Thursday, May 23, 2013

"TIGER-LILY"

"O Tiger-lily," said Alice, addressing herself to one that was waving gracefully about in the wind, "I wish you could talk!" 'We can talk," said the Tiger-lily: 'when there's anybody worth talking to." ~ Lewis Carroll

SOOC, uncropped, no flash 

I didn't have my camera with me upon spotting this flower (after work) at an apartment complex; as a result, I drove home, got the camera, returned to the apartment complex, and........voilà!

Another view is here: http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/27621878_cwK9KV#!i=2527054311&k=KvmKpHX&lb=1&s=A

Thanks for your comments on yesterday's "Orange Sherbert" flower post.

Hang in there; tomorrow is Friday!!

***#12 photo of the day***

(photo taken 5/21/2013)
Wednesday, May 22, 2013   

"ORANGE SHERBET"

"Won't you come into the garden? I would like my roses to see you." ~ Richard Brinsley Sheridan

SOOC, uncropped, no flash

The final photo of roses from our neighbor's (to the right) yard 

Thanks for your comments and have a wonderful Wednesday!

***#5 photo of the day***

(photo taken 5/19/2013)
Tuesday, May 21, 2013

"OPULENT ORANGE"

"The rose has been a favorite flower of poets since poetry began. Maybe it's because like a poem, a rose can say so much without saying much at all. The soft silky feel of a fresh rose petal evokes tenderness; the fragrant scent of a fresh spring rose brings refreshment; the vibrant colors of red, pink, peach, purple, orange, yellow, and white roses remind us of the dazzling beauty of creation; and getting pricked by a thorn causes pain. Roses are a reflection of life." ~ Denise by Designs

SOOC, uncropped, no flash - another rose from our neighbor's (to the right) yard

I like the subtle overshadowing to the right.

Thanks for your comments on yesterday's "The Power of Two" roses photo.

Have a terrific Tuesday!

***#8 photo of the day***

(photo taken 5/19/2013)
Monday, May 20, 2013

"THE POWER OF TWO"

"I don't know whether nice people tend to grow roses or growing roses makes people nice." ~ Roland A. Browne

SOOC, uncropped, no flash

Our neighbors and other subdivision residents are so nice about me taking pics of flowers and other photo worthy finds in their yards. These were photographed yesterday in our neighbor's yard (to the right) of our home.

Also, I am appreciative of your comments / votes on yesterday's "Skyscape" photo; as a result, it was the #2 photo yesterday. Although it was the #1 photo for the majority of the day, I am not complaining or "sweating the small stuff." SmugMuggers rock!!

Have a "pretty in pink" and "rosy" Monday!

***#4 photo of the day***

(photo taken 5/19/2013)
Just a quick snap out the back door....  It was quite the stormy day yesterday.  Gusts of winds that blew trees down, rain and the like.  It was almost stopped raining when I noticed this rainbow in the backyard.  

This was taken in RAW and Jpeg so I choose the Jpeg one just changed a few sliders in Lightroom 4 and ran out the door to work.

Have a great Tue, thanks for the comments....... ♥connie
Sunday, May 12, 2013    

"FLORAL and STRIPES"  Theme

"A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials, heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine, desert us when troubles thicken around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts.” ~ Washington Irving

The debut of our May table setting.......

Happy Mother's Day to ALL women!!!  Believe it or not; we are nurturers by nature and in some way, either biological or spiritual mothers, surrogate mothers, mother-figures, Godmothers, grandmothers, great-grandmothers, aunts, sisters, cousins, sister-friends, and mentors.

Did you notice that I  reused the placemats, napkins, and napkin rings from the April table setting? Also, I spotted the bowl in Wal Mart about two weeks ago, and during that time, it matched perfectly with the April table setting, also.

Additional photos of this and other table settings are here: http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/11014855_M5W6FW#!i=2495635753&k=bCfWx3W

GOOD NEWS / EARLY MOTHER'S DAY GIFTS: I think I mentioned in one of my commentaries that I was enrolled in two graduate classes this semester while employed full-time; I am pursuing my 3rd degree - a Specialist degree and I am half-way finished.The semester officially ended last week and I earned an A in both classes (thank God) that were VERY challenging and involved a lot of reading, critical thinking, analyzing, and writing. All in all, I gained a wealth of knowledge, had the grace of God, a very supportive husband, and instructors who were true experts and professionals in their respective profession.

The table is spread; feast and enjoy your day!

***#12 photo of the day***

(table decorated and photographed on 5/6/2013)
Thursday, May 23, 2013

"TIGER-LILY"

"O Tiger-lily," said Alice, addressing herself to one that was waving gracefully about in the wind, "I wish you could talk!" 'We can talk," said the Tiger-lily: 'when there's anybody worth talking to." ~ Lewis Carroll

SOOC, uncropped, no flash

I didn't have my camera with me upon spotting this flower (after work) at an apartment complex; as a result, I drove home, got the camera, returned to the apartment complex, and........voilà!

Another view is here: http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/27621878_cwK9KV#!i=2527054311&k=KvmKpHX&lb=1&s=A

Thanks for your comments on yesterday's "Orange Sherbert" flower post.

Hang in there; tomorrow is Friday!!

***#12 photo of the day***

(photo taken 5/21/2013)
Thursday, May 23, 2013

"TIGER-LILY"

"O Tiger-lily," said Alice, addressing herself to one that was waving gracefully about in the wind, "I wish you could talk!" 'We can talk," said the Tiger-lily: 'when there's anybody worth talking to." ~ Lewis Carroll

SOOC, uncropped, no flash 

I didn't have my camera with me upon spotting this flower (after work) at an apartment complex; as a result, I drove home, got the camera, returned to the apartment complex, and........voilà!

Another view is here: http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/27621878_cwK9KV#!i=2527054311&k=KvmKpHX&lb=1&s=A

Thanks for your comments on yesterday's "Orange Sherbert" flower post.

Hang in there; tomorrow is Friday!!

***#12 photo of the day***

(photo taken 5/21/2013)
Thursday, May 23, 2013

"TIGER-LILY"

"O Tiger-lily," said Alice, addressing herself to one that was waving gracefully about in the wind, "I wish you could talk!" 'We can talk," said the Tiger-lily: 'when there's anybody worth talking to." ~ Lewis Carroll

SOOC, uncropped, no flash

I didn't have my camera with me upon spotting this flower (after work) at an apartment complex; as a result, I drove home, got the camera, returned to the apartment complex, and........voilà!

Another view is here: http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/27621878_cwK9KV#!i=2527054311&k=KvmKpHX&lb=1&s=A

Thanks for your comments on yesterday's "Orange Sherbert" flower post.

Hang in there; tomorrow is Friday!!

***#12 photo of the day***

(photo taken 5/21/2013)
See photo in original gallery.