~through the eyes of gigi~
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What you'll see here is life ... Someones real life!
Maybe mine. Maybe yours.
But always...
through the eyes of GiGi
Day 68...A Conclusion
Day 68
Well, if I can say one thing about a lesson in photography...
today has been a lesson from the time I woke up till now!!
After many controlled test shots today, and noticing a difference in clarity, sharpness and focus the last few weeks, I've come to the conclusion that my additional appendage
(my camera)
(my camera)
is once again not functioning at top performance.
As much as I hate to be without it again, I'm going to call tomorrow
and see whether the work done in January might possibly still be under repair warranty since the problems I'm having now are the same as why I sent it in before.
Today, in all my efforts to keep trying, I did manage to catch a couple of acceptable (but not great) shots of my beautiful Labrador, Meadow.
I think these shots show how well behaved, attentive and patient she is
until he makes the throw...
until he makes the throw...
which allows her to do what she loves most...fetch and retrieve!
She just doesn't know it's really supposed to be a bird.
She likes her stick (log)....:)
Day 67...Progress, Question, Anticipation
Day 67
Other than the obvious pleasure of such mild Winter weather,
I've noticed some other benefits too!
I do believe the Vinca that I've been nurturing for
the last couple of years has tripled in coverage!!!
Yaaay!
It has such a sweet little flower
with lush green leaves and isn't invasive at all.
Grows great anywhere you put it! Shade for sure!
Just takes some time to get established!
I've noticed some other benefits too!
I do believe the Vinca that I've been nurturing for
the last couple of years has tripled in coverage!!!
Yaaay!
It has such a sweet little flower
with lush green leaves and isn't invasive at all.
Grows great anywhere you put it! Shade for sure!
Just takes some time to get established!
Sweet Vinca
I'm not sure what this beautiful tree is.
Every year I mean to ask my neighbor and keep forgetting :/
Every year I mean to ask my neighbor and keep forgetting :/
Can anyone tell me? Unlike most flowering ornamental trees,
this one leafs out first, then blooms.
I love this tree! I'm glad it grows right on our fence line...It's as good as my own! :)
But, what's your name?
Mild Winter. Just one more reason to get the feeders ready a bit early. I'm not sure (just assuming) but think the Hummers might fly back in a couple of weeks earlier than usual so I decided to be ready! Feeders should be out by the middle of April to attract them to your yard so a couple of weeks head start can't hurt!
I'll report back later if it was a good idea!
...Anticipation...
Calling all Hummingbirds...I'm ready for YOU! :)
Day 66...299 To Go!
Day 66
This weather is beyond beautiful!
But as much as I love it, I'm not holding my breath for it to remain like this without
at least one more blast from Old Man Winter...
I heard the weather man say it's still a very real possibility that Winter could rear it's ugly head again before it's all over...but I sure hope not!
Enough of that dreaded Winter talk though, I need to take advantage of the way it is now!
As much as I wished I could've spent the entire day out and about,
there was work to be done!
there was work to be done!
Housework, yard work, and Mom-in-law coming for dinner didn't leave me much of any extra time to get out (except out in the backyard.)
It did feel good though to get another section of yard cleaned up
and in the yard waste dumpster! ...(no boring photo of that again)
and in the yard waste dumpster! ...(no boring photo of that again)
I swear, for someone who lives in the suburbs,
the leaves and clean up NEVER end around here.
the leaves and clean up NEVER end around here.
When it comes to yard clean up, I feel like I live in the woods!!!
I was determined to not have an indoor photo on today's blog though so
after I got that dumpster stomped and packed full once again, I did decide to make a quick run out to see if I could find a barn. I had absolutely no idea where I was headed, as usual!!! Normally that doesn't bother me except I knew I had to get back and get dinner started since Mom was coming over. The pressure was on! Well, I actually found a few but not all of them were situated in such a way that it was safe to stop the car and get out...I did find this one in particular that I really liked...
It looked so small sitting on the masses of acreage that surrounded it.
It made me think of the song....
♪ I can see for miles and miles, I can see for miles and miles ...♪
Day 65...City Life
Day 65
A modge podge of fun activities for today! Very "on the go" but FUN!
We couldn't have ordered weather any nicer than it was today.
I love doing things here in the city that I've never done before and when that happens it always makes me think, "wow, how could I've not done this or known about this before."
No matter! I know now and have checked one more city activity off my list...
Waiting for and watching the trains from the freight yard bridge!!!
Here's just a few of many photos I took today.
I love trains, old buildings, the city view and flowers too
so these are some of my favorites from today... :)
hope you enjoy them too!
♪ I hear that train a comin' ♪
♪ it's rollin' 'round the bend ♪
View of the Western Auto building from the bridge.
Stuart Hall building view from bridge
City view from Liberty Memorial
Tulips on Summit St.
Day 64...Neighborhood Beauty
Day 64
More of Spring to love.
Where my street ends, a wooded field begins.
I was able to catch a bit of my neighborhood beauty this afternoon as I arrived home!
But the signs are there...(green leaves)...the flowering is almost over.
I hope to catch some more this weekend before it's too late!!
Even as the gorgeous flowering trees turn to green, there will be so many more blooming beauties to look forward to for the next few months! I can't wait!
Bowing Down
Tangled Beauty
Not My Backyard
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