Photo of the Day - July 23, 2010- Hidden Beauty

This is what was left after my Irises faded and fell off a while back. They're delicate and stunning when you slow down to look at them. Makes me wonder what else I'm missing out on, you know what I mean?

Photo of the Day - April 25, 2010 - Backyard Beauties

These sweet tiny little flowers popped up in my backyard. I don't know what they are, but I hope Randy doesn't mow them until they're through blooming.

Photo of the Day --March 30, 2010 - Peach Blossoms

I was photographing the Bartlett Pears in bloom at the Archdale Public Library (one of my favoritest places) and noticed this puddle of water in the parking lot with upside-down blossoms floating along like polka dots. It was much more inter sting than the other photos I had already taken.

Photo of the Day --April 1, 2010 – Wild Violet

Seeing these little wildflowers always take me back to my childhood. The dark purple variety grew in the field near the stream close to our house, and I would pick dozens of them to make a small boquet to give Mom. When I discovered clusters of these blooming in my back yard, I was thrilled. This one's for you Mom...wish you where here.

Photo of the Day --April 7th & 8th 2010

April 7th -- Wisteria blooming in the studio garden.




April 8th--the bolt that gave me a flat tire on my birthday. ;-)

Photo of the Day --March 7, 2010 – Hydrangeas

I’ve discovered that hydrangeas thrive in the kinds of conditions my yards usually offer: shady with a gardener of questionable commitment. Some day I’m likely to have a yard with nothing else in it but hydrangeas and lilacs, until then, I’ll enjoy taking photos of them when I can.

Photo of the Day --March 6, 2010 – A Daisy a Day

Gerbera daisies are so cheerful and vibrant. I really wanted to find a new angle to photograph them from, and this was my favorite image from the attempt. I liked the depth of looking into the petals from the side and it made a flower that is usually thought of as being flat faced have a lot more dimension.

February 16, 2010 - Photo of the Day - Spring IS coming!

I was just about to give up hope of Spring returning to my world. Seems like I've been cold for years. Then I spotted these daffodil sprouts, and my heart rejoiced! I always think of daffodils as the most cheerful flower I've ever seen, and I'm fascinated by the shape and intricate construction of them. Let the warming trend commence!