Dahlia Row
“Dahlia Row” Across the fields they rise. Autumn brings the most color. With trees changing and dahlias blooming, the colors are endless. But my favorite is red. Advertisements Continue reading Dahlia Row
Tag: nature
“Petrified”
“Petrified” In the woods, you expect a lot of things. Trees, birds, wood. Then there’s the other stuff. The stuff that creates stories. Like the time you were hiking and came across a petrified stump. Try walking up to that in the night. Continue reading “Petrified”
Nested Eggs
“Nested Eggs” Springtime brings so many new beginnings; fresh blooms, spring rain, and babies. While out working in the yard, I was near our pine and I scared a bird that had been there. Peeking through the needles, I see why. These fragile eggs, gently resting in a perfect nest. I felt so guilty for disturbing her. Continue reading Nested Eggs
Spring Daffodil
“Spring Daffodil” As we awake from our long winter, the signs of spring begin to emerge, dotting the landscape with color. It makes everything look warmer just by blooming, spreading its petals. Its time to get outdoors again and see what else nature has to offer this year. Popular on 500px Continue reading Spring Daffodil
Week 7 (Fill the Frame) – Golden Mop
“Golden Mop” There is nothing like getting up close and personal. This week we were to fill the frame with our subject with no background. This cypress grows in our yard and each time the wind kicks up, the needles sway with the wind. So beautiful. Continue reading Week 7 (Fill the Frame) – Golden Mop
Sunbathing
“Sunbathing” In the springtime, the sun flows over the land, slowly warming nature. The vines start to grow and reach towards the warmth. Each petal encapsulating as much as they can. Then they burst. Glorious. CLEMATIS ~Mixed Colors~ Wonderful large blooms 20+ Perennial Vine Seeds Continue reading Sunbathing
Week 3(Technical: Full Manual) – Cypress
This week we were to create an image using manual mode only so we have complete control over the image and show our creativity. I used a 50mm macro lens on a Canon 70D using natural light. This cypress bush is the only green plant in my yard at the moment and the way the branches just sway so gently when the wind blows makes … Continue reading Week 3(Technical: Full Manual) – Cypress
“Winter Bloom”
“Winter Bloom” The sun is out and its frigid outside. Just as the sun crested the top of the roof, a bloom begins to glow in the light. A winter bloom. Continue reading “Winter Bloom”
“Pine Frost”
“Pine Frost” The sun is out, but its not warm. The day comes alive after a frosty night, some still stretching toward the sun for warmth. Its crystal clear and glistening as the frost sits upon the pine. Such a crisp morning. Continue reading “Pine Frost”
“Morning Glories”
“Morning Glories” It’s close to winter when it comes time to cut down the vines. These late bloomers continue to show all its true colors, all the way down to its core. The buds just barely wanting to open and the vines show all the freshness of spring in the fall. Breathtaking. Popular on 500px Continue reading “Morning Glories”
