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Here comes the rain again…
By Silver Blue
Woke up this morning to Mother Nature having a field day in raining, and knocking the proliferation of pollen into the gutter and down the drain.
Hard to see in these photos, but the old lady is really having a go at it. We’ll end up somewhere between 1/4 of an inch and 5 inches today, depending on which weather forecaster you listen to. I’m hedging my bets in the 1-2″ range. We need it. The weather has been hot and dry.
Of course, I’d be more happy if we didn’t get it in a 5 minute period, but over the course of the day, so it has a chance to sink in, allowing every plant, tree, and shrub the ability to drink their fill.
As the rain bubbles and dances its way down the gutter, along the curb, there are patches that are heavy yellow with pollen. For the moment, adios allergies.
Very little wind associated with this, however. I was hoping to hear the windchimes in their tonal song, but it’s not meant to be.
After all the blue skies of recent, I must admit that Mother Nature does look good in grey.
But there is such a thing as too much. Quit showing off.
I was fortunate. The rain let up just long enough to grab a few shots and then back up on the porch I went.
Just remember “Hey now, what we had is gone…But I still remember you. Just like a rose after the rain, Something beautiful remains.” (“Something Beautiful Remains”, Tina Turner)
Silver Blue, who says “For every thing that happens…there is a song.”
Why do you build me up…
By Silver Blue
…buttercup, baby…
Seeing Double. Well, not really double. But these ARE the first shots with the lens doubler. Took my 300mm lens and made a 600mm out of it. I really can’t wait for the full moon to see what the new photos will look like (the new moon (and lots of rain) is happening tonight, SO….that’s out the window…)
The orangy/pinky rose is getting ready to burst forth again.
Not QUITE in focus (I’m having to do it all manually), these are across the street, 1/2 of the way back on the neighbour’s property.
Finally, also in the yard…. 
Almost Crimson…and clover. Over and over.
[audio:https://www.eyesofsilverblue.com/bmubcc.mp3]Silver Blue, who has designated today as self-care day. I need sleep.
Classic car…
By Silver Blue
…a 57 Chevrolet.
As seen cruising down the boulevard at the Oceanfront. A beautifully restored and maintained vehicle.
Silver Blue, who is thankful to be out of the sun and in the air conditioning again.
I’m your biggest fan
By Silver Blue
…I’ll follow you until you buy me, Capo, Capodimonte…
Having walked 7+ miles today, I’m a bit worn out. Still, I love the look of capodimonte, so… enjoy and I’ll post more photos tomorrow.
Silver Blue, who bets you’re probably singing Lady Gaga’s Paparazzi in your head…
Our daily bread…
By Silver Blue
…basket.
Some of the best shots I’ve ever taken weren’t staged. They simply came to me, in a flash, such as this empty bread basket at a luncheon where I was attempting to amuse myself while the speaker was engaged in discourse on a topic I couldn’t follow. These are the shots that nourish not only my body, but my mind as well.
Sometimes, repetitive patterns catch my eye (the OH! Something Shiny! syndrome). While I tend to eschew photographing plated lunches because they’re so cookie cutter, there are times it’s been what captured my interest. Take yet another plated lunch and you’ll get…
I’m serious here. Who takes photos of someone eating, of a mostly empty plate, and of a fork going back in for more? That would be… me.
Finally… a photo that warms my heart. Taken in 2006, my mom and dad.talk about nourishing the soul.
Still in love after almost 44 years. I love you both.
[audio:https://www.eyesofsilverblue.com/dw-rft.mp3]Silver Blue… who today found so much truth in the saying “I used to think I could never lose someone if I photographed them enough. In fact, my pictures show me how much I’ve lost.” – Nan Goldin
I beg your pardon…
By Silver Blue
….how’d you like to stroll through my rose garden?
