11/365: Umbrella

This is a new branch on my schefflera, also known as an umbrella plant. It was in a planter I sent my grandfather and when he moved to an apartment, he gave it back to me because of lack of space--I've had it for more than 20 years! When it reached the ceiling, I cut the top off and planted it (after rooting in water first).

10/365: Patterns

I love the colors and patterns in this plant that I've had for many years. I've always called it a prayer plant but learned from Google today that it is a red maranta.

9/365: Plant

It's a good thing this amaryllis bulb was on the clearance table at Home Depot since I'm not sure it will bloom. (My fault since I have forgotten to water it except a couple of times since I planted it before the holidays.) I think it grew an inch overnight when I gave it a good drink the other day. Keep your fingers crossed for me that it blooms! :) 

8/365: Monochrome

Not sure what was up with this bird. It stood on the porch (very close to the door, photo not cropped) breathing heavily for at least 5 minutes, its whole body shaking.

7/365: Cold!

It doesn't look like -0.9 degrees outside my back door, does it? You can see I will have lots of pruning to do this spring!

6/365: Surfaces

Weathered wood, plexiglass (with some snow), metal, and feathers. I think that about covers it!

5/365: Fluffy

 

I love the blooms on our zebra grass in the winter!

4/365: Stand Out

This red-bellied woodpecker's red cap definitely stands out!

And just for fun!

                

3/365: Contrast

The snow was so pretty on the holly bush this morning. I'll admit that I cheated and shot through the door instead of going outside since it was only 10 degrees--much too cold for me to go out with the camera.

2/365: Water

Yesterday was blue skies and sunshine, today was gray with rain and snow and sleet. Water drops on our Japanese Maple:

1/365: Weather(ed)

Happy New Year! 2014 began with a gorgeous sunny day, perfect weather for shooting this weathered barn (built in the early 1930s) at my in-laws home. (I'll admit, I planned to shoot the entire barn but couldn't get far enough away with the 100mm lens on the camera. Too much trouble to change it, so I'll shoot more of the barn later.)

Out with the 365 Challenge and In with 2010 Virtual Photowalk

I only posted about 70% of the 365 photos that was my goal for the 2009 Challenge. Another goal for the challenge was to improve my photography skills and I think I succeeded in that! There's still so much I need to learn but I realize that will take time and lots of practice!

I've joined in the 2010 Virtual Photowalk. (This is not a 365 photo challenge, so I don't have to feel guilty about not posting 365 shots this year.) You can find my new blog here if you want to follow this year's photographic journey!

261/365, #248: Quaint or Quirky

260/365, #283: Silhouette

259/365, #267: Sandy

I took my shoes off for a walk on the beach and when I came back they were covered with sand.

258/365, Sea Life (my own theme)

Click to enlarge and you'll see all of the sea life that took up residence on this stump!

257/365, #208: On the Road

We have to drive 3 miles on the beach to get to the house we stay in on the Outer Banks.  Some years, these stumps are everywhere--not good if we have to drive after dark!  Click to enlarge and you'll see red reflectors on some of the stumps.

256/365, #218: Out to Lunch

The horses on the Outer Banks are descendents of Spanish Mustangs. They are beautiful!

255/365, #164: Kite

Great day for flying a kite at the beach! :-)

254/365, #112: From the Sea

253/365, #95: Favorite Things

This next series of photos was taken at the Outer Banks a couple of months ago.

The ocean is one of my favorite things!

252/365, #278: Shades of Gray

The Wright Brothers National Memorial at Kitty Hawk, NC

251/365, #226: Passion

The Wright Brothers had a passion for flight!

250/365, #233: Photographer

This is a statue of the photographer, a Life Saving Station Surfman, who photographed the first flight of the Wright Brothers. It is part of the Wright Brothers National Memorial at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.

249/365, #169: Leaves

248/365, #114: Fruits of the Season

Click to enlarge. Lots of berries on this bush. (My husband thinks it is an autumn olive.)

247/365, #15: Autumn

Taken at Greenbo Lake State Park last week. The lake looked a lot different in February when there were ice fishermen on it.

246/365, #249: Rain, Rain, Go Away

Lots of rain this early September morning, I'm glad we weren't taking a train ride that day!

I hope you've enjoyed your visit to Cass Scenic Railroad. It's a great place to visit. :-)

245/365, #76: Dirt

I don't like to see dirty flags of any sort, but I don't think there is any way they can keep these flags clean.

244/365, #196: Navigational Aid

243/365, #99: Film

Notice the film of oil.

242/365, #181: Mechanisms

241/365, #44: Chains