After the Rain

It rained all day Saturday, but it finally let up in the evening.  I had the urge to take pictures, so I went out and took some foliage pictures.  All the plants looked so happy and glowing in the evening light. 

I planted my garden on Memorial Day, so there will be more plant pictures to come as we move into summer.

Baby Cardinal

We've been watching the progress of a baby cardinal nesting in a bush outside our window.  Today I watched it leave the nest at the prompting of mommy and daddy.  You can still see tufts of baby down on it.  I hope the little tyke enjoys its new-found freedom from the nest.

Techie Corner
Shooting through a window screen at slow speed.  Not a chance at a crisp image, but it's still a cute birdie.  Shot at 1/8 Sec at F5.6, ISO 200.  Heavy editing in Photoshop and Lightroom.

You Talkin' to Me?

Squeaky looks like he means business, but he's really just a scaredy cat.  Squeaky isn't his real name, but if you ever hear him meow, you'll know why I call him Squeaky.

I'm not sure he appreciated me interrupting his afternoon nap,  but that's the way it is when there is a photographer in the house.

Historic Bottle Cap

When I was a little girl, we used to drive by this sign all the time when taking my dad to work.  I was mesmerized by the letters of the sign as they lit up in sequence.  I sure wish someone would restore it and light it up again. 

Techie Corner
Most people are used to seeing this sign in color.  I guess I'm just in a contrasty, black and white mood this week.  Desaturated and bumped up contrast and clarity in Lightroom.

Strollin'

I was out for a walk with a dear friend on Saturday and was struck by all the converging lines on this pathway. 

Techie Corner:
I took several shots, but I liked this one the best.  I liked it even better after I converted it to black and white and made it very high contrast.