15-May-2020
FLOWERING BUSH OR TREE, WHAT IS IT?
Our daughter has this large bush or tree with these gorgeous blossoms on it. She will be cutting it back this summer because it is getting too big, big enough to look like a tree. I thought I knew what it is, but searching online did't find it for me. Help me out with the identity. Thanks!
Just learned it is a Hawthorn tree.
13-May-2020
Portrait By Angie
Our daughter, Angie, came over for a brief photo shoot to get a picture of Carol and me for our 59th anniversary today, May 13th. 1961 seems so long ago but the memories of our wedding and honeymoon remain strong. We have had a lot of fun together and still are!
25-Feb-2020
A BIG SMILE - BIKE RIDERS B.C. (before COVID-19)
While walking at Delta Ponds,I met this nice group of bicyclists. One of them gave me a big smile. It's so nice to get a friendly greeting!
09-May-2020
Blue Bells
I love it when the bluebells begin to appear. They certainly add delicate color to a yard or wooded area. In the wild they are protected in England by an act of Parliament. To me, that is the way it should be. They are little gems in any setting. These are in our daughter's yard.
06-May-2020
Geraniums
Carol has these flowers sitting on our porch railing. They are so pretty, adding color to any setting.
"A truly classic garden plant, geraniums have been a gardener's favorite for well over a century. The old-fashioned standard for beds, borders, and containers, geranium is still one of the most popular plants today. Traditional bedding types love hot weather and hold up well in dry conditions." - (
https://www.bhg.com/garden
/plant-dictionary/annual/geranium)
03-May-2020
Firstborns
We have this tri-frame of three photos of our three daughters and their firstborn children that I thought I would try to get a photo of. On the left is our oldest daughter, Angela Dawn, and her baby, Mikayla. In the middle is our middle daughter, Cynthia Marie, and her baby, Kendahl. On the right is our youngest daughter, Laura Kathleen, and her baby, Breanne. The granddaughters all grown up now, and we have grown old. But we have nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren to enjoy now.
The three photos are color film prints and the contrast and colors were so different that it was not practical to try harmonizing them in my photo. So I thought I would try it in B&W. Carol really likes the result. If a mom and grandmother likes something it is good enough for me. :)
03-Jul-2019
Evening Sky
Have you ever thought about how viewing the evening sky makes you feel? Before you is a rich tapestry that is only transitory. So briefly the show lasts as the colors grow richer and bold and then fade away. How often we stand spellbound as we admire the spectacle.
Appreciating such natural beauty that surrounds us is rewarding, if only we stop and take the time to enjoy the show.
27-Apr-2020
Cottage in the Country
Since we moved from town in 2017, we have enjoyed the simple life in the country. We have a nice cottage in the country that we are quite proud of. How do you like it? It is quite cozy.
24-Apr-2020
A Lofty Perch
The first time I saw a Great Blue Heron in a tree, I was amazed that the big bird didn't weigh down the branch. Then I learned how little they weigh. But that was long ago. I have seen them in trees many times, and also we have nesting trees here where the nests are huge. As you probably know the heron is one of my very favorite birds. I can't resist shooting pictures of them, even though I have quite a few. This one was near Kirk Pond.