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Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Surprises in the sky and other shots

I was outside yesterday evening shooting the sunset when I caught the sounds of the birds flying out from the trees. You can see the beginning of their formation on the right hand side of the shot above and then the full group as they came out below.
There was no time to adjust the camera settings or to do anything but push the button as I tried to follow the birds before they disappeared behind the trees. Not the best shots but a pleasant surprise to capture those few seconds at all.My lavender is about done for the year but I'm optimistic that it will be back in the spring. The lavender above has been coming back each year for 10 years since I started it by seed which I enjoy. I think plants I started from seed, that give me pleasure for decades are my favorites.
The morning glories have made a brief come back after being zapped by heat. I thought they were done for the year but as the rain came, and the weather cooled, they have made a brief come back before the frost will lay them to rest. The seeds they have dropped will bring out the new plants in the spring.My storage building roses are continuing to soften the look of my utilitarian building. They tend to hang on even past the first few frosty evenings so hopefully they will do that for me this year.
I haven't used my outdoor shower in years, partly because of the need to conserve water. I suppose next spring if the drought conditions remain over I may turn that water back on. In the meantime it cracks me up how the shower head is surrounded by vines. Soon the leaves will drop off the vines and the shower will look lonely.
I guess I'll end with one of the cardinals which fake me out much of the year. I look up in the fall and at first I think they are a red leaf. I look up in the spring and summer and think they are a flower.

21 comments:

Photo Cache said...

That morning glory shot is magical. Fantastic effect you captured there.

Anonymous said...

sure, why not!

ellen b. said...

Look at that fat bird! :0) Love it. Your skies and the lines of birds are great. I won't be out and about taking photos these next few days. It is so darn hot here. Too hot to walk...

Anonymous said...

Great shots!!!! Have a great day! Hope you'll visit me back..

Dr.John said...

I see the geese now every morning in the field behind the house. The dog makes sure I don't get a picture.
Your lucky if your Roses last beyond the first frost. Ours didn't. I enjoyed all your pictures as usual.

SabineM said...

lovely shots as always. Love the sky ones! WOW.. lovely colors!
The morning glory. Did you touch it up? It looks like light is coming through it! wow

Miss Melanoma said...

Lovely shots, Carver.

Anonymous said...

I remember my mom used to have morning glory plants growing all over our fence and our neighbour will always ask for its flowers. Which she used for colouring on her cakes. Pretty colour I remember :)

Pretty Life Online said...

I love looking at morning glory flowers....Perfect shots Carver as always... Mine's up too Hope to see you around!

Anonymous said...

Such wonderful sky and your garden is simply beautiful!! even the outdoor shower, because of the vines :)

Heart of Rachel said...

I've never seen birds in formation like that. Those are great shots. I love the color of the sky too. I like the striking color of the cardinal.

maryt/theteach said...

Carver, beautiful shots of skies and flowers! I've been wanting to shoot a picture of a morning glory... Fat cardinal, Ha! :)

marcia@joyismygoal said...

oh two of my favorites cardinals and geese fights nice post

Wayfaring Wanderer said...

I love those birdy shots!

Dee said...

Another "Beam Me Up, Scotty" shot of that beautiful blue flower. I love that flower! It looks like you could crawl inside it and live a happy, healthy, beautiful life, doesn't it?

desert dirt diva said...

wonderful shots as always

DeLi said...

lovely series. it is so rejuvenating to look at

MumbaiiteAnu said...

Lovely shots of the birds and the flowers. I miss those formations of birds flying till I get out my camera.

Rambling Woods said...

I think all my flowers will be gone after this weekend's frost..Oh well.

Sienna said...

Opportune pics of the birds, I know exactly what you are talking about, it goes, ahhhh-camera-out of bag-click click!! Lots of fun.
Amazing close ups too, the m/glory looking celestial, u r so good on close ups, I think if I followed u around u could show me a thing or two. I'd be no trouble. :)

Pam

Carver said...

Thanks so much to everyone for visiting and commenting. I appreciate each one so much.

Pam I wish we could take turns following each other. I know I'd learn a lot from you.