There is something about this spring especially, it’s abundant overflow of color, texture, and scent that’s made me go into overdrive. Or maybe it’s just the fact that I realize that a particular bloom will not reappear until a full year from now.
So it must be captured right this moment.
Many times I have hauled my poor tired body out the door because the light is perfect, the time is right, and that “flower!!!” is blooming now. And then I use the argument with my aching feet that it might rain the next day, so take advantage.
Maybe the cats are outside, and they are playfully skittish, and happy. Shooting them is a joy, Boosie still doesn’t like the lens, and is shy. But the next door kitty loves the camera.
Consequently I now have almost 5000 images taken just in the months of April, and May.
With the spring like weather my friend, and I walk in the evenings, and I take my camera. We always make sure to get in a few late sun downer shots through the leaves. And our route goes past the best of the local gardens.
Then there are the flowers that bloom in my little patio, the ferns with tendrils reaching towards the light, and the hosta’s sprinkled with water jewels. All perfect camera subjects.
So what’s a girl to do with all those unseen pics on her computer?
Why share them of course.
I am sure if I add a few extra each post, we can get through the majority of them by August. But then of course I will have added many more….
Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
Jen, your photos are so beautiful! It's crazy isn't it how many pictures we take. My hubby ia always teasing me about filling up the hard drive with my pictures but I can't help it. Sometimes, in the dead of our Canadian winter when I'm longing for some colour, I just look through my summer pictures to cheer me up. And yes, we don't want to miss that perfect shot at the perfect moment. Have a great day! Pamela
ReplyDeleteYour photos are always a joy to see, Jen. Wonderful to be surrounded by such beauty and of course, cute kitties, to share with us!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures as always, I have so many building up on my laptop now I've got to get them sorted out and stuck on an external hard drive. Looking forward to your next picture posting.
ReplyDeleteThose photos are amazing! A true inspiration.
ReplyDeletebeautiful photos! I go into photo overload during the summer.."One last shot..oh one more" I am pathetic..I have no idea what I will do with all the photos other than just enjoy taking them:)
ReplyDeleteI take lots of almost identical pictures to make certain at least one will come out right.
ReplyDeleteI've recently bought an external hard drive to make sure they don't clag up my laptop.
One thing I've realised is that I'm so busy photographing flowers, I've neglected to take pictures of people. When I am old, I won't care two hoots about the leaves and stems and rocks and stones I pay so much attention to now. It will be photos of family I'll want to browse through.
I'm trying to reform.
Lucy
Your love of photography is evident in your captures..
ReplyDeleteOh yes, please keep sharing! :)
ReplyDeleteI can relate! I am in the made dash to try to keep my flowering record up to date.
ReplyDeletePerhaps we should do more slow savoring, since these months will provide our color food for an entire year...
Wonderful photos!! Keep taking them. I look forward to seeing them now and in January :)
Julie
You keep posting beautiful photos of the flowers...and I'll sneak in a few more seashells! heehee! I've got another beach post for tonight! You would think I went for a month instead of one day! lol I love the shades of pink and that cute little round bloom with spikeys! ♥
ReplyDelete5,000 images from April & May?! You go, girl. Over the winter, I whittled my shots from the past TWO YEARS down to 5K shots. LOL
ReplyDeleteI particularly love the second shot of the chives. I'm such a sucker for chives. They're just so happy.
Ahhhh, sweet beauty!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the last 2 photos, the colors are so soft and beautiful!
What a beautiful spring you are having!
I know what you mean, Jen. Weeding through so many pictures is the challenge. Everywhere I turn there is something wonderful to capture … rain or shine! There is something that radiates from your photos that illustrates why so many of us are drawn to nature.
ReplyDeleteJen, these are stunning! Thank you for sharing. I hear your voice!
ReplyDeleteOh Jen, share as many as you want -- I will never tire of your beautiful photos! We are in for some really hot and humid weather here for the next few days, so perusing your spring beauties will be a pleasure. :)
ReplyDeleteTimely post, Jen. I was just thinking about deleting all of my flower pictures off my computer (and there are soooo many...). The better ones are "saved" on my blog, right? And there will always be more blooms, right?
ReplyDeleteI know the feeling to want to share these beautiful images with others. That's one of the reasons we blog, right? Thank goodness we have a way through photography to capture all the beauties we see and enjoy them later.
ReplyDeleteHooray for lots of pictures from you, Jen! Keep posting bunches of them and we'll all be happy.
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots! Shooting in such magical light after a long dark winter is always addictive, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteLOL! I have to laugh because I can't tell you how many times I've been faced with the same dilemma. BTW I LOVE the shots of the chives blossoms. I am smitten with the one that's all pink (go figure). :-)
ReplyDeleteCindy at Rosehaven Cottage
I'm sure I can speak for all... post every single one of them, Jen... we LOVE seeing the world through your lens!
ReplyDeleteWOW, your lens sure takes you to some great botanical places. I just discovered your blog today. I am glad to hear that others like yourself and your followers have the same situation with photos and what to do with all of them! I guess we are all in the same boat? Your blog is a beauty. Will be back to see what is new...
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