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As the Agapanthus begin to unfurl in my garden, a fresh purpose greets the day. It's moments like these, witnessing nature's simple artistry, that compel this old guy to grab his camera and seek out beauty.
Known as Lily-of-the-Nile or African Lily, this herbaceous perennial, hailing from South Africa, graces us with its magnificent blue or white blooms, poised elegantly atop slender stalks—a truly captivating subject.
"Time of the Season" is a song by the American rock band The Zombies, released in 1968. It was written by keyboardist Rod Argent and became their biggest hit, reaching number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1969.
(Nikon Z6III, Nikon 70-200/2.8 (F-Mount) @ 170 mm, 1/6 sec @ f/2.8, ISO 140, focus stacked, edited to taste)
Sometimes it’s the Littlest of Things that Make You Happy
After a rainy day, I just can't resist heading out to hunt for mushrooms. What can I say? I guess I'm just a bit old and wonderfully crazy!
(Nikon Z6III, Nikon 28-400 f/4-8, 1/320 @ f/6.7, ISO 720, edited to taste)
... Moments will soon pass, and you will wish you had treasured them more.
This little succulent plant was given to me several years ago by my mother, who was in her late 80’s at the time.
I didn’t want to hurt my mother's feelings, so I humored her by putting it in a pot and sticking the pot in a remote corner of my back yard. I figured the plant would die shortly and I wouldn’t need to care for it any longer.
As with many of the things I have taken for granted in my life, turned out that my Mother was the one to die, not the little plant. I've learned to appreciate life as it happens.
(Nikon Z6III, 28-400/6.3, 1/125 @ f/11, ISO 2800, edited to taste)
I took my pooch for a walk along the ocean-front path in Laguna Beach today. She was a good girl, waiting patiently while I framed this shot. It was a good day !!
(Nikon Z6III, 17-28/2.8 @ 17 mm, 1/100 @ f/14, ISO 100, edited to taste)
Cloudy skies and a gentle drizzle kept me close to home today, but my garden offered a bright spot: a geranium, just beginning to bud. The sight sparked a memory, and soon Karen Carpenter's voice filled my ears with "We've Only Just Begun" as I worked on this photo.
🎶 Before the rising sun, we fly
So many roads to choose
We'll start out walking and learn to run. And yes, we've just begun 🎶
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Geraniums:
Want to add a splash of happy to your life? Geraniums are your answer. These guys are bursting with bold, beautiful blooms in all sorts of colors, and they're super easy to care for. Just pop them in a sunny spot, give them a little water, and watch them thrive, whether it's on a windowsill, patio, or hanging basket!
(Nikon Z6III, Nikor 105/2.8, 1/2000 @ f/3.3, ISO 400, edited to taste)
It's starting to get hot in Southern California, so I chose a leftover chrysanthemum from a 4th of July bouquet for an indoor photo project. It was a good way to distract myself from watching more videos of the ongoing flood tragedy in Texas.
(Nikon Z6III, Nikkor 105/2.8, 1.3 sec @ f/11, ISO 100, focus stacked, edited to taste)
Went over to the coast for a couple of hours to check out the afternoon weather.
Spotted these sailboats heading back to harbor just ahead of an approaching storm.
Every boat made it to safety, and all was good at the end of the day.
(Nikon Z6III, 28-400/ f/4-8, 1/800 @ f/14, ISO 400)
My Brother-in-law passed-on last night, leaving us after 82 years. The Mrs. is back home, and life goes on.
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The Chrysanthemum:
The Chrysanthemum, aka “mums,” is the Queen of the Fall Flowers, celebrating the season in jewel colors: yellow, lavender, pink, purple, red, bronze, orange, and white. Each bloom consists of tiny flowers called florets. Bloom forms range in size from pincushion petite to giant spiders.
(Nikon Z6III, Tamron 70-300/6.3, 1/500 @ f/18, ISO 2800, edited to taste)
Autumn is the Antidote to Stifling Summer
- Terri Guillemets
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Thought I’d take another shot at a Still Life. The Mrs. has been staying at the hospital with her brother who is severely ill. I’m dog sitting our pooch and not getting out much. All that said, I’m doing much better than those folks suffering from the effects of Hurricane Helene. My thoughts are with all those who are suffering today.
(Nikon Z6III, 24/120 @ 64 mm, 0.6 sec @ f/8, ISO 100, edited to taste)
My thoughts for the Holiday Season 💖
"What the World Needs Now Is Love" is a 1965 popular song with lyrics by Hal David and music composed by Burt Bacharach. First recorded and made popular by Jackie DeShannon, it was released on April 15, 1965.
(Nikon Z6III, 24-120/4.0 @ 110 mm, 1 sec @ f/5.6, ISO 100, edited to taste)
The Alabama Hills are a striking range of rugged, rocky formations and natural arches located in the eastern Sierra Nevada, near the town of Lone Pine in California, USA.
They sit at the base of Mount Whitney, the tallest peak in the contiguous United States, creating a dramatic contrast between the jagged hills and the towering, snow-capped Sierra mountains.
Geologically, the Alabama Hills are composed of weathered granite, shaped over millions of years by erosion into rounded, sculpted forms. They date back about 150 million years, formed from plutonic rock that cooled underground and was later exposed by uplift and erosion. This process gave them their distinctive, almost otherworldly appearance.
The Alabama Hills have been a Hollywood favorite since the 1920s. Their proximity to Los Angeles and their unique, versatile landscape have made them a go-to location for hundreds of movies, especially Westerns.
Classics like How the West Was Won and Gunga Din, as well as modern films like Iron Man and Django Unchained, were shot here. The area’s Movie Road even has a self-guided tour pointing out key filming spots.
The area holds traces of Indigenous history, with petroglyphs scattered across the rocks, left by the Paiute and Shoshone peoples who lived in the region long before settlers arrived.
So much to make me happy in this photo. A fun photo workshop last Sunday where I was able to try out a modern Nikon camera (Z6iii) and good lens, make some new friends and meet this cute Capybara at the Wildlife HQ, Sunshine Coast Queensland.
NB the first photo was replaced with this similar pic in order to meet the requirements for the Crazy Tuesday rules
At the end of the day, I am thankful that my blessings are bigger than my problems.
May your Thanksgiving meal be bountiful, shared with cherished friends, and filled with love.
(Nikon Z6III, Tamron 50-400/4.5 @ 71 mm, 1/5 sec @ f/5.6, ISO 800, focus stacked, edited to taste)
Simplicity is the Ultimate Sophistication
– Leonardo Da Vinci
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This lovely Rose was found on my morning pooch-walk. Took me two days to get back to the rose with camera in hand, so I was delighted to find the had waited patiently. Made my Day… but I’m easy to please ;-)
Nikon Z6III, Tamron 50-400/6.3, 1/1600 @ f/8.0, ISO 14,400, edited to taste)