stories, photographs, adventures…the next chapter
Inspired by Sunshine’s Macro Monday #30
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While walking along a street in a Washington DC neighborhood last Friday, I passed by a line of trees with small prickly seed pods (?) hanging from the branches. I had never seen anything like it.
My 3 year old grandson thinks they are coconuts, but I have my doubts.
Does anyone know what this is?
Inspired by Sunshine’s Macro Monday #28
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A soft rain was falling one day last week during a trip to the grocery store. Almost a mist. No wind. Cold, but not freezing.
I didn’t pay much attention…until I was ready to start the car and drive home. After buckling my seat belt, I realized not much was visible from any of the car windows…except a light pole across the street.
Tiny circles (and light poles) everywhere.
Once I started driving, they slid away and disappeared.
Inspired by Sunshine’s Macro Monday #27
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Last week it was “warm” enough for a relatively comfortable walk through the woods in back of my condo building. A sunny mid-afternoon in winter is an opportune time to catch the light – despite freezing temperatures. I lasted almost an hour before my fingers were too cold to operate the camera.
I never know what I will discover.
Much to my surprise (mostly because I am no plant expert and don’t expect anything colorful to survive winter), I noticed clumps of red dangling among the eternal browns and dull greens around me.
I am guessing these welcome splashes of color are winterberries…
A few winter survivors…still hanging on…
Inspired by Sunshine’s Macro Monday #26
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A canvas of condensation appeared when I opened the window shades one recent sunny morning.
A winter silver lining revealed.
Inspired by Sunshine’s Macro Monday #23
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Root vegetables galore covered the tables at a local indoor farmers’ market a few months ago.
I don’t usually buy fresh beets at the grocery store.
However, this time I thought…why not?
Look at all those colors!
Inspired by Sunshine’s Macro Monday #22
One of the many memorable parts of spending Christmas 2019 at my daughter’s home was her amazing cooking and baking.
The menu: extensive (even included a cheese course!).
The vegetables: fresh…and, in this case…the nutritional powerhouse cruciferous variety.
I decided to document.
The roasted Brussels sprouts (along with cousin cauliflower) were seasoned to perfection and enjoyed by all.
Remembering the colors of spring and birthday flower bouquets….
December Colors and Letters photo a day challenge: Golden Orange
Autumn leaves meet up with early snow.
Both hanging on in the bright afternoon sun.
Inspired by Sunshine’s Macro Monday #16…a new challenge I recently discovered.
I have been experimenting with macro photography…and after several walks down the path in the woods behind my home, I was able to capture this shot.
Finally…late afternoon light (of course!) and no breeze.
I’m not sure what type of grass this is, but my guess is it’s cats tail.
Am I right?
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