Tag Archives: lilacs

Day 136 – Leaves

Lilac bush catching the last bit of sun before it fell below the western horizon. Shot hand-held using Speedlite with soft box attachment to provide a little fill.

Grape leaves and baby grapes.

Day 119 – Spring!

Spring is busting out all over in my backyard.  I shot these this morning while the sun was still relatively low in the sky.

Some apple blossoms . . .

I’m loving the rim from the sunlight in this one.

The lilacs have gone nuts.

I plan on posting more of my f/2.2 photos a bit later today, but first I have PRINTING to do!

Backyard Beauty

It’s like every tree and shrub decided, “NOW!”

Apple blossoms

White cherry blossoms

Lilacs

More white cherry blossoms

And, still more white cherry blossoms

Day 92 – Tender shoots

Wow. Three full months down! I can hardly believe it.  Day One of Month Four on deck.

The backyard is starting to spring to life . . .

My peony, a gift for my wedding shower in 2002, has never failed to provide spectacular blooms. I’m always happy to see these quick-growing shoots make their appearance.

My favorite flowers, though, are roses. We’ve got about five bushes in our backyard. I can’t wait for their sweet-smelling blooms!

The lilac bushes are all springing to life as well.