Rose to be and a rose. From the rose plant adjacent to our rainwater garden.
Month: May 2009
Squirrel
This seems to be the year for wildlife in our backyard. We have quite a few birds that dine regularly at our two feeders, a pair of crows nesting in our cedar tree about 20 feet up and at least a half a dozen squirrels passing by for food and frivolity. The crows are driving us nuts in the way they are protecting their nest, constantly squawking when we come out the back door. The squirrels eat most of the bird food and what they leave the raccoon eats as he/she roams through at night. One of our cats is constantly skulking about in hopes of snaring a bird or squirrel. Never a dull moment.
Lichen
Lichen growing on our lilac tree. 
RV on Steroids
Spotted this RV in our neighborhood this week. The cab is made by Volvo, but I don’t know who made the living quarters. Maybe the second unit or trailer is used to haul a vehicle? Peeking through the cab I could see living quarters in the first unit. Conspicuous consumption?
Macro Stem Redux
Another macro view. Obviously I enjoy this view too much!
Macro View of Stem
A view of another flower in the stem area.
Pinwheel II
Reflective contours in motion. I thought a second visit to the pinwheel would be fun.
Candy Corn Vine
One of three plants/vines I planted in a hanging basket this Spring. This vine is called a Candy Corn. Kind of resembles the sugary version.
Pinwheel
Spinning pinwheel in a flower pot on our deck.
No Trendsetters Here
Vacant alley in downtown Seattle.
Trendsetters here?
My quest for understanding a trendsetter and where they may currently reside is still ongoing. I doubt a ‘trendsetter’ would hang out in this location.
Flowering Chive
We have one large chive that I tend to forget about. We do snip pieces
off for cooking every so often, but I don’t think I am supposed
to let it go to flower. The flowers are pretty, though.
Macro Stems
Shooting macro images of flowers and plants in general I tend, like many, to focus in on the blossom of the plant. The intent, with this image shot yesterday, was to focus on the stem of a plant and see how it turned out. I was pleasantly surprised. There almost seems to be a sense of atmosphere or something going on within the stem area of the plant. At the risk of repeating myself I think it is interesting to shoot something, with a macro lens, and yet capture both a bit of detail and a sense of abstract or dreaminess, if that makes sense?
Bleeding Hearts
I have posted an image of the flower called ‘Bleeding Heart’ before. This image is actually from my own plant in a pot I have on the back deck. I’m not sure if there is some sort of metaphorical connection between ‘Trendsetters’ and ‘Bleeding Hearts’. I think I have a better understanding of ‘Bleeding Hearts’.
Hitch up your Bike
Hitchin’ post for your bicycle. This was spotted on @ 9th and Pike St. in Seattle.
Stairs to………a vacant lot.
Maybe the Trendsetters live here? 
Trendsetter?
How do you spot a ‘Trendsetter’? Should I aspire to be a “Trendsetter”? Maybe the idea is to gather all of the ‘trendsetters’ in one location for the safety of the rest of us.
Bridge, Sky & Island
Brooklyn Bridge 
On the Staten Island Ferry looking back at Lower Manhattan. Just an amazing view. Thought I would dig into my NY images today.
Tulip Friday
Pair of pink tulips this Friday.
Droplet
It seems like the water droplet actually magnifies what it is resting on. I’m sure there is some law of optical physics going on here. Maybe I am on to something? Well…..not likely.
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