Sunday, January 25, 2009

January 25, 2009

We got a little snow this week, about 5, maybe 6 inches.
(Tuesday)


Still falling
(Tuesday)

Sparkly!
(Wednesday)


Waterwheel at Roan Mountain State Park, TN.
(Today)

Foot bridge over the Doe River at Roan Mountain State Park visitor centre
(Today)

Mossy rocks beside the Appalachian Trail
(Today)

Sunday, January 18, 2009

January 18, 2009

Let's start with one for Nan who collects red barns


A mystery picture for you. Can you identify this object?


American Goldfinch and Pine Siskin
(click thumbnail for better viewing)


Hemlock backed by sunset sky


These holes were made by a woodpecker called the Yellow-bellied Sapsucker. All but one are from at least last summer if not older. I did not notice the newer one, lower and to the right, until I was looking at this photo on the computer. So even though I may only see a sapsucker once or twice a year I know there was at least one in the area not too long ago.


Wishing you blue skies
(Love ya Nan!)

Sunday, January 11, 2009

January 11, 2009

And here in no particularly meaningful order are this weeks survivors.


This one pretty much sums up the weather for the week - gray, gloomy, and wet. I like the picture a lot more than I did the weather!


Passing by Goggie's gravesite on her birthday this week, I noticed someone had placed these flowers there. She always loved red and it helped me remember good times even though I still miss her.


One of my pet peeves is out-of-date signage. This was still there today! December 25 to January 11 and no one has had time to change it? Or maybe it is just early advertising for 2009! OK, deep breath, relax, exhale, move on.... :-P


This one was just quirky enough to make the cut. I can't believe the rascal stayed still long enough for me to take the shot!


Since it has been such a wet, rainy week I couldn't resist this one of rain drops.


New shoes. I got new shoes today. Check here to see why I'm so excited.

Sunday, January 4, 2009

January 4, 2009

I had fun playing with my new camera today. I took a stroll around the property and here are six shots that appealed to me. Some days I'm a sucker for textures!

We've had a lot of rain lately. Sunshine on my driveway.



Shed door



Old wood pile


Gravel on another driveway



Old tires now used for gardening



Lichen on a hemlock tree