Moonbeams

How about the waning gibbous moon? It's been beautiful. I've had my eyes (and lens) to the sky recently, although I didn't get a chance to see the Eta Aquarid meteor shower. There is too much light pollution where we are. Did you see any meteors?

Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky - The Seasons, Op. 37b - May, Starlit Nights

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Signs of Spring

I've been lazy about blogging, but busy about admiring the signs of spring. The fat robin in the first photo was staring at me through the window one morning while I was making tea. Luckily I had my camera nearby. It's my favorite bird photo so far.

Happy April!

Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky - The Seasons, Op. 37b - April, Snowdrop

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Equinox

Tomorrow is the vernal equinox, but this month has already felt like spring. We were recently given a bird feeder. It took a week for the birds to find it, but finally a group of chipping sparrows discovered the seeds. Ever since, it's been a bird buffet. I just wanted to share some photos of them from yesterday.

Happy spring!

Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky - The Seasons, Op. 37b - March, Song of the Lark

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Bouquet

Many thanks for your comments on the last post. They mean so much to me and I appreciate them all. Your kindness and understanding is almost overwhelming, and it give me a real sense of community. Much love to you all!

I will be posting updates, but in the meantime I want get back to blogging things I love and enjoying others' blogs. For the first time in months I've felt like picking up my camera again.

My lovely in-laws sent me a beautiful bouquet recently. It was very exciting since it was the first time someone sent flowers to my front door. I can't think of a much more cheerful message than a yellow bouquet. It didn't take long for me to deconstruct it, however, and photograph some of the details.

Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky - The Seasons, Op. 37b - February, Carnival

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Birds of America

1. Plate 67. Red-winged Starling or Marsh Blackbird

2. Plate 44. Summer Red Bird

3. Plate 157. Rusty Grakle

4. Plate 159. Cardinal Grosbeak

5. Plate 39. Crested Titmouse

6. Plate 97. Little Screech Owl

I think these works by John James Audubon are fascinating. There's something very cozy about them - probably because images like these always remind me of my grandmother. She loved paintings and illustrations of birds, and had Sallie Middleton prints around her house. Also, I can picture prints of these works hanging in the library of my dreams - a library with three levels, a fireplace and over-stuffed chairs.

I hope to be blogging more soon, and I hope you all have had a wonderful January.

Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky - The Seasons, Op. 37b - January, At the Fireside

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Evergreen

This morning's frost on the evergreen shrubbery and azaleas.

Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky - The Seasons, Op. 37b - December, Christmas

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Clouds of October

With the advent of fierce weather, I'm surprised the colorful leaves haven't been swept entirely from the trees. The autumn colors stand out brilliantly under dark clouds, however.

Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky - The Seasons, Op. 37b - October: Autumn Song

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Goldenrod and Friends

I just wanted to share a few shots from the very end of August and the first week of September. I've recently felt compelled to document all the goldenrod and other September-ish things I see!

A big thank you to everyone who sent submissions for WWMTA II. Although I didn't get as many submissions as I had hoped, I believe the ones I was sent will make this project extra-special. I've decided to delay the release date to January or early February, so I have time to create additional material. Also, who doesn't need a bit of autumn cheer in the middle of winter?

I'm keeping poetry submissions open for the next three months, so anyone who feels inspired by the season is welcome to send in their work! I am sorry about the delay of plans for anyone who was looking forward to this sooner, but sometimes plans must be adapted. I'm very excited about this, and grateful for all the support from you. In the meantime, have a wonderful September!

Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky - The Seasons, Op. 37b - September: The Hunt

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