Dressed for a pastel partySo pretty in pink am IObserving the other party guestsIn pastels they complyA beautiful yellow swallowtailAnd an orange dragonfly… The party decor is quite fittingPastel flowers in pinks, purples and bluesA bit of friendly competition Among those wearing the loveliest hues… The party drew to a closeI bid Farewell and offContinue reading “Pastel Party”
Category Archives: Photograph
Structural Connections
precise connectionsfrom which fine structures emergehuman creations Park bridges connecting land over creeks… Modern structures… Lens-Artists Challenge #303 – Connections, hosted by Donna at windkisses.com.
Murals
skilledhandssend usspiralinginto a strange worldlarger than life upon the wallfeet firmly planted as we journey through wonderlandunable to discern the boundary dividing fantasy from reality W3 Prompt #110: Wea’ve Written Weekly poet of the week, Deanna, prompts us to:
Sanderling
Sweet little sanderlingOver surf deftly steppingOn a beach that’s never endingOff you go on fast little legs Ronovan’s Ovi Poetry Challenge 51: STEPS I. J.’s Birds of the Week Invitation LXVII
Snakes In a Tree
A favorite walk over a wetland at a local nature preserve. It appears a trio of black rat snakes are collecting bridge tolls. Out on a larkA walk in the parkSnakes in a treeHow many there bePerhaps they are a close family Terri’s Sunday Stills: Great #Outdoors
Blue Bliss
Plunged into the depths Engulfed in deep ocean blue Free-floating bliss Panic creeps in Impelling a rise to the surface Emergence from the abyss Optimistic reach for the sky Azure euphoria RDP Sunday: rise hosted by drkottaway Weekly Prompts Colour Challenge – Blue by Sue W & Gerry C
Seated Among Trees
City, park or forestmakes no difference to me;so long as I can seat myselfin close proximity to any lovely tree.Most appreciatedon a day that’s summery. Moonwashed Weekly Prompt – Summery Pull Up a Seat 2024 – Week 22
Blooming Heart
Cotton candy dreamsRest on delicate petals Delighted heart blooms SeasonWords haiku invitation – Week 22 by Mark S. Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge (FOTD)
Northern Cardinal Family
A common bird in the eastern half of the United States and Mexico. A non-migrating species so revered for its year-round vibrant red that it is honored as the state bird in seven different states, including North Carolina. I find the females to be quite lovely as well. She is also unique in that sheContinue reading “Northern Cardinal Family”
Native Wildflowers
For LENS-ARTISTS CHALLENGE #301 – FLORAL hosted by Sofia, I chose flowers native to the eastern United States. It is surprising how many of the “wildflowers” I photograph are not native to my area. Many state and county parks are working to eradicate invasive species and reintroduce native foliage.