The first rose of the year, the burgundy iceberg (photographed Sunday, April 8, 2012):
As it opened and filled the air with fragrance…
Gotta love those old fashioned roses. The second rose to bloom was 12′ off the ground — the climbing peace (which has over 40 buds on it …before I lost count!):
This was taken yesterday (April 10, 2012) morning as I was out the door and on the way to work.
Today, it’s a bit more open:
We have two orange roses…Tropicana:
Plus a tall orange/pinkish rose that I don’t know its name:
There’s another blossom getting ready to open on that burgundy iceberg:
As well as one that is much further along:
Finally… and most definitely not last… “Bud” is back and ready to have a go at it again:
I love this time of year for the roses, but not for the pollen. Still… you want one, you’ve gotta put up with the other.
[audio:https://www.eyesofsilverblue.com/la-rg.mp3]Silver Blue, who asks that you smile for a while, let’s be jolly…love shouldn’t be so melancholy. Come along and share the good times…while we can!
Your moment of Zen.
By Silver Blue
Not feeling too swift tonight.
May you find peace, serenity, and calmness in this photo.
Silver Blue, who’s off to bed. Nite all.
A bird’s eye view…
By Silver Blue
Yesterday offered me the opportunity to do something I’d spoken of for quite some time, but never had the opportunity to do. Go to the top of the parking deck beside our building and get pictures of our building, then reverse position and capture the football stadium.
It looks to different from above!
The problem I had was finding time to be able to get to the top and photo — Before they changed the parking patterns, it was hard to find a space in the upper levels that would have allowed access. A Saturday afternoon, however, spelled no such problems.
It’s really interesting because from ground level, you can’t see ANY of the black construction on the roof:
This photo was taken April 29, 2003 — before they built the parking deck, before the moved the building sign from south to north, and when we obviously had a malfunctioning front door, which seems to be stuck open.
Switching sides of the parking deck:
S. B. Ballard Stadium at Foreman Field. Home to Monarch Football.
There’s talk of expanding the stadium by taking out the bleachers on the far end. (On the near end are luxury suites and club house boxes).
Feel the Roar. BE the Roar.
Come alive and show that Monarch Pride! Still, love the glow of the afternoon sun from atop the deck. These were taken just before the banquet I photographed last night, and last night’s blog photos were taken after that event. Strangely enough, even with continually raising my camera to my eye, I wasn’t “seeing” a lot of photos to be taken. There were 298 taken in the 3+ hour banquet, and those are being provided to the client, but I only managed 13 shots before and 9 shots after…it wasn’t one of my more “creative” days.
[audio:https://www.eyesofsilverblue.com/al-lb.mp3]Silver Blue, who has been down for the count most of the day, but don’t count me out just yet.
As darkness descends…
By Silver Blue
Three photos of ODU at nighttime.
The lion (the Monarch, Big Blue). Thanks to another piece of artwork, he almost looks like a rhino:
I can’t explain why the staircase on our parking deck spoke to me. Maybe it was the repeating form and shape.
Sure, it’s not “art”, but to me, it’s an interesting photo. 🙂
[audio:https://www.eyesofsilverblue.com/ss-bag.mp3]Silver Blue, who is beyond weary tonight. Over and… out.
Now, when I look at the clouds across the moon…
By Silver Blue | 1 comment
1…there’s so much to learn about photographing that giant white orb.
Clouds will cause a light spillage, causing for a misshapen moon.
The lower the ISO, the better. I thought a higher ISO would mean shorter exposure but I should have gone for shorter shutter speed. Note that above, you can see the roundness of the moon in the dark cloud — the brightness (and spillage) are creeping outside the size of the moon.
Still, with a bit of luck, I achieved a few photos worth mentioning (even with lens flare!)
I love the sheer moodiness of this photo. Almost like the introduction to a horror movie.
Perhaps the best for last (well, of the shots from last night). I almost looks as if the moon is experiencing solar flares. 🙂
[audio:https://www.eyesofsilverblue.com/rah-catm.mp3]Silver Blue, who still looks with inquisitive wonder at that sleeping satellite….
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