I headed over to Ashley Sisks blog to check out one of my favorite photography blog hops. It has been some time since I last participated but I was happy to see it was still going strong. So here are my interpretations of the prompts she gave for this last Sunday's hunt.

Photographers Choice

For this prompt I decided on this fun shot I took with my new cell phone while waiting in the car for my son in law to get off work the other day. Oh, yes Donald is a permanent passenger in my daughters car.

Lunch

hmmm, not the most creative but this is what I was eating for lunch while I was reading this weeks prompts. It is nothing special. I just threw some left over taco meat in a skillet with some frozen Potato's O'Brien, heated it up and tossed a bit of cheese on top and let that melt. Add a touch of salsa and walla lunch.

Starts with the letter G

This one was extra easy.  I will be GOING on a little trip next week to visit my in-laws. Although now looking at it, it really isn't very creative. I just took a photo of the printed itinerary.

My Town

Another not so creative shot. Looking out the window at our cold street. The temp at the time of the shot was about eight below zero! And that isn't factoring in the wind.

Words to live by

I took this the other day and shared it HERE without words, now here it is with what I feel are great words to live by. 

I hope you have enjoyed my interpretations and will head over to Ashley's to join in the fun.

Weekend Reflection: In The Chapel

While I am not a religious person, I am a spiritual one and do find solace in peaceful settings such as this small chapel in one of the local hospitals.

Weekend Reflection

I love the soothing atmosphere created by the water as it runs between the two panes of glass, creating a reflection of the rippling water on the ceiling.

The combination of lines, earthy tones and muted lighting all lend a very tranquil ambiance to the room. Even the shape of the room itself is somehow soothing with gently curved walls. 

I was going to link up to Jame's Weekend Reflection meme but I am a bit slow and it closed. But that is ok, if you like reflection photographs hop on over and visit some of the awesome shots by those that weren't as slow as I was.