Day 70 April 30

Overcast and windy the surprise is catching these blossoms at all. They were the bright spot in an otherwise gray day that threatened to rain without producing.

This always seems to be masquerading as a church but it is an old movie theater. Neither it nor the restaurant are in business anymore nor have they been for years. The solid block complex for businesses once bustling is nearly completely empty with very few businesses now. Just beyond the theater there is a new church. The question is why didn't they just rent the theater? Perhaps there is no stage. One day it would be fun to see the inside of this theater.

Day 69 April 29, 2010

These little guys pop up everywhere. If we didn't like them so much with their bright color, they'd no doubt be considered a weed. What a shame that would be! The contrast of the color and the texture of the moss covered log and the bark of the young tree help make them stand out.

Day 68 April 28, 2010

I guess I am fascinated with moss on trees. It is so lacy and lovely to look at and you can see it everywhere this year.

Day 67 April 27, 2010

Having been told rhododendrons are difficult to photograph, it became a challenge. Red has been really hard to capture. There are nearly always a number of blossoms crushing together. This one seems to have the right combination of isolation with strongly contrasting colors and textures.

The rain and hail all day left behind lovely crystal drops on the flowers. The gentle evening light crowded with sky of clouds ranging from pure white to angry black/blue/gray, accompanied by a rainbow and blue sky. The sun was low creating a soft glow in the shade and bright reflections in its direct path. Fabulous!

Day 66 April 26, 2010

It's Spring so most days it is raining! Could not resist getting the fresh raindrops clinging to the petals in the early evening light.

Day 65 April 25, 2010

At the Arboretum there was so much to see. These cheerful yellow flowers ~ azaleas ~ with the sun behind were just irresistible! Don't they just make you smile? Choosing was next to impossible as the whole day was spent shooting over a 200 mile route. This one could do well with some cropping but the dark green background really seems to set them off.

Day 64 April 24, 2010

It rained and even stormed off an all all day until late afternoon. The sun, trying to break through the clouds in partnership with the wind trying to blow them away, finally prevailed and gifted us with this fabulous, artist rendering late afternoon spring day! The kite on Ruston Way completed the picture. It dove below the horizon, and then soared no doubt to the end of its string before doing it again and again, repeatedly teasing the wind. Perfect!