#150 of 365 for May 30, 2012

I passed by and saw this little bud just a few hours later and just had to shoot it again :)

#149 of 365 for May 29, 2012

I am still playing with peony buds.  This one is just about to pop open so I named it....
Bursting Forth In Bloom

#148 of 365 for May 28, 2012

#147 of 365 for May 27, 2012

I live close to the Pine River and love to either take a walk or a bike ride and watch the sunset.

#146 of 365 for May 26

#145 of 365 for May 25, 2012

Summer Fun 

I enjoyed watching this little guy learn to skip rocks.  He arrived at the park on the back of his brother's bike, standing on  pegs on the back wheel... not sure what they are called :)  He was so excited as he would watch his brother explain how to skip a rock then he would attempt, squealing with delight after each stone he threw, and calling out "brother, look" after each attempt.  I thought he made a great opportunity for a sunset silhouette shot.  You can see the stone in his hand.  He hasn't quiet grasped the technique of skipping stones yet, but he was so full of joy and excitement as he and his brother and sister enjoyed time at the park just being kids.  I was amazed at the patience and carefulness of the older brother to watch over the younger two, and he seemed to be having just as much fun as the little ones.

I thought I would add that the water is shallow at this little docking area in the picture... less than 2 feet. I noticed looking at the picture it looked like it was deep water.

#144 of 365 for May 24, 2012

I wasn't satisfied with my little yellow flower shot last night so I decided to try again today and see if I could do any better.  This morning it has opened up more so I it looks totally different.  The petals aren't wet but they sure look like it.  I wonder if that is something on the little petals to attract the bees?