I had big plans to do some experimenting tonight but I didn't have all the right equipment. Â I tried to substitute, but it just wasn't working out. Â I was running out of time so I decided to photograph some petunias on my front porch. Â The lighting wasn't right and the focus was a little too …
Day 234 – In My Backyard
Yesterday I noticed a flowering plant in my herb garden and at first glance didn't know what it was. Â Today I looked closer and found that it is my mint that is flowering. Â I don't think I've ever seen such a big flower on a mint plant before. Our crab apples are starting to grow …
Day 229 – Another Flowery Day
It has been very hot here lately. Â We have wildfires north and south so no matter which way the wind is blowing, we have smoke in the air. Â I have a number of allergies and all of this smoke, plus weed pollen and dry air has been affecting my breathing. Â Needless-to-say, I tend not to …
Day 226 – Patterns
I've taken photos of this weed before but tonight the light on them caught my eye. Maralee
Day 223 – Thistles
I mowed the lawn today for the first time in three weeks. Â As you may recall, I didn't want to disturb the young fawn that was recovering in our back yard so I put the task of mowing off until he was able to leave. Â What I found in our back yard, besides very tall …
