Weekly Photo Challenge- Focus – Butterfly

   I know my photography is amateur and enthusiastic. I liked this picture because only one wing
is in motion.  This is how they handle a slight sideward breeze, perhaps.

Special Photo Challenge – Inspiration

This picture is taken just “down the road a piece.” Today is Thanksgiving and this is right in the spirit.  Free greens, kale, mustard & turnips.  I picked the new young kale leaves and they were so tender they were almost sweet.

Be thankful every day .

 

Merge – Weekly Photo Challenge

Boaters get a thrill.

The rules may say you had to take the picture but I could not find that answer so this is my offering.  This photo merges a number of elements: bird freedom becomes food, fashion becomes a bad choice (the lady in the dress, on a paddleboard with a camera), Big and small (Don’t these people realize with one mild tail move they would fly through the air like seaweed.) The picture was also taken from shore of great sea adventure. Then there is a California  mindspace and the rest of us. Thanks to Bill Bouton and to view his other photos click below.  This picture just amazes me.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/billbouton/with/7810936302/#photo_7810936302

New house surprises

kitchen window January

kitchen window in July

The butterfly bush covers the whole window

butterfly bush flowers and yellow lillies

Part of the fun of a new home is to see what comes up and blooms as the seasons change. This butterfly bush just grew and grew until it was above the window..now it pushing at the roof overhang. It is very popular with the bees, butterflies and even a few hummingbirds. Nature keeps me amused.