I take pictures with my phone, and some are better than others. Don’t expect too much.
These shots are from recent rambles in my neighborhood: I don’t like to go so far these days that I might have to use a public bathroom! Actually, there is one photo that is not mine. It was taken by my friend Kristina’s Arizona cousin. So adorable! I don’t think we have quail around here.
Let me start with a few oddities: a lily that had a tough time waking up, the first possum to visit my yard in 38 years, and a whimsical tombstone (the more traditional family of the deceased had their way with the other side).
From there we move to the baby quail, hatched in a flower pot, lovely shadows early and late, and kindness rocks. I think initially the young artists started making the rocks just to cheer people up, but now they have set up a way to sell them for the benefit of the Boston Food Bank. Outside the front door of their house, they have a poster of a giant thermometer to mark how they’re doing with their donation goals — the way one might do for Community Chest. I’m impressed.
Moving along to the community garden, I love one person’s tidy plot with a woven gate. In fact, I love all the spring scenes I’ve collected, including skunk cabbage and ferns unfurling. The spring photos could illustrate the children’s book I’ve been rereading, The Secret Garden — so full of joy about nature! Don’t laugh when I tell you why I originally thought about asking the library for the e-book: all those people dying of cholera in the beginning, followed by a happy life for the survivors.
The last picture is from the elementary school’s playground. At most times of day, there is no one on the school grounds, and unless I can keep a steady six-foot distance walking with a friend, going where there is no one at all is pretty much my favorite thing these days.
Splendid article! Thank you…
Thanks. It’s amazing what new things one can see without going anywhere new.
Ha! I guess that one’s interests give away who one is. And here I thought I was so camouflaged!
When seeing these photos, I learn more who you are and also more how to explore my own neighbourhood. Thanks for sharing.
Love your photos! My teenage daughter said she’s bored here and wants to move to a new state. I told her she just needs to open her eyes because beauty surrounds us no matter where we are.
Thank you for that thought. The lockdown is very hard for teens, I think, and for little ones.
Blogger Deb at A Bear’s Thimble, https://abearsthimble2.wordpress.com/, sent an email: “The quail are the sweetest looking little birds! Loved every minute of sightseeing.😍”
I couldn’t get over how that little antenna feather sticks up from a baby quail’s head, just like a grown-up’s.
Lovely photos! Thanks for sharing
It’s surprising what a camera phone can do. The only trick I know is cropping.
Yeah, technology keeps us in awe!