In Praise of Spring

So glad to see that Spring is almost here.  Columbine blooming in my yard. 

Wild Flowers by the Lake

I love wildflowers!

Contrast

My blog posts have been few and far between lately. Lots to do both at home and school. And since I started with my couponing addicition, I am spending lots of time cutting and planning. But I am saving lots of money. I finally got around to getting some shots. This is one that I took last week. These silos at the end of Highway 187, just draw me in. In the evening the setting sun makes them glow against the darker sky. I have posted a similar image before, but I like this one much better. I especially love the contrast between the older brick silo with the rust at the top and the slick newer ones.

Oh Deere!

My dad owns an old John Deere but these three belong to A.C. Wilson. Classics and you should here them run.

Chillin' in the Swamp

This was quite comical with the lone turtle chilling with the ducks.

Magnolia Plantation, Charleston, SC
Summer 2009

Longing for Rain

My parents have a beautiful stream behind their house. My mom has spent many hours planting and tending this garden spot. Right now, due to the lack of rain, there is a dry stream bed and only a bit of stagnant water in the pond. But here is how it looked in the early spring, when everything was green and new. I love summer but I am getting a bit weary of these hot, humid days and the brown, crunchy grass in my yard. Longing for long, soaking rain to refill the stream and the pond. (By the way, my dad built the bridge himself!)

Frogs are cute little creatures!

This is one of the first images I took when I got a digital camera. This one was taken with a point and shoot camera at the aquarium in Charleston. I just happened to be at the right place at the right time. But this photograph really inspired me to buy a DSLR camera and start looking for photo opportunities.

Falls Park, Greenville, SC

On Sunday my husband and I went to our early service at church and then headed over to Falls Park in downtown Greenville. I am ashamed to say I live 30 miles away and have never been. I will return. The park is beautiful. The city of Greenville is to be commended for such a beautiful green place in downtown. Flowers were blooming everywhere. The grass was so beautiful and green. And the architecture of the bridges and building adds to the beauty. But most peaceful of all is the river. I love the sight and sound of rushing water. We found a quiet bench and just sat and enjoyed the scenery and watched people. It was a lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon.