In an effort to deepen my understanding of the intricacies of my camera, I was up and out early on Sunday to walk and shoot.
Despite the remnants of snow, the signs of spring were everywhere.
The warming temperatures created a subtle mist that softened this next image.
Don’t get me wrong. If it snows again this week, as the forecast predicts, I’ll enjoy that, too. I’m all about trying to embrace, and capture the beauty of, whatever Mother Nature throws my way.
Even still, it was lovely to hear the birds singing all along the way.
Time on the bike will be here soon!
Life on the Bike and other Fab Things 
Poor Nature is so confused right now. Gorgeous photos – it seems your practice is perfect 🙂
You are so right, Joanne. The natural world is confused. Last night, we had big winds, a thunderstorm, and a tornado … in Virginia! Not typical at all for us
I had heard there were tornado warnings in parts of the US yesterday. I didn’t realize they were as far north as Virginia!! … and this seems to be such an unusual time of year for them on top of that!
Really strange, and very destructive, too
Beautiful images Laurie 🙂 Spring is such a great time of year with bursts of color decorating the landscape.
And crazy weather, too. We actually had a tornado in Virginia yesterday. Strange! And of course devastating to the families who lost loved ones.
Some crazy stuff but I don’t want you to worry, theres NO CLIMATE CHANGE 🙂
Hahahaha!! Exactly!
What a great eye you have Laurie. We have bulbs coming up at our back door & today we have a winter storm passing through. I can almost hear them screaming, “no wait, go back underground…false alarm!”
Lynn, your comment made me smile as I visualized those bulbs sending out the alarm
It’s only a tease.
Tis true. It’s only February … still more cold weathèr to come.
My little city made news yesterday because Trump is coming to town. Next week. The place is in an uproar. Protests planned and those against the protest, up in arms about the protests …
Maybe a blizzard will come through and Trump will have to land the traveling show somewhere else.
Isn’t Mother Nature wonderful!!! She gives us hope just as we are about to give up to the long dark of winter. Those wonderful buds that can peak on through no matter the snow still to come. Beautiful photos and a great attitude. I love each season for what it brings too.
Marlene, perfectly stated. Those buds are intrepid little beauties aren’t they?
Thank you for your uplifting words.
I love the idea of a walk and (photo) shoot! I look at these photos and it feels like I was out there walking and talking with you, Laurie. They are just breathtaking.
I wish you had been out there with me, Mary. I’ll be sharing a few more from that walk soon. More historical in nature, though
It looks like you are getting the hang of the buttons and such 🙂 The landscape is full of promise.
oh my gosh, there are so many buttons and such!!! Much to learn 🙂 Frankly though, I’m just glad to have a bit of time to learn.
I love your words “the landscape is full of promise”. Remind me please: other than letters / blog, have you done much writing (and forgive me if I should know that).
I don’t think we have ever talked about writing as such………… I once wrote the Waldorf School curriculum for NZ which is a semi learned tome full of developmental principals and ‘how-to’s’ – it is now being used in various schools around the world…….
I wrote plays, poems [doggerel really] and stories for children as part of my teaching career. I think that’s it really, why do you ask? Oh, no I once started to write my biography……… it got too much and I stopped 🙂
Loved joining you on your walk, it looks so beautiful over there. I can’t believe the flowers are about to bloom. I can relate to your idea of embracing any weather or season. 🙂 A lovely post Laurie!
Hi Elina, I’m so glad to hear your thoughts. If we didn’t embrace the weather, then we would just spend all of our time complaining, right? Just live with it and find the beauty!
Oh my goodness look at those little yellow buds popping up. Lovely shots, Laurie.
Fingers crossed that they survive the cold weather still to come!
I hope they do! You’ve had quite the winter so far.
Great shots. I think you are getting used to the new camera
Thanks Derrick. The camera is two years old, but the campaign kept me from having the time to learn it beyond basics. I’ve still got a lot to process, but it’s fun!
Spring is getting all springy by the looks ..:D
and as I type this, we’re experiencing big weather of a scarier kind … two rare tornados in Virginia yesterday.
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Looks like you are about three weeks or so ahead of us here in Pa. There sure has been spooky weather of late. A tornado touched down in Lancaster county last night. That’s a little too close for comfort.
The storm that spawned tornado activity in PA did the same in VA. Crazy weather for sure!
I love the drama at this time of year. Winter and Spring battling it out. The images are beautiful, my friend.
Wonderful shots!