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.  

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.  

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.

"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!

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.

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.

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.  

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

Frosty Window

Went up north for a visit and hadn't been around snow in several years so, naturally, I was excited when I woke up that morning to frost and snow.

Winter Up Close and Personal

It's winter, it's cold; I miss my palm trees and flip flops.   However, I do like the look of snow.