Certainly he is no snowdrop? I’m laughing at the thought. But he is my Boo, and we adore him. And since he likes to hang out in the little patch of garden in front of our place, where the snowdrops live, they seem synonymous in my mind.
The snowdrops are up, much more advanced then the photos that I am sharing today, and finally maybe, I will be able to capture the whites without washing them out. It’s a challenging shot, they are deep into the garden, and dark, and if you light them, they wash out. And I don’t want to step in the soil, so I cantilever myself and my camera out over the dirt. Quite the sight, I assure you. Almost as good as the times I have chased the Raccoon in my nightgown, but that’s a old story.
Of course then you have your assistants, both the Boo, and whichever “next door kitty” who is around must check out what is going on. The swish of a tail caught in the corner of the shot, a curious paw whisking away dirt. Recognisance missions in fur coats.
All for the shot.
Speaking of cameras, does anyone else ever have these dreams that you are somewhere beautiful, and you forgot your camera? I have been having them regularly, and they wake me with a sweat. It must be all the rain we have had, the flu, and the inability to get out there and shoot. Such a feeling of regret, I wake up sad.
Tell me that you have them also, please!!!!
Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
I'm still reeling from the thought that you have snowdrops!! Minus 25 C here and snow up to our armpits!
ReplyDeleteLove your shots. And hope you're feeling better now.
Jen, I do not have those dreams but have found myself in that situation in real time. I hope you feel better and wish you could send some rain to Randy and Meg! Your Boo is adorable! Great shots of the budding snowdrops. Mine are buried under several feet of snow. You are so gifted!
ReplyDeleteI don't have those dreams, but I have plenty of others that wake me and leave me feeling anxious! I am so jealous of your snowdrops. The ones I planted last Fall are not even peaking out of the soil, I worry I did something wrong, planted them too deep, maybe.
ReplyDeleteLove Boo, he's quite handsome!
Your Kitty Boo Snow Drops & you are beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteAlthough it isn't the best camera, I always have my iPhone4 with me even if I am not carrying my Canon point n shoot or DSLR with me. But I do know that feeling, anyway. So glad to see snowdrops! We still have many feet of snow here, alas...
ReplyDeleteI seam to miss good shots when I go out with out my camera.
ReplyDeleteI had a dog one time we called BOO-BOO.
Spring is definitely here, in some parts of the world. :)
ReplyDeleteGlad to see your snowdrops. Looking forward to spring, when the ones you sent me, spring into bloom!
ReplyDeleteSo I have a rule: never head for the garden with the camera, for one never knows what might be visiting or what bit of beauty and curiosity one might find. Boo is a perfect example. Handsome boy, he is. cheers. ann
ReplyDeleteMy snowdrops are up too!! Back home they did not come up till end of April!
ReplyDeleteBoo is one handsome kitty!!
I love you photos of the read-to-bloom snowdrops. Although I must admit I can't wait to see if you're successful in getting the shot you've been wanting of your fully bloomed snowdrops. Hope that doesn't cause you undo pressure that inspire more bad dreams.
ReplyDeleteCindy at Rosehaven Cottage
I have dreams like that too, Jen! The eagle that glides gently just over my head...the abandoned farmhouse glowing etherally with golden afternoon light...and me without a camera...what could be worse? LOL.
ReplyDeleteLove your kitty and your snowdrops...aren't we lucky to live where we do? And thanks for your comments on my windows...good idea to enlarge and frame them...I might just do that! Enjoy the rest of our sunny weekend...
Lynette
Love your snowdrop photos--one of my favorite plants and something I specialize in at my nursery. Your dream sounds like the classic one where you are in the final exam in school and you realize you never went to the class. blogging is supposed to be fun.
ReplyDeleteYour snowdrops are beautiful! I have put myself in quite awkward positions to get just the right shot. I'm sure anyone watching would be doubled over in laughter. I admit that I have had similar dreams about not having my camera when I come upon the perfect shot. Well, that has happened to me before and it is most irritating!
ReplyDeleteSome shots are next to impossible for me to get right~Like shooting yellow in the strong sun shine. The snowdrops are lovely and so is Boo! gail
ReplyDeleteI carry my camera everywhere..it is much smaller than yours..I have a case with straps and I sling it around my neck. So I never have missing my camera dreams..I just have the old lady searching for potty dreams:)
ReplyDeleteReally exquisite images!
ReplyDeleteGreat shoots...beautiful pictures. Hope you feeling well ;)
ReplyDeleteI can't say I've ever had that kind of dream, but it sounds intriguing. Hopefully, you never find yourself in that situation in your waking life. It would be a great loss for all of us. *smile*
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