Day 64

No budding shots today! The ground was covered with snow. :) Yay, us!!! 

I was out an about as little one had that (4 hour!) callback. So I went to Starbucks and loved catching up on some of your blogs! Then I caught up on a couple emails, caught up on some Caramel Macchiato...you know. If I didn't make it to your blog in the past couple days, let me know! I'd love to see them.. if you don't see yourself in my blog feed on the right side of my page, holler at me and I'll add you too!

I love love love (LOVE) train track shots. What is it about the tracks? Maybe because you're not supposed to actually be on them, or the mystery of where it's going.. What about the soothing repetition of each rail tie? I love it.. here's another tribute to the train tracks going around the blogs.

Day 64

Settings:
ISO 800, f/5.6, ss 1/500, 160 mm (evening)

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

Day 59

Reflections in the puddle. Is it just me, or is anyone else feeling almost more unsure of their settings? Although I actually did okay on this one, it took a few to get. I guess the whole point is that I got there, right? Maybe day 1 it would've taken me longer. Okay.. let's go with that. 

How's everyone doing? Are we making it? Just a note: Little girl got the callback, so we're off for a 4 hr day in a few.. she's SO excited. Thanks for all the kind words. I read them to her, she grinned from ear to ear, she was thrilled and said, "Thank you!"

Day 59

Settings:
ISO 200, f/5, ss/ 1/2, 30 mm

Day 58

Happy Sunday! More churchy things today. I actually love Sundays. We usually go to church, then grab something to eat. And, let me tell you, for a mom... this is heavenly! I love not having to cook on Sunday, and if I'm lucky, everyone will order MORE than they can eat and take it home! Then, warm it up for dinner. Yes!

Our church has B-E-A-U-tiful stained glass windows. The windows were designed by a student of Tiffany. It was originally 1st Presbyterian church, then bought by our non-denominational Bible church in the 70's. I took photos of one side, while they are beautiful, I think the other side is my favorite. But, the photos of that one didn't seem to come in as clear.. or just didn't give it justice in my own opinion. Those would be of Palm Sunday. I just think it's gorgeous. It shows a lady walking with a huge palm branch, and ivy all around the windows. The photo I took, is the opposite side of the church representing an angel blowing the horn, celebrating Jesus' resurrection. Actually, it's the reason we are saved, so it is very significant!

Day 58

Settings:

ISO 200, f/5.6, ss 1/15, 40 mm