Day 74

A walk outside checking on my spring plants budding was just up my alley. Lots of growth! Especially when you've been watching every day, you notice when things start to take a bit of a turn in the right direction. Soon they should be busting open.. I'll add a couple that have showed improvement from last posts.

Day 74

Settings:

ISO 400, f/2.5, ss 1/2000, 50 mm

moss in the backyard

lilac buds starting to show a difference

daffodils getting taller

sedum rosettes

maple tree buds showing signs of wanting to bust open

tulips getting taller, and the tippy tops eaten by bunnies

Day 73

It's just before sunset, but I just had to take photos of this. My neighbor has this tree. I have to tell you, it's one of the most breathtaking sites to behold when it blooms. Her magnolia tree has people stopping to take pictures, people on walks just stop and stare. It takes up her entire front yard, and once it blooms, it stays for a quick time, and is gone again. We really take advantage of the beauty it possesses when we drive around the corner each day. 

Every year I keep telling myself, I'm going to get each step of the process with that thing. And, every year, I forget! Not this year. I will start adding these photos to my buds at the bottom when I get them. Eventually I will have a cool collection of these things we rarely have time to notice whether big or small.

I visited with our neighbor, she's such a sweet lady, and she wasn't aware of any changes as of yet. I walked her up to the branches and showed her that the buds looked just like velvet. They also reminded me of a huge tear drop, christmas lights, or a soft artist's brush. 

I cannot wait to show you when they open, plus the massive tree from which it will bloom. All in all, there is beauty in everything. I'm actually glad spring seems to be taking it's own sweet time. So much to look at that we would forget to appreciate. So from one photographer's mindset to another, we can enjoy each step of the process from God's amazing creation!

Day 73

Settings:

ISO 400, f/1.8, ss 1/500, 50 mm

Day 69

Who loves fresh PEAS?? I do!! It goes way back to my mom having the biggest, most beautiful garden in the world. I loved peas, and my brother hated them. So we devised a plan. He would shell them, and I would eat 'em! Great idea, huh? He's even older than me, but hates them so much he must have been amused at me consuming whatever he threw my way. He also made me sip some dandelion "milk" from the stem. Ooohh I can still taste it to this day. Of course, I tattled and he got in trouble, so I was avenged.

I took this because my youngest and I were devouring this fresh pack we got from Costco. I should really own stock in that place...or just move in there. She suggested a photo, and I went for it. A. I love peas (we established that) and B. Green is my favorite color. Go figure! So to me, this is the most beautifulest picture in the world. I can't believe spellcheck didn't underline "beautifulest" it underlined spellcheck. LOL! Must be spell check. 

There. A little trivia for you today. 

You're welcome.

Oh, one more thing. While uploading, it said I was out of space. I purchased $5.00 to add more, and still can't upload. Anyone else? I guess maybe I have to wait a while? 

Day 69

Settings: 

ISO 200, f/2.2, ss 1/125, 50 mm

daffodils

 tulips

sedum

maple tree.. it's going to bust wide open any day, I'm sure of it!

Day 63

 These flowers are still from Valentines Day! In the sea of red roses, were Lilies that weren't even close to opening. After the roses died, these little lillies were not wanting to open either. They started to brown over, so I re-cut the stems, got fresh water for them, and waited. They decided to open after all! I'm loving this February present. In March!

The budding project is going well, I added them at the bottom, and even found a little friend. But, to find him/her you will have to click on the picture to open it up and actually see it I think.

 Day 63

Settings:

ISO 200, f/2.2, ss 1/50, 50 mm

Sedum

 Daffodils

 a little friend (to see, click on the photo to open)

 Tulips

 Maple Tree

Day 62

Hello, my fellow 365'ers! I apologize ahead of time here.. I have had no extra time to look around on your blog lately. I've been swamped! I do look forward to each and every one of your photos when I get a moment to myself. Thanks for stopping by!

Here is my shaded silver persian. Frodo. For my photo today, I had two choices. I wanted just his one eye, but then the two different lighting effects on him were kind of cool. The window is on the photo's left side, and the artificial lighting on the right. Looks totally different on each side. I almost used just the left side of the photo, cut down the middle, but left it all together. I'll get creative later..

More budding! My tulips were hiding under all the leaves. Found 'ja!

 Day 62

Settings:

ISO 200, f/1.8, ss 1/50, 50 mm

Daffodils

 Sedum

 Lilac

Tulips!

 Maple Tree

Day 61

Today was very busy. I had taken my everyday shots of the buds, so I was satisfied with that. Went downtown, mostly talked on the phone with a couple friends while waiting for kids in state testing, and thought I'd be taking some amazing "downtown photos." 

Nope. 

Didn't get to it, then I had a great little photo session with a sweet girl this afternoon. No problem! I will post one of those.. 

So I thought. 

But, tonight was used up until after 10pm. I'm just done. So, my everyday buds are going to serve as one of my 365's. Yay for getting these this morning! 

Day 61

Settings:

ISO 200, f/1.8, ss 1/1000, 50 mm

 

Daffodils

Maple Tree

I know I took a picture of the lilac bush branch, but since that won't be blooming until late July, I thought I'd post maybe once a week for that one? Especially since I couldn't find the photo. I knew I took one, isn't that weird?

Day 60

Congratulations! Day 60 - another milestone! (for me)

Spring has sprung! I finally see some signs. It's been a harsh beginning for some of my little plants, but I'm not really too knowledgeable when it comes to what these are all called. I thought it would be fun to go see if anything is sprouting there now that the snow is finally gone.. and to my amazement, look what I found! I wanted to take a picture each day to see how much they've grown, so after my 365 photo, I will be just adding them for my entertainment. :)

So excited to see the basketball hoop made it through these crazy last few months! I almost thought it would blow away at the 60+ mph winds, but here it stands victorious! I just liked how it stood up tall and proud, and could almost here the kids laughing and playing ball again outside. There is now hope it is almost springtime! A little gloomy skies, but all in all, a nice day today!

Day 60

Settings: 

ISO 200, f/5.6, ss 1/2500, 18 mm

 Daffodils sprouting

 Lilac bush buds

Sedum

 Maple Tree buds