Me in Macro

Day 68, originally uploaded by rhmom42.

At the barn today, while looking for a subject for today’s photo, I spotted this wooden birdhouse. Someone put a little plastic bird in the hole. I loved the whimsy of this cute little bird in the prettiest blue, sitting in the real bird’s birdhouse!

Day 67, originally uploaded by rhmom42.

I’m waiting. Waiting for spring. Waiting for color to be back in the world. Waiting for warmth. Waiting for fragrance. Waiting for the blooms of this french lilac to burst!

Day 66, originally uploaded by rhmom42.

Finally! Finally, we’re seeing signs that spring is approaching. As I was walking through my yard, I saw this crocus peeking from under some leaves. It’s new today and it made me so happy! Welcome Crocus! Feel free to invite your friends to stop by!

In a side note, my sister showed me this blog entry after I was lamenting the fact that I’m frustrated with the lack of color these days. I thought it was interesting for all of us Project365ers out there. There really is hope for some color soon! Thanks Stacy!

Today’s model is Lily. I felt bad because I just submitted a photo of her brother, Elvis, to a photo challenge and didn’t want to play favorites, so I decided to let Lily model for me. As you can see, Lily is a Diva of the Highest Degree. She didn’t feel like posing for this lowly amateur photographer. As revenge, I am posting not only the only decent shot from her photo shoot, but also the photo of her very dapper and cooperative brother. Take that Lily!

Day 64, originally uploaded by rhmom42.

Just look at these peach trees turning red and getting ready to bud. I can’t wait to sink my teeth into a fresh Jersey peach! Hurry up summer!

Day 63, originally uploaded by rhmom42.

I see these grasses swaying in the breeze every day as I drive past. I think they are so majestic and beautiful!

Day 62, originally uploaded by rhmom42.

My son loves to help me with my Project365 project, so today we did a group effort. He spun the coin (that’s him in the background) and I photographed it. Pretty cool, huh?

Day 61, originally uploaded by rhmom42.

There is a new addition at the barn. Today, they bought a goat as a birthday present (yes, really!) for my daughter’s trainer. This little cutie is only two months old and bonded with Regina after she held her while her ear tags were removed.

Day 60, originally uploaded by rhmom42.

Here is yet another photo exploring the different shades of white outside my window. Oh, how I long to photograph a different color! This winter seems to be dragging on forever! The temperature got up to almost 50 degrees here today, I’m taking that as a sign that the days of my white period are coming to an end. Keeping my fingers crossed!

Day 59, originally uploaded by rhmom42.

As I was outside spreading my Preen today, to prepare for spring to finally come to us, I saw signs new life everywhere. There were these daffodils poking out of the garden, red buds on my Japanese maple and even leaves sprouting from where my daisies grow.

So get out there everyone! Spread that Preen! Now is the time! A little effort now will give you time to enjoy the flowers of spring, rather than pulling weeds!