3-~10~16 ~ Springtime ~ I Love You

Since I am on the road visiting my best friend in NC, I have resorted to two pictures from last year that remind me these beautiful flowers will soon be blooming and there will be lovely colors everywhere around me.

This post is linked with Macro Monday 2.

Orchid Lines

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The Old Ford F6

I have no idea what year this Ford might be, but I was totally fascinated by it.  I love anything OLD. Luckily I had my 50mm lens with me, so I gave it a try. Looking at these shots makes me think of John from "Sinbad and I on the Loose" and his pictures from Bodie... old but refusing to leave us.

“Any man who can drive safely while kissing a pretty girl

 is simply not giving the kiss the attention it deserves."

~Albert Einstein

I can’t help but wonder if there was any smooching going on in this old Ford in its day. What do y ou think?

   

This post is linked to Macro Monday 2.

(I have never understood how to get the link to be contained in the thumbnail for the blog, so I have to link it all up in this old fashioned way. Maybe one day I will figure it out.)

It’s a Black and White Weekend

Gene and Patti on the Bicycle Built for Two.

 Macro shot of the bike chain.

And, of course, I had to add a picture of Eloise.

The three of them make up the cutest family ever and have the best times together.

“Rejoice with your family in the beautiful land of life!”

~Albert Einstein

                  This post is linked with Weekend in Black and White and Macro Monday 2.

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The Fragility of Life

I didn't notice it at first, but after processing this picture 
I saw a face with sadness in its eyes.

"When your back is to the wall, and your are facing fear head on, 
the only way is forward and through it.”
~Stephen Richards


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Texture Twist

NF Blo-Ma

Macro Melt

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 I Heart Macro

Macro Monday 2

Flower Kaleidoscope

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Surprise! Surprise!

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Orchids at The U.S. Botanic Garden and Conservatory

The U.S. Botanic Garden, established by Congress in 1820, is a living plant museum located on the National Mall across from the U.S. Capitol. The Conservatory reopened in December 2001 after a four-year renovation, showcasing an impressive state-of-the-art indoor garden with approximately 4,000 seasonal, tropical and subtropical plants. The U.S. Botanic Garden is administered by the Architect of the Capitol and offers special exhibits and educational programs throughout the year. 

The U.S. Botanic Garden is located across from the U.S. Capitol Building along First St. SW, between Maryland Ave. and C St. Bartholdi Park sits behind the Conservatory and is accessible from Independence Ave., Washington Ave. or First St. The closest Metro station is Federal Center SW. 

The following pictures were taken from the site. If you are ever in Washington, be sure to go. It is fabulous.

http://dc.about.com/od/touristattractions/a/USBotanicalGard.htm

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The Crocus Are Up!

Spring is ALMOST here. 

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Macro Monday

NF Blo-Ma

Pink with Happiness

This week in our "Beyond Beyond 2" course we are working on adding light through the use of gradient map adjustment layers in PSE and radial light in LR.  "Light" has been the order of the week. I've used the 2 pink tulips I bought over and over again...definitely got my $5.00 money's worth.

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The Tulips Are Changing

Last Friday I went to the florist after my doctor's appointment and bought 2 pink tulips to photograph. I couldn't believe it...5$ for the two! Not cheap, but worth it! I already posted a mosaic and one macro taken on February 22nd with my 50mm lens. This morning I took these shots with my telephoto, and as you can see they are finally beginning to open up. 

A Rose Is a Rose Is a Rose

Genie LOVES her roses be they cut or on the bush...especially pink ones!

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NatureFootstep Blo-Ma.

Weekend Flowers on Friday

and

Today's Flowers.

Look Up~Look Down~Look All Around

Some of the sights from our walk through Chestertown, MD, Thanksgiving Day.

SOOC

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Straight out of the Camera Sunday, Macro Monday, and Mellow Yellow Monday.