264/365: red and yellow dahlias
Can’t you just hear the music? I see a dance hall full of swirling red and yellow skirts, smiling faces, warmth and energy.
There are no wallflowers among dahlias.
RED
coming attractions
233/365: korean maple, late summer
In the dog days of summer, there are hints of a new season waiting in the wings. We feel it in the cool of the morning air, the gathering dark of the evening, and the urge to turn on the oven instead of firing up the grill.
just another sunset…
A spectacular sunset on a rare evening boat ride. Water and sky meeting in benevolent flames.
The world is just dripping with jaw-dropping wonder.
#extraordinaryeveryday
211/365: sunset, reeds, and ripples
come hither
Another new appearance in the native plant garden. This one is said to attract hummingbirds. Fingers-crossed…
205/365: royal catchfly
unexpected guest
The new dark gray deck stain provided a perfect backdrop for my exotic visitor. This long-haired wonder hung out on the railing most of the day, giving me the perfect thing to shoot while the 2nd coat dried.
175/365: caterpillar
for tina
These drop-dead GORGEOUS lilies grow in our front yard. It makes me feel like the richest girl in town.* Seriously, having such beauty in my life does make me feel blessed. I see these blooms & my buttons burst with pride. It’s as if they were my children performing some great feat. In truth, I did nothing in particular to manifest this beauty. But I always like to believe that love had something to do with it.
165/365: lilies
*I quote/reference It’s a Wonderful Life year-round. Just ask Brad.
other people’s gardens
I am grateful to all the people in my neighborhood who plant spring flowers.
Thanks, and ever thanks. Your gardens give me more delight than you can imagine.
118/365: three red tulips
heavy mettle
As winter progresses, the garden becomes a survey of what remains. To hang around through January is a badge of true grit, a testament to one’s mettle.
31/365: last barberry fruit
04.10.13 party time
Today is the 100th photo of my current 365 project! I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than to spin some vinyl and twist the night away. Thanks for looking.
100/365: Vintage Imperial
03.23.13 spring training
Truth be told, spring training around involves a lot more mud than baseball. But both are welcome signs of spring. Apparently, this baseball topped the winning mud pie in a backyard competition inspired by “Cupcake Wars”.
Even if they did make an enormous mess – how do you not love that?
82/365: baseball mud pie
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