Ventures In Photos: 04/01/2016

Saturday, April 30, 2016

Drive By Photos . . .

lacking composition.

So a few weeks ago midway through the day

off goes the electricity.

It seems a driver sheared off a pole

before coming to a stop inside this barn.

I took them on the fly to share on FB with my out of state kids.

They passed this building untold times

coming and going while growing up.

Joining

The Barn Collective w/Tom

Friday, April 29, 2016

Pool's Open 043016

The pool's open but only the robins are diving in.

And me without my camera.

But these doves were happy to quench their thirst

And this grackle had ideas of his own.

He kept dipping a kernel of corn.

Perhaps to soften it?

Joining

Saturday Critters w/Eileen

Flowers Braving It 042913

We moved the cacti outside last week

They are being brave during our current cold spell.

Joining:

Today's Flowers w/Denise

Monday, April 25, 2016

Morning Sunlight 042616

TREE

Sunlight through the new leaves

of the Japanese Maple

BUSH

Early Azalea

Joining:

Trees and Bushes

Thank you for stopping by atMuldoon

Mosaic Robins 042516

Bob, bob, bobbin' along

here a worm, there a worm

Lots more creative collages at:

Mosaic Monday w/Judith

Saturday, April 23, 2016

Patriotic by Happenstance 042416

Red, White & Blue

Been seeing more and more colorful roofs here and there.

More of the countryside at:

The Barn Collective w/Tom

and

Beautiful Blues at:

Blue Monday w/Jeanette

Friday, April 22, 2016

Siesta Time Is Over 042316

And the Chipmunks have returned from hibernation

with the same old habit of feasting on the bird food.

I'm pretty sure the chick-a-dee is giving him the what for.

No doubt he'll be back tomorrow.

See more Critters at:

Saturday's Critters w/Eileen

Blossoms and Rain Drops 042216

When I see raindrops on flowers I think 'Bling'.

More lovely blooms at:

Today's Flowers w/Denise

Friday's Hunt 042216

Spring Break didn't fail me. The weather was perfect atMuldoon.

For Teresa's Friday's Hunt: 'Q' - Favorite - Rest

'Q'

I keep this word in mind

when I don't draw a 'u'

'Favorite'

Just something about rain drops on a flower

'Rest'

Trust Lucy to bail me out when I need a photo.

Sorry I disturbed you old girl.

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Definitely a Warm Heart Here 042016

You know how they say 'children are always watching you'.

Well I guess our 6yr old granddaughter has been watching more intently than I realized.

Just love the seriousness of her expression.

And . . . she composed and shot the three on the right

with no coaching.

Definitely warmed this grandma's heart.

Joining Warm Heart Wednesday

thanks to Teresa at Eden Hills

Friday, April 15, 2016

Just Because

with my camera always at my side.

See You Soon!

Wednesday, April 13, 2016

A Favorite Tree 041316

Our Service Berry Tree, also known as June Berry, is budding.

Pretty in the early morning sun.

When in full bloom, they are sometimes confused with

Dogwood Trees which flower a little later.

Joining:

Outdoor Wednesday w/Susan

Recent Returnees 041316

to the State Park

Mr. Wood Duck

and his camouflaged Lady.

Tree Swallow dropping in to say hello.

Decked out in the irridescent plummage.

Front and back.

Joining:

Wild Bird Wednesday w/Stewart

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Watching 041216

I'll be watching for this shadow to fill in with foliage.

With their small stature, tremendous variety, and four-season beauty, Japanese maples always offer something to see. Dark, undulating branches sometimes crested with snow create a variety of graceful silhouettes in winter. The rest of the year, the branches provide a structure on which a slipcover of leaves spreads colors and textures. Lush, new spring growth emerges, filling the bleak landscape with a variety of hues we usually expect in fall. Summer brings maturity.

Japanese maples offer countless variations in size, shape, and texture.

Joining

Trees & Bushes