Day 97 - 4/7/2011

Although I was a good girl and brought my lunch, I met Becky at the caf for lunch as usual.  Since I didn't have any student workers today to run errands for me, I decided to go by the mailroom to pick up my mail on the way back from lunch.  While on my stroll from the caf to the mailroom, I saw two people sitting near the Grotto painting (tripod and all).  Well, my curiosity was peaked, so Becky and I walked on over to the Grotto to see who was there and what was going on. 

These two strangers didn't look like any of our students and I didn't know their instructor, but I thought . . . hmmm, this might make a nice POD.  It would be something different. So, I decided to ask this young lady if she'd mind if I took her picture while she painted.  I briefly explained my 365 photo project, and she said it was okay to take her photo.  As I looked back over the three or four photos that I took, I can see some things that I would do different next time (that is if I remember to take the time to set up my shot properly).  The more photos you take, the more you learn.  And, isn't that what the 365 photo project is all about.

Anyway, I thought that this would be a welcomed change from taking my usual pictures of flowers (especially since most of the blooms have just about faded from most of the flowers on campus, with the exception of a few rose bushes).  I am still waiting to get a photo of those elusive birds, but I am being patient.  I know that I will get my opportunity soon enough.

Day 96 - 4/6/2011

skateboarding

My photographic creativity and motivation has wained a bit during the past week or so.  Perhaps it's because I haven't been any place new to take pictures.  Most of the flowers on the campus are gone, but then, I have probably exhausted my viewers with flower photos (especially since I can't really play around too much with the dof on my camera).

Luckily, I had my camera out as I was walking across campus and happened to see a student take off on his skateboard.  Unfortunately, I was a little too far away with my point-and-shoot to get a really good shot, so I had to crop quite a bit to get a decent shot and then the photo isn't as clear as it should be.  However, the picture came out with a bit of a textured look as if it were painted on canvas.  So, I said to myself, this will do considering my limitations (and the fact that I only took two other pics today).

I have been really busy with my job, which is causing me to work some late hours.  By the time I get home and take care of some other business, I haven't had much time to visit your blogs.  I really miss that, but I hope to catch up with you soon.  Please know that I haven't forgotten you and I hope to catch up this weekend.  See you all soon!

Cheryl

Day 95 - 4/5/2011

Broken Birdfeeder

Several weeks ago, Melvin bought and hung me a bird feeder.  Unfortunately, the crazy thing didn't want to stay put.  It was held together with plastic/rubber-type staps of some sort and staples and the straps kept slipping out of the staples.  Well, I had tried to clamp the staples down tighter so that the straps wouldn't come lose.  I would also put only a small amount of bird seed in the feeder at a time.

However, we had a pretty bad storm come through the area last night.  This morning when I woke up and looked outside, I found the birdfeeder shattered on the ground.  A squirrel was nearby eating up some of the seed that had fallen on the ground, so he didn't mind at all that my bird feeder had fallen.

I'm sure that my handy-man, Melvin, can put it back together, but I don't think we'll be hanging it back in the tree as it was before.  We will be looking to find a sturdier way to hang this feeder or we will try to find another one. 

In the meantime, I will supply bird feed to the feeder next door.  My next door neighbor does not use the feeder, which was bought by the previous neighbors.  So, I decided to fill up their feeder along with mine.  I saw a bird on their feeder this morning and a squirrel on the ground eating the seeds that had fallen to the ground.  Now, to get close enough to one of those little creatures that have been evading me for so long -- birds!

Day 94 - 4/4/2011

Miss Bridget

Day 93 - 4/3/2011

Little Miss Kellyanne

I am cheating a bit today.  Yes, I must confess that I didn't take any photos today.  Church was fabulous and then I went to the nursing home to visit my mother and I had to deal with some issues when I got there, so  . . . taking pictures was honestly the last thing on my mind.  I did take this photo Saturday night, so I did take it this weekend.

My sweet little granddaughter was just so intent on her mother's voice and she was smiling at the sound of Kelly taking.  It was precious.  You can tell by the look on her face that she loves her momma!  I wish I had taken the picture showing Kelly and Kellyanne's face but, as they say, hind-sight is 20-20.

Goodnight, my blog friends.  I have tried to check in on some of your blogs, so hopefully I'm not too far behind. I have Bible study on Monday night, but I hope to catch up with everyone later in the week.  I miss you with I don't get to see your photos and the work that you have been doing.  I learn so much from each of you.  God bless each of you, and good night!

Day 92 - 4/2/2011

Hummingbird Feeder

Last year, mother and I got her a hummingbird feeder.  I had no idea when the hummingbirds came around, but someone told me that they put nectur in their feeder and the hummingbirds were swarming all around the feeder and enjoying the nectur they had put out.

Well, I thought I should clean up mother's feeder and put it out.  I don't know whether or not I have the feeder in a good place, but it's out their with plenty of nectur in it.   I always think of mother when I place the feeder out there.  I wish she were here to enjoy it.  I miss you mother and wish you were here with me to enjoy seeing the birds!

Day 91 - 4/1/2011





Light Pink Azaleas

Azaleas of all shapes and colors can be seen on the college campus where I work, as well as in so many neighborhoods.  Some of the bushes looked as if they couldn't possibly hold one more bloom, but the rain of last week has caused some of the beautiful blossom to began falling.  I wanted to take another opportunity to photograph our beautiful azaleas.  So, on my way out the door on Friday afternoon that's exactly what I did.

I have been so busy this weekend attending a Priscilla Shirer simulcast (which was absolutely awesome!) that took place Friday night and Saturday morning, then unloaded a bunch of boxes from storage (single-handedly, I might add), and then today I went to church and visited with my mother at the nursing home. So, forgive me for not getting my pictures posted. I did some, but I just couldn't manage to stay awake to post them.

Well, I have two more days to go and then it's off to bed!