Ouch!

(click to enlarge for best view)

On a recent drive hubby and I found some thistle along the road. I very carefully cut a couple to bring home and photograph outside on my deck. It's been almost six days so the thistle is no longer in pristine shape but I had my camera out and was happy with all the bubbles of bokeh I achieved with this shot.

While I was trying to position the jar to get the most of the light I noticed the mop head shadow in the dappled light.
Posted for Flowers On Saturday and Shadow Shot Sunday and Bokeh Saturday.

Scavenger Hunt Sunday

CAPTURING THE SKY

Not many days of pretty skies lately. This was taken February 13th. I'm looking forward to seeing more of this kind of sky being the norm instead of the exception.

EVERYDAY

Enough said......

FURRY

The weather Saturday morning brought out all the critters to my yard. These little guys have been hiding this winter. I took this through a double-paned window and wasn't happy with it until I cropped it and added a texture. Now I'm glad I didn't delete the image.

LIFE (new life)

Saturday I walked around my yard looking for signs of new life emerging and found more than I expected. This is a macro shot of a bud on one of my bushes. I'm hoping it's not too soon. To see what the bloom will eventually look like click here.

BLURRED (bokeh)

Who doesn't love Woody in Toy Story!

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Midweek Blues

On New Year's Day we went to visit our new grandson Sammy. My wonderful Hubby had gotten me a new camera lens for Christmas and I wanted to capture some bokeh from my son's Christmas tree and I grabbed Sammy's favorite toy and took a couple of shots. This was the best. Hope it puts a smile on your face and takes away your mid-week blues.
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New Year's Wishes

May the awe and wonder of the season stay with you all year!

HAPPY NEW YEAR