Heirloom Art

We don't accomplish anything in this world alone ... and whatever happens is the result of the whole tapestry of one's life and all the weavings of individual threads from one to another that creates something.
-Sandra Day O'Connor

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This is a large table doily that was crocheted by an Aunt, I'm so proud to be able to display this wonderful piece of art in my home. I call this shot "Heirloom Art" because this was handed down to me & someday I too hope to hand it down to a family member that will treasure it as much as I do.

(ps Dawn this ones for you - I'm feeling a bit more centered today) lol :)

Forcing Spring

Forsythia branches, I cut them and put them in a vase to try and force them to bloom, but before I had a chance to trim off the buds that were under the water I just had to try and capture the tiny bubbles that had formed, but I wanted to practice selective focusing & went beyond the bubbles right to the buds. Hopefully they will bloom for a wonderful early spring bouquet : )

"The Devils Rope"

I was pretty excited when Dawn and I stopped along some back roads on our latest "Explore" and we spotted barbed wire, I've seen similar shots to mine and for some weird reason I just love them! Strange Huh? lol :)
I did a search on barbed wire, they actually have a museum dedicated to "The Devils Rope" :)

Growth

Went out on another "Photo Explore" with Dawn this past weekend, we headed out to a few of the old cemeteries in our area.
Thanks to Stacie for inspiring us with this idea for places to visit! : )

Blurred Vision

The Sun, the hearth of affection and life, pours burning love on the delighted earth.
~Arthur Rimbaud

A Window Into Another World

Still trying to get a handle on using my close-up lenses, I'm practicing, using water drops until the spring flowers arrive :)
Water drops amaze me, I can't believe how one tiny drop can reflect so much! In this drop, when I zoomed in on it, I see more of my house plants along with the bottom of my dining room window...I may have to try more...maybe I'll show you my home reflected in water drops :)
-----I better go and fill up the spray bottle, lol ;)

One Good Smellin' Shoe!

My mom has quite the flair for decorating, always thinking of ways to show off her collectibles in a different way. Her Victorian resin shoe alone, is such a unique piece sitting on the coffee table, but when she added some potpourri (linen scented...mmm smells sooo good), it really showed the shoe off even more. I think a print of this would look great in my own home, but it just won't smell as good as the real thing :)

Poppy

Flowers always make people better, happier and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine to the soul.
~Luther Burbank

Leaf Remains

Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.

~Confucius

Feathery Grass

Had to go into the archives for this post, taken this past fall after days & days of rain, the sun peeked out just in time for it to set!
I think I'm in a funk :( Winter blues or something, none of my shots seem to be working for me...UGH!
So me and Dawn each have decided to build a light box. We found a great tutorial on how to construct one!
Light! I Need Light!!