Visual Texture
Texture
I can feel the texture of this tapestry textile just by looking at it. Can you feel the visual layering of color, imagining the soft raised threads against your fingertips? This is a photo of a small section of the framed tapestry that I just had to buy when I saw it at a street fair years ago. I loved the captured tumble of books.
Here is a full view, complete with soft textile, rough brick, smooth glass, and wood grain elements.
Framed Tapestry
*posted for the daily post weekly photo challenge theme of textures
Suburb-The Changing Seasons V2 (July 2017)
July Lily
Heat Haiku (Composure)
Rise up and stand tall
Against the sweltering heat
Keep cool composure
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This has been a hot, hot, hot July! It’s hot enough to make tempers flare! So stay cool my friends!!!
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This flower (tall and proud) popped up overnight despite the heat. I think it is some type of lily. Do you know what kind of flower it is?
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This is my seventh 2017 post for year three of Cardinal Guzman’s photo challenge, The Changing Seasons. You can post a photo gallery (V1) or a single photo (V2) that showcases your view of the month. You can check out the Cardinal’s page for the general challenge rules and join right in! His photos are fantastic! Like last year, I am planning to add a haiku along with my single V2 photo each month. Even though it has been said that a picture paints a thousand words, I like pairing pictures and words; both can still mean different things to different people.
All my previous Changing Seasons posts are in one place under the Changing Seasons header at the top of the page. Take a look around my blog if you are interested! Comments are welcome!
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Inedible Snake Berry
Snake Berry
This is a macro picture of a tiny berry in my back yard. Some people call it a mock strawberry or false strawberry. Others call it a snake berry. Since snake berries are poisonous, I certainly would not take a chance on it being edible! I say “do not eat!” It is pretty to look at though, especially close-up!
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Today’s daily prompt is the word edible; in this case, I say NOT EDIBLE!
Carpenter Bee Collage
Carpenter Bee Collage
My blog, The Beespeak, is not a blog about bees. I do find bees to be interesting creatures, however. I first thought these were bumble bees; but, the spot on their backs proved them to be carpenter bees instead! I learned something new! Did you know the difference?
These large carpenter bees look pretty cool doing their work among the flowers. The pinkish flowers are rhododendrons, but I am not sure what the purple flowers are. Bees seem to like them; do you know what they are? Isn’t nature delightful?
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posted for the daily post weekly photo challenge:Collage
and the recent daily prompt: bumble
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Bee Delighted!
Delta Mystery
Delta Mystery
A big rain with flash flooding caused this creek to overflow. There was a lot of debris, including this rusted metal vessel, that lingered after the water subsided.
The large, weathered vessel certainly showed change from the ravishes of time. I wonder how old it is. I wonder where it has been and what it was used for. The mesh moon and star shapes intrigue me. Could it have been a fire pit of some kind? If so, who shared in its warmth?
Detail
Old items have stories to tell and this one seems a mystery.
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Posted in response to the daily post weekly photo challenge to post a picture symbolizing transitions,change and the passing of time: delta
Suburb-The Changing Seasons V2 (June 2017)
Busy Bee
Busy Haiku (Bee)
Day in and day out
A worker bee stays busy
Ignoring the heat
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I wonder what kind of June flower has drawn the attention of this busy bee…anybody know?
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This is my sixth 2017 post for year three of Cardinal Guzman’s photo challenge, The Changing Seasons. You can post a photo gallery (V1) or a single photo (V2) that showcases your view of the month. You can check out the Cardinal’s page for the general challenge rules and join right in! His photos are fantastic! Like last year, I am planning to add a haiku along with my single V2 photo each month. Even though it has been said that a picture paints a thousand words, I like pairing pictures and words; both can still mean different things to different people.
All my previous Changing Seasons posts are in one place under the Changing Seasons header at the top of the page. Take a look around my blog if you are interested! Comments are welcome!
Transient Rainbow
Transient
Rainbow Haiku (Transient)
Look for the rainbow
Knowing it will fade away
Right before your eyes
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Everyone seems to enjoy the sight of a rainbow. Perhaps, it is because of its fleeting beauty that we are amazed every time!
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Posted for the daily post weekly photo challenge: transient
In and Out of Focus
Standing Focus
Focusing on the vibrant colors of this Eastern Bluebird was easy while it stood among the leaves on the ground. Once it took flight, however, all focus was lost. Although it is lacking in clarity, I still like the way the essence of movement is captured in the next photo of this lovely little bird!
Flying Out of Focus
*posted for the daily post weekly photo challenge: focus
Fresh Order
Order on Display
It sure looks appealing, doesn’t it? This display of produce at my local Food Lion grocery store drew me right in! The bright, fresh produce separated into individual baskets made for an inviting display. It made my eyes happy and my mouth water.
I love Mexican food, including guacamole! On the day I took this picture, there was a worker mixing these ingredients into spicy, fresh quacamole right before my eyes. And, she was giving away samples!
As you can see below, the recipe and shopping list were posted on the side of the display!
Recipe Order
Of course, I had to try the recipe out for myself. While I can’t guarantee that you will like it, I sure did!
*posted for the daily post weekly photo challenge: order
My Pal
Portrait of Pal
(4 pictures.) Pal has been my friend for nearly nine years. We first bonded as I held him close on the car ride home. My brother and I got Pal from a breeder, but we say we rescued him from less than perfect conditions. With his blue eye, he would never have been a show dog, but we didn’t care. Turns out, Pal has had to take medicine for seizures since he was a pup. He is a trooper and just carries on his merry way. He is a sweet boy, and he loves to play, eat, and sit on your lap!
Pal is a curious basset hound and follows his nose. We have to watch to make sure that he could never accidentally wander away on a mission to follow a scent or chase a butterfly!
Pal On The Move
Pal is smart and knows a lot of commands when he is paying attention. It’s certainly easy to get his attention with food!
Sit and Shake Pal
Pal loves to be near his people. When he gazes at you with his pretty eyes, or rests his slobbery chin on your lap, you know you are loved!
Pal is a Good Boy
Pal is a good friend and part of the family!
*posted for the daily post weekly photo challenge: friend
