Ventures In Photos

Thursday, May 4, 2017

Contrasts in Nature

A perfect background for all the contrasts of color

Joining Skywatch Friday

Wednesday, May 3, 2017

An Age Old Question . . .

weed or flower?

These wild Violets have invaded our lawn.

But I don't mind when they appear among the perennials

and add contrast with the prolific Lily of the Valley

which have now leaped into the lawn too.

Adam and Eve would have the answer to the question.

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Outdoor Wednesday w/Susan

Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Not Just Kansas . .

Tornadoes historically have been recorded in Pennsylvania in every month of the year, but they peak in May, June and July. Since 1888, there have been 139 in May, 175 in June and 171 in July.

It didn't take long with our first warning on May 1.

Only one small power line closed our main access road for several hours. The power companies had bigger fish to fry in other areas. Damage was quite extensive in our county with close to 8,000 customers out of power.
The RG took his turn - 'neighbor helping neighbor'.

Pictorial Tuesday

Monday, May 1, 2017

Not One of the Seven . . .

but beautiful none the less

Dwarf Red Azalea

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Ruby Tuesday

Lacy

Moth in hiding

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Macro Monday 2

Saturday, April 29, 2017

New Family in the Neighorhood

Unfortunately they are squatters

(under the shed)

Peek a Boo, I see you.

They don't call me Peter Cottontail for nothing.

Breakfast

What was that?

Hope it's not that dog.

I'm out of here.

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Saturday's Critters w/Eileen

Thursday, April 27, 2017

If It's Going to Happen . . .

it will be soon - Crab Apple Winter

Having heard the phrase 'Crab Apple Winter' all my life

Imagine my surprise to find neither Google or Siri

could find any references to the term.

The Wild Crab Apple trees are

lush and abundant this year.

Crab Apple brings to mind

Tom Terrific and his nemesis

Crabby Appleton

From Maine Today

"Crabapples are a little difficult to work with because they’re so small. They generally don’t need peeling; if you did, using the standard peeler might result in some nicked fingers. Actually it’s preferable to leave the skins on because they’re pectin rich and act as a natural thickener."

I haven't read this book.

I think I will check it out.

Has Anyone read it?

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Willy Nilly Friday w/Tanya

Tuesday, April 25, 2017

This Week's Tree

Dogwood Delight

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Outdoor Wednesday w/Susan

Sunday, April 23, 2017

Peony or . . .

Tulip?

Peony Tulip

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Macro Monday 2

Saturday, April 22, 2017

Uh Oh

The view of our neighbor's roof

was pretty run of the mill.

Until last week when this bird

stopped for a break in flight

and we wondered where it was nesting.

And then yesterday . . . Uh Oh.

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Saturday's Critters w/Eileen

Friday, April 21, 2017

Five From Muldoon

#1 - The Great Escape

A silly chick-a-dee squeezed into the wren house

and then couldn't make an exit.

The RG to the rescue. I hoped to catch a photo on it's way out

but it was in a bit of hurry.

#2 - A great example of nature blending in.

#3 - A great year for Tulips.

#4 - A Great tug of war.

It was back and forth for a while but guess who won?

#5 - A great neighbor

This is Sallie coming for a visit.

She got bumped by a car last year and is now a little crippled up.

But she still gets out and about and stops by for a petting session.

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Friday 5 w/Tanya

Outside, Inside . . .

Beauty all around

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Floral Friday
Friday Foto Friends

Thursday, April 20, 2017

Thankful for . . .

a quiet morning watching creation

What was that?

I heard it too

Got it!!

Robins use auditory and visual cues to help find worms. Hopping around the yard, peering into the grass or “head-cocking” to locate a nice juicy worm. In no time, they find their prey and fly off with a mouthful.