photo stories #3 and a blast from, well, only 2010

post #472
         Today, in one of my other projects besides this blog, I found a thumb drive with photos from 2010 and 2011.  I was curious to see them again, since I have always had a bad sense of time passing so it could be interesting. 
        The first photos were of my granddaughter T., newly born! One day soon I will get to show them to her myself. Then I decided I should take some of the other photos and post them on today's blog. I'd say I was really into mist on the mountains back then, or else the weather has changed so that it no longer happens as often.  
         So, please enjoy. 

a favorite photo, titled "Black and White in Color"

another favorite -- I made this in a Farmers Market on Martha's Vineyard while I was there for a week's photo workshop. 

a neighbor's front yard. I had forgotten I made this photo, glad to see it again.

a wet summer so lots of very green fields right after mowing

daisies are always so cheering

This antique horse drawn hay rake was more picturesque than helpful. We didn't keep it in the end but it always hurts to not provide a rest home for such helpers after their years of hard work.

from the bridge, looking over Laurel Gorge, in Elliott County, Kentucky

across the road and nearby to where I lived

two views on this wet day from the same spot on Jean's farm, and I like them both

 

Jean's barn

patient summer companion, on the front steps

summertime guest photographer -- a treat for me

post #441
       Yesterday (Saturday) I had planned to check out the famed outdoors arts and craft show that happens now every July here in Elliott County -- fondly and proudly called "Minnie Adkins Day".  Minnie is the kind who breaks any glass ceiling in her way, and she is so supportive of everyone else's work and talents.  She is a Kentucky treasure. We all win because she has persisted!
       But, true confession, I got involved with a project at the house this morning, which caused me to forget the time, and I missed the whole thing! I had planned to post photos from there today, but instead I will be including a photo or two in a future post, when I can round some up from other artists in attendance.  I sure hope the heat didn't make anyone sick.  Water, water, water!
      However, I soon realized I now had a great excuse to feature some of the photos my daughter makes, with her cell phone.  She has a wonderful eye. I love her work. I knew she had made some really good ones this week. I am proud to share some of them in this post. Thank you, Rebecca!!

the family garlic crop

the well

notice the companion ants on these peonies

Oh, the light, at the pond! I love this photo.

standing on the edge

Memories of early April:

How to pick strawberries AND keep at least one hand clean enough to make a photo....

dogwood

Oops, I'm caught in the act.....

a jack-in-the-pulpit along the creek on a really good day

returning home after time in the woods

a special visitor to the house, attached to the outside -- a happy surprise all around

Again, thank you, Rebecca, and I love you -- from your mom