Tree Blossoms

 

Spring is definitely here!!  My neighbor's tree is in full bloom.

I didn't realize it at the time but it looks like I captured a bee in flight.

Garden Daisy

 

I was spending the day in Solvang, CA and saw a small garden with daisies.

This particular one was the only one of the bunch not in the shade but in the path of the sun's rays.

I had to be careful at this time because there was a couple of bees making their rounds.  

The Next Morning

 

The next morning every branch was covered in snow.  

Pictured is the same street same direction as in previous photo.

Foggy Morning

 

It rained and sleeted the night before and by morning it was unseasonably warm.  You can still see snow on the ground and the road was covered in black ice.  It was eerily quiet and hauntingly beautiful.   I love mornings like these.

Moon Bridge

Found in the Japanese themed garden at Huntington Botanical Gardens in Pasadena, CA.

Complete with a large weeping willow, koi pond, lily pads, lotus flowers and manicured surroundings.

Tranquility.

Bonsai #3

Bonsai #2

This was the most unique Bonsai I've ever seen.

The striations on the trunk and the setting of it are what caught my eye.

Bonsai Plant

Taken at Huntington's Botanical Gardens in Pasadena

Black Calla Lilies

 

These are quite beautiful in real life.  I had taken a photo of them against white calla lilies however, the black absorbed the light and it didn't turn out the way I wanted it to.  

After the Rain

 

Bed of Rocks

 

The line formations of the rocks caught my attention.  Again, the combination of hard and soft elements.  Kinda reminds of wallpaper for my computer.

Bunch of Roses

 

Getting in the spirit of Valentine's Day!

Champagne Sunrise

 

Another Sunrise...can't get enough of 'em! 

"Fire" Clouds

 

 Changed the previous picture to sepia and boosted the color.

Feathery Clouds

 

 I was driving one morning and I happen to look up and see these interesting wisps of clouds.  I pulled over and started taking pictures with my camera phone.  Never seen this shape before or since.

(picture taken by a Blackberry)

Don't Look Down!!

 

Zip lining across the river gorge.  I'm laying on my stomach in the canvas with my camera securely around my neck and arm.  I would do this again in a heartbeat!

Stone Steps

 

I don't know what it is but there's something calming about this for me.

I also love the juxtaposition of hard and soft elements.

Orchid in the Rain

I was standing on my parents' balcony and the rain started to fall, I grabbed my camera and I instantly got lost in the sound of the shower while looking through the lens capturing different flowers and plant life.  This was my favorite of that sequence.

Hurry Spring!!!

I always called this my "cotton ball tree". 

I took this a few years ago and I still love looking at it.

It's still early but I'm really ready for Springtime.

Colors of a Sunset

 

Last moments of a tropical summer sunset.

A Touch of Color

I'm over Winter already.  I cannot wait for Spring!

Wisps of Late Morning Clouds

Taken from the window of a train.

Footprints in the Snow

I went out early in the morning to take some pictures and left a trail behind me.  

Daybreak

Daybreak over some California mountains.  I just happen to have been awake and since I always have my small camera in my purse, I pulled over to capture this moment.  I love everything about this shot; the rays breaking through, the clouds hovering the mountain peaks, the vehicles' headlights dotted along the freeway, and the higher wisps of clouds appear to be on fire.  

A Dog's Day on the Job

I met this friendly gentleman while I was walking around on the Santa Monica Pier.  His dog caught my attention; completely taking it easy while his owner performs his own music for all the tourists.  Life is so hard for this cute ball of fur, isn't it?

Meet Memphis

This is Memphis, a long-haired brindled Dachshund who loves nothing more than to be held, especially like a baby.  Adorable, isn't he??  Most of my friends have pets and as much as I would love to own another dog or cat, now is not the time.  In the meanwhile, I get my pet fix through them.  Naturally, I tend to take a lot of photos of their pets, too.  Why?  Because they're--just--so--cute!!  How can you not love that face?

Bottom Left: taken while I was reading in the kitchen.  
Top & Bottom Right:  taken while we were having movie night.


(pics taken with iPhone)

Unconditional Love

I captured this beautiful moment during my nephew's first birthday.  He had a thing about pressing his forehead up against another.  In this case, his mommy.  This is one of my favorite photos I've ever taken. 

First Snow of the Year

Morning, January 2, 2012.  We had a storm come through all day yesterday and it continued to fall overnight.  We woke up to roads still blanketed with snow, untouched by plows.  My first winter in a long time and I felt I needed to capture this winter wonderland.

Ripple Effect

A growler during my trip to Alaska