Day 111 : 04-20-12, a photo by ha! designs on Flickr.
A recently built bird's nest rests under the eaves...
Showing posts with label nature. Show all posts
Showing posts with label nature. Show all posts
Friday, April 20, 2012
Saturday, April 7, 2012
Day 98 : 04-07-12
Day 98 : 04-07-12, a photo by ha! designs on Flickr.
An absolutely gorgeous day to hike (and pose!) in Zion's National Park...
We had an absolutely amazing day today! Leila hiked Angel's Landing (SCARY!) with her Uncle Todd, and the rest of us hiked Emerald Pools and Weeping Rock. Our timing to meet back up together couldn't have been better!
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Day 75 : 03-15-12
Day 75 : 03-15-12, a photo by ha! designs on Flickr.
The bloom glows...
The color of this flower was so unusual... At first glance I thought the sun was shining on it through glass or something, creating additional light... A closer look revealed yellow fading to white at the end of the petals, a glowing effect. Spectacular!
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Day 73 : 03-13-12
Day 73 : 03-13-12, a photo by ha! designs on Flickr.
Lush foliage and abundant berries...
Clark and I love taking new routes on our walks so that we can find new things to photograph! This plant was just loaded with berries... the light fell on them perfectly to enhance their nice plump shape.
I got sucked into a demonstration at Costco today... The Vitamix machine! WOW! Pretty amazing! I've heard Harmony sing it's praises a few times but it never really connected for me what it was exactly... Now I understand! (No wonder you love it so much, Harmony!) AWESOME! It now has a place of honor on the counter (and I don't have much space for appliances)! Cami LOVES the smoothies I am making her as an after school snack and occasionally to take to school with her in the morning. I am excited to try making some of the delicious soup I tried at the store and I love that I can make my own little frozen yogurt... :)
Monday, March 12, 2012
Day 72 : 03-12-12
Day 72 : 03-12-12, a photo by ha! designs on Flickr.
Leaves appear on the ancient oak...
I LOVE this tree! This is the same tree I've photographed before... the one behind Cami's dance studio. It's fascinating to watch it's progress through the seasons... I'm happy to photograph and capture it's transformations every so often!
It's a special day today... It's my Dad's birthday! Happy 68th Birthday DAAADDDD!!! 68... it's impossible! He acts and looks more like someone 20 years younger! :) I feel very grateful to sit and think about my dad... to appreciate his thoughtfulness and generosity to all, his strong convictions and faith, his sense of humor, his love of: rat rods, cars, surf culture, good (and stupid) TV shows, and anything fun! I feel very lucky... I love you, Dad!
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Day 67 : 03-07-12
Day 67 : 03-07-12, a photo by ha! designs on Flickr.
Monday, March 5, 2012
Day 65 : 03-05-12
Day 65 : 03-05-12, a photo by ha! designs on Flickr.
Seeds scatter
I watch them fall
catch the breeze
and float off to parts unknown
a prisoner of the wind.
I'm glad my destiny is not controlled by a fickle wind... although sometimes it can feel that way! I guess it's what happens after you've been blown somewhere you didn't plan on going that's what matters... When you set down your roots, make the best of your surroundings, and grow.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Day 61 : 03-01-12
Day 61 : 03-01-12, a photo by ha! designs on Flickr.
Blooms pop...
It reminds me of the "Popcorn Popping on the Apricot Tree," song. You can't help but be amazed by all the beautiful blossoms that one day just open all at once!
It reminds me of the "Popcorn Popping on the Apricot Tree," song. You can't help but be amazed by all the beautiful blossoms that one day just open all at once!
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Day 54 : 02-23-12
Day 54 : 02-23-12, a photo by ha! designs on Flickr.
A hairy cactus!
I was amazed at how the "thorns" on this cactus so resemble hair. I found it fascinating! It's interesting to me how I am so much more observant on my daily walks with Clark since I started this photography challenge. I hope it trains me to be more observant in general.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Day 53 : 02-22-12
Day 53 : 02-22-12, a photo by ha! designs on Flickr.
A view from below...
It's funny... I got this photo on my one and only take of the flower! I was on my way to an appointment and saw these pretty flowers near the office building door. I took out my phone and quickly took a photo. It was bright outside and I was in a hurry so I didn't stop to look to see if I captured the shot. Later that evening when I looked I was sooo happy! It turned out great! :)
It's funny... I got this photo on my one and only take of the flower! I was on my way to an appointment and saw these pretty flowers near the office building door. I took out my phone and quickly took a photo. It was bright outside and I was in a hurry so I didn't stop to look to see if I captured the shot. Later that evening when I looked I was sooo happy! It turned out great! :)
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Day 52 : 02-21-12
Day 52 : 02-21-12, a photo by ha! designs on Flickr.
A busy bee... Look at how much pollen it's collected already!
I wish I had as productive a day as the bee did! I didn't get as much done as I had planned... So I'll try again tomorrow!
Friday, February 17, 2012
Day 48 : 02-17-12
Day 48 : 02-17-12, a photo by ha! designs on Flickr.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Day 37 : 02-06-12
Day 37 : 02-06-12, a photo by ha! designs on Flickr.
The narcissus fragrance demanded attention as Clark and I walked by.... I just wish I could have captured the fragrance as well.
I did something VERY stupid today... Cami and I were at the mall to get her friend a birthday present. We started down the escalator when we realized we needed to stay up. I turned around and started going up the escalator. It was all very good until I took my eyes off the stairs, tripped... and fell... Ouch! It was extremely embarrassing! Luckily no one seemed to be around to notice. It definitely left a few marks on my leg! So.... NEVER go UP a DOWN escalator! It's just NOT safe!! (Surprising, huh?!)
...I'm off to take some ibuprofen...
Friday, January 27, 2012
Day 27 : 01-27-12
Day 27 : 01-27-12, a photo by ha! designs on Flickr.
This gorgeous, old, stately oak tree stands majestically awaiting the night.
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Day 22 : 01-22-12
Day 22 : 01-22-12, a photo by ha! designs on Flickr.
I love my succulents! I had to take a picture of this beauty in my backyard. The light was perfect!
Today was a lovely lazy day. A day I like to call "Pajama Sunday!" I figured out how to apply my logo as a watermark in my phone prior to uploading today. Yippee!
Monday, January 16, 2012
Day 16 : 01-16-12
Day 16 : 01-16-12, a photo by ha! designs on Flickr.
The clouds and tree really make the day seem colder than it was. The gloominess in this picture seemed appropriate for today... I discovered my car was egged sometime over the weekend. Extremely annoying!
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Day 11 : 01-11-12
Day 11 : 01-11-12, a photo by ha! designs on Flickr.
It's hard to believe that the trees are starting to bloom in what should be the middle of winter! It really shows how warm it's been this past month.
It's funny... today was actually a little cooler than it's been in awhile... only reached the low 60's. I needed a little jacket when I went for a walk!
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