It's March and I've been longing for a beach day. As the crow (or duck) flies, the beach isn't too far from where I live, but to get there I must travel freeways and canyon roads. It only makes sense if I can devote at least half a day to get there and relax.
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Working for a CPA during the season o' tax doesn't leave much time for leisure. Finding even the smallest pocket of time, stopping by this park on my way home, to take a few photos feels like an easy slow breath.
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Listening to the water, watching others at play and rest connects me to an easier pace.
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I watched her come in for a water landing.
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Then her date arrived.
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Why did the ducks cross the road you ask? To get to the toddler with handfuls of bread.
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Back at home I try for a good clean image of the many hummingbirds that visit our feeder. (I'll keep trying)
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We have a small slice of open land behind our back fence. I've spotted an owl, many hawks, a few coyotes but only this squirrel sat still long enough to get a shot.
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This tree in our backyard had green heart shaped leaves when we moved in last summer. All the leaves fell in the fall and it's been bare for months. I was sitting at breakfast with my son and caught a flash of purple through the window. There are beautiful purple buds on the branches and they are bursting right from the bark too.
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I love the habit of taking photos. It keeps me awake, noticing the light, the shadows, and any nature I can find in our little suburb.
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And as I said I'd try brave baby steps...here is my first selfie. Wishing you all a beautiful Spring ~ for more 10 on 10 loveliness please continue to Laura's post HERE
The flower bursting from the bark is magnificent. And I love the water fountain shot too. What a beautiful collection of images.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I am fascinated with that tree, I probably have about 50 shots from all angles - it's so interesting to the stages of growth.
DeleteBeautiful images! I love the painterly sky in the first shot, and the gold leaves around the squirrel. That fountain is beautiful - have you shot it with a slow shutter? I bet it would be quite ethereal! Glad you were able to carve out that time and share with us :)
ReplyDeleteI do want to try some slow shutter shots! Thank you Connie, I like the first one too ~
DeleteLovely images! Your tree (it's a Redbud) is gorgeous...we have two in our yard and my images of the buds didn't make the cut for this month, so glad you included yours!
ReplyDeleteThank you Laura! A Redbud tree, I was wondering what it was. I hope to see yours soon too.
DeleteKathleen! First of all, I SO LOVE that you shared a little shot of YOU! I love that face and all of your being. And Wow, Wow, Wow to the photos. I'm especially in awe of the the first shot of the flying birds. Excellent, inspiring photography. I always look forward to seeing your posts!
ReplyDeleteIt makes me so happy that you like them! & only you know how brave I had to be to post a photo of me jajaja. Thank you BIG!!
Delete...the habit of taking photos keeps you awake...love that. and way to go brave girl :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Suzanne, it's so great to be here among you beautiful, supportive artists!
DeleteI love this 10 on 10 circle--very inspiring. I loved the work. I wish I was doing this
ReplyDeleteThanks Kim - I'm recently joined this circle but you could ask Kristina if you wanted to join...
DeleteI love that shot of the fountain! I can understand how getting out to capture these beautiful images would help you to slow down during a busy time. They've certainly helped me to relax, so thank you!
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