I found this Magnolia tree in full bloom within the confines of an alley way. Other than the Daffodils it is the only other flowering find I have come across so far this Spring. I will be out and about this weekend searching for such finds. Wish me well!
Spring arrived blessedly early last year and I had hopes for the same this year. Well it was not to be as Winter hung on for an encore of sorts. The temps have been in the twenties, and a few times into the upper teens, at night and barley better during the day. Though the Daffodils showed up on time Spring did not. We have had a bit of snow and freezing rain since Springs scheduled arrival but the Daffodils have stood as vigilant vanguards the whole time.
I took several shots of the Dills on the Hill when the little sun we have had painted it in wondrous light. After downloading the pics I noticed the Daffodils were somewhat weather worn. I am now, and hopefully always, in awe on the strength of nature and the ways it finds to let its beauty shine through.
I came across this house today and had to stop and take a few pictures of it. There is a lot going on here and I really wish walls could talk….
Below are four captures I took this afternoon of the Daffodils on the Hill. Two of the photos I used my Canon Powershot G3 and two my new-to-me Sony A300. On most of my photos I use Microsoft’s Digital Image Standard 2006 Editor for some one-touch editing/love if I feel it is needed. All four have had the same one touch ” love” applied to them. I have been shooting, since my introduction to the digital world, with point and shoots almost exclusively. I am new to the DSLR world and must admit I take better portrait photos with them than my point and shoots. I feel I take better nature shots, both micro/macro and broad spectrum captures, with my point and shoots. Also it is easier for me to carry around a good point and shoot than my DSLR equipment.
Other than ease of access and size cost is a big issue. I know first hand that DSLR equipment is expensive, well at lest for my budget. I have been able to gather five point and shots for the less than , though just barely, my Sony A300 body alone. With the lenses added in I have come in at about half of the cost for with my point and shoots! There are many opinions, both pro and con, for both formats but I have just one question in this DSLR vs Point Shot debate: Can you tell which camera I used on which capture?
The temperatures here, since Springs official arrival, have been staying in the high thirties to low forties during the day. The low twenties are not uncommon at night. Though they have dipped into the teens a time or two just for good measure. As mentioned before the Sun has spent very little time in my corner of the world this winter. It has been the same this Spring as well but today must have been worthy of its presence. I for one am glad.
Here is a few photos from the Hill I took before the Sun went about its daily, or nightly, rounds. Enjoy!
I used my Powershot SX10is in both of the above captures.
I cannot explain why but I love taking pictures of this type of microphone. I for one do not sing well so I have know idea why I photograph this type of mic every chance I get. Some things I guess are a mystery but I suspect it is because I think it just looks cool. Enjoy!
This small town, not far were I live, is a roll-up-the-side-walks-at-dark kind of place.The pace is slow and the people are very nice. It is a postcard of a gentler time and place. When I go there it always makes me think of how busy my life is in comparison to days past. So when things speed up I sometime will come here to slow down in a small town.
The Bride,The Boy and I had a great time with my Dad, and his dogs, on this Almost-Spring Spring day. We got a few things done around Dads’ place and the dogs got to do what dogs do: Play and sleep. I took several shots of his dogs and of The Boy. Here is one of The Boy and a new friend.
Daffodil Hill Photography 