It’s nice to pretend once in a while
that I am a intrepid photographer
on a urban safari in the deepest
area of the rural jungle that encases
the Okanagan. [Insert giggle here
since this is farm country, and the
most exciting thing that happens is
the cows come home]. The voice
over in my head is from childhood
idol Marlin Perkins, as my husband
drives us through the countryside
and I aim the camera at what ever
catches my fancy. Cows, barns, trees houses, gas stations, vehicles, it’s all clicked and saved for
posterity.
Have you ever tried going on a urban safari where you live?
There is always something scenic to take a shot of around here, from hay bales in the fields, to the golden firs and the setting sun.
Yes my urban safari was worth the journey to the deepest part of this small town after all you never know what kind of wildlife you might run into.
Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
Beauty is where you find it. You certainly have the gift of making something ordinary into extraordinary. Great photos.
ReplyDeleteYes, Jen, I do this fairly often! :-) Although it's easier if I drive and stop whenever I want to. I think it kinda drives my husband crazy to stop on a moment's notice.
ReplyDeleteLOVE these shots, all of them! I have realized that I notice so much more now that I see a frame around it in my mind's eye. :-)
beautiful photos, you are so good at what you do and i always feel I'm right there with you!
ReplyDeleteHi Jen~
ReplyDeleteurban safari?
I do this any and every time I'm out..whether with my darling Dr B at the helm..or by myself..trusty Nikon is always at the ready for spur of the moment stops..
Each day offers a new palette and canvas along with opportunity of subject matter to record..
At days end review (and/or share) your masterpiece with a smile at all "the kodak memories"
I know for me, these are replayed in my evening prayers ...
warmest hugs Jen~
Loui♥
Your "urban safari" produced some beautiful and interesting pictures, Jen.
ReplyDeleteI love to ride on the highways and byways here in Va. I really need a GOOD camera.
Have a beautiful day.
Charlotte
I love the little gingerbread house! I think I'm going to wait to do my urban safari until the weather warms up a smidgeon.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting Urban Safari.
ReplyDeleteVery selective and unique.
I enjoyed all.
Not all of us have your good eye for what makes a great shot though. The window on the side of the house???? I never would have thought of that one but it is my favourite of the ones you did.
ReplyDeleteI love urban safaris, although I prefer them somewhere other then home! We go on an annual autumn drive and that is my favorite photo time.
ReplyDeleteYour photos are beautiful.
I do that! and hubby just laughs at me. I sit in the passenger seat with the camera in my lap ready to shoot. I love the yellow house and the woodpecker.
ReplyDeleteI do this, too, but not nearly enough. Sometimes, I think, "Oh, that would make a great photo!" and then don't take the time to stop.
ReplyDeleteWonderful! You are fortunate to be able to take so many "different" scenes... once winter hits here, everything just looks the same... guess I'll have to dig a little deeper to find some more beauty! Cheers.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of an urban safari. It shows a keen appreciation for the life and beauty around us. I'd like to do that today, myself; however, I am steeped in grading. ugh. But I enjoyed my mini safari this morning. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI love driving around the country roads and just looking for that photo opt. Sometimes those random shots turn out to be much better than all the ones I try to stage. LOL! I noticed the house with the old gray shingle siding. That is exactly what is on my old house. Of course it is now covered by vinyl siding but it reminds me of what my house is made of. :) Now it is good insulation I guess. LOL!
ReplyDeleteOh, that first shot through the fence is really neat. You have opened my eyes to taking in more than I used to. A few weeks ago I saw an abandoned barn and silo in a forgotten field. I could not help but think I wish Jen was here to bring it to life with her camera. Have a joy filled Thursday, Jen.
ReplyDeleteUntil I started a blog, I never carried a camera in my purse. But now I do, and I am consciously looking for images worthy of a photograph. There are many! I am learning to stop and photograph those images which, in the past, I often drove by...
ReplyDeleteYour photos are stunning!
Sounds like it is here ! I love all there is to photograph here even if there's not much going on ! Wonderful photos ! Have a good day !
ReplyDeleteOh boy, you brought back memories with your reference to Marlin Perkins, I used to love that show! Love the photos Jen, hope you go safari-ing (is that a word?!) again soon! Deb
ReplyDeleteBrenda and I drove for 30 minutes one day and could not find a single cow anywhere. Then, everyone reminded me that because of the horrible temps and drought this summer, most farmers sold off their cattle. We're hoping that as it cools off and we get rain, maybe we can find some cows. We even had trouble finding a barn.
ReplyDeleteOh well, the price you pay for living in the city
Judy
Great idea! I need to do that because I'm getting bored in my own garden lately.
ReplyDeleteI do it when I can, great shots!
ReplyDeleteUrban is everyday here so I'm doing Wetland safaris. There are so many around here and it's fascinating! Love your shots. Like the term Urban Safari. If I tried to do that around here, I'd get shot:)
ReplyDeleteYou have a Pileated Woodpecker..good for you! Yes I love to go for urban adventures! :)
ReplyDeleteI've done this but I need to do it more often. I grew up watching and listening to Marlin Perkins (loved that show) so now I'll be thinking of this post and Mr. Perkins every time my camera and I venture into the "wilds".
ReplyDeleteA pilleated woodpecker! You're lucky, we never get those!
ReplyDeleteLooks like pretty intrepid country. :)
ReplyDeleteI met Marlin Perkins once in the early 70s when I was in college. I was a big fan :)