Friday, April 9, 2010
Wildflower on a Breezy Day
I know...I need to stop with the flowers but they are just everywhere saying "take a picture of me, take a picture of me". So at the end of the day most pictures in my camera are either flowers or Dory.
I took this yesterday at a local park. There was a good breeze and I really enjoyed trying to catch the petals blowin' in the wind.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Pretty in Pink
Another set of Wildflower Picture this one....
...and this one were taken last Saturday at the Wildflower Center.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Wildflower Week - Day II
Indian Paintbrush...
This is the first year I have really "looked" at other wildflowers in the area besides the bluebonnet and Indian paintbrush. So, I am learning and researching what the others are. Obviously, bringing a notebook with me when I was taking the pictures would have been way too easy....Next time maybe...For now, I'll check out the Image Gallery on the Wildflower Center website OR, maybe someone out there can help out?? Pretty please??
The park actually has a podcast you can download before you go, or you can listen via your smartphone when you get there. It explains about the different areas of the park and includes a special welcome recorded by Lady Bird herself in 1995.
Monday, April 5, 2010
My Wildflower Week
Texas Bluebonnet
On Saturday I took a drive way to South Austin to pay a visit to the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center.
As per the brochure:
"The Center's gardens, open almost every day to the public, display the native plants of Texas with a focus on the Central Texas Hill Country..."
and let me tell you...we are having a wonderful wildflower season this year!
I took tons of pictures...So here in my little corner of the internets I am declaring it
Wildflower Week!
"Wildflowers and native plants are as much a part of our natural heritage as Old Faithful or the Capitol Building" Lady Bird Johnson
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Spring has Sprung!
The month has slipped away, but I promise it has been full of it's ups and down. That's right..just one down as I am temporarily unemployed, but the ups have been many!!
A week in the Carribean....
Which contained Five wonderful days of scuba diving....
Beautiful Sunrises
Cool Turtles
Amazing Sunsets
and when we got home....Spring had Sprung!!
Trees Blooming...
Red Breasted Robins....
Wildflowers...
and Little Misto Finches!
Welcome Spring!!
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Buzzzzzz.......
It is amazing how much you can see around your neighborhood when you take the time to really look....I found these busy buzzers during one of my walks with Dory last week.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Crafty Fun!!
I came across a cool craft chain, whilst browsing the internets last week. The concept is that for every 1 craft you send out, you should receive 36 back. I say, ok....but if I get even one or two I'll be happy. This doesn't have to be an elaborate craft. I am making a little crochet doo-dad. But you can sent a photo, a card, or anything else you can think of. Here is the description I received:
Here are the details on the "Art Exchange" project.
To participate please make one work of art/craft
It can be anything you want--a little drawing, painting, a print, a photo print, stamped/printed cards, something felted, sewn, beaded, crocheted, knitted...whatever fits you!. Whatever fits your niche and mood, and can be dropped in the mail within a week (or something like that...).
If you are interested, please shoot me an email at bethatebchristiansdotcom and let me know. I'll get back to you with the info letter showing who you are sending to.
There are people participating from all over the world, how cool is that!
There are people participating from all over the world, how cool is that!
Friday, March 5, 2010
After the Rain
Lately, I have had this "thing" about running out after it rains to take pictures rain drops
as they cling to the trees or berries, or grass, or anywhere :-).
It all began after seeing Judy, aka Squirrel Queen or at Road to Here, and her beautiful shot of a drop that seemed to contain a universe of color and beauty in it's reflection.
Thank you so much Judy for opening this world to me!
and showing me that going out and playing in the mud can be fun!!
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Friday, February 26, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
What do February Flowers Bring??
What a beautiful day it is here today
Such a big difference from just 2 days ago when it was snowing
A lovely day to take a relaxing walk
and dream of spring.
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