Monday, June 30, 2008

Hay There

Ms. Cow graciously ceases her munching to oblige me and my camera.

Sunday, June 29, 2008

Someone's Home

The countryside keeps its secrets in abandoned homes hidden in its hills and valleys. Lying in the thickets and overcome with weeds, they are left to die. Someone once called them "home," but we will never know their stories.

Saturday, June 28, 2008

World of Wonder

So much to explore! Where do I start? No better place than on a bridge to determine your direction.

Friday, June 27, 2008

In The Spotlights

The setting sun produces a show of light behind a budding star.

Thursday, June 26, 2008

Ready and Waiting

As the afternoon sun calls it a day, two rockers invite sweet repose.

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Take Your Pick

Nothing better than home-grown fruit straight from the farmer's market. Now for the strawberry shortcake!

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Electric Clouds

The open spaces of the countryside reveal an interesting display of the ingenuity of man to harness energy vs. the natural beauty of God-given light at sunset.

Monday, June 23, 2008

Ray of Hope

Darkness falls as the evening sun bids goodnight from the western sky. One last ray of light peaks through the shadowed flowers hanging on my porch. With the promise of morning, daylight will return in all its glory.

Saturday, June 21, 2008

Bird Patrol

A bluebird sits atop this sign, seemingly watching for the horse to cross. Now tell me, where else but in the country do you have signs for horses? I love it!

Friday, June 20, 2008

Ready. Set. Go!

For those of us who never knew that blueberries don't actually grow in plastic boxes at our local grocery store, this is how they actually look as they ripen on the plants out here in the country. Shown here are the "three stages of yum." I'll have the one on the left, please.

Thursday, June 19, 2008

Welcome Lights

The warmth of home reaches through the darkness to offer peace and rest at the end of a very long day.


Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Behind The Scene

Mom and baby colt peek through the nursery fence at the barn. Soon he'll be in the pastures out front. . . . . the perfect picture of a spirit running free.

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Country Road

How about an evening stroll in the country? Relax and let it take you anywhere you want!

Monday, June 16, 2008

Straight From The Heart

No series on country living would be complete without the mention of country music. Though it was born deep within the hearts of country folk, it is the voice that speaks for us all.

Sunday, June 15, 2008

One Stop

Where else but in the country can you get your gas from an outdated pump, pick up the groceries on your list, say hello to your neighbors and sit down for a home-cooked meal all at the same place?

Saturday, June 14, 2008

All American Barn

I have chosen this photo to begin my "Life in the Country" series because I couldn't think of a better one than a barn which proudly displays the symbol of life in this country.

Friday, June 13, 2008

Let's go!

Since I posted the cowboy's photo yesterday, it seems appropriate to give him a horse. In fact, this inspires me to share a few more photos typical of country life. Stay tuned . . . .

Thursday, June 12, 2008

Ready To Ride

That faraway look in a cowboy's eyes never really leaves him. The lure of adventure always runs deep within his soul.

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Hypnotic Shadow

While enjoying the morning sun on my porch, this fellow decided to keep me company. He sat there for quite some time, seemingly mesmerized by his elongated shadow.

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Winged Splendor

It is as if this Canadian goose knows how beautiful she is. She graciously performed a water ballet as I happily snapped her photo.

Monday, June 9, 2008

Greener Grass

In this case, the grass is definitely greener on the other side of the fence!

Saturday, June 7, 2008

Pigeon Portrait

This fellow seemed to like being photographed and cooperated fully in my attempt to capture the beauty of his luminous coloring in the early evening light.

Friday, June 6, 2008

Sunbathers

Three turtles take some time out to soak up some rays.

Thursday, June 5, 2008

Retired

The stories this old truck could tell, but he sits alone behind an old barn with nothing left to do and no one left to listen.


Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Puzzling

Wondering what this is? It reminds me of a jigsaw puzzle, any piece of it beautifully contributing to the whole. It is, in fact, another unique viewing point created in the Chinese Gardens in Portland, Oregon.

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Who, me?


"I promise I don't have any seeds behind my back. I really don't."

Monday, June 2, 2008

Butterflower

Where does the honeysuckle end and the butterfly begin?

Sunday, June 1, 2008

Just A Swingin'

Ready for sun and fun! Kick back and enjoy the moment.