Beauty Abounds

The thing I enjoy the most about my picture taking obsession is that it makes me constantly aware of the beauty that is all around. I am always looking for something that is picture worthy. I only hope that I have passed on to my girls the importance of searching for and appreciating the beauty that God has placed all around. I pray that they, too, will learn to enjoy the simple things that life has to offer- the little glimpses of heaven here on earth. Things like...

...the pure white petals of a lily floating on the water.



...the brilliance of a pink oleander swaying in the warm breeze.



...perfect drops of rain that quench a thirsty flower.



...the intoxicating scent of a gardenia drifting through the air.



...dancing daylilies who share their joy with all who pass their way.



All of these are evidence of a creator who loves beauty-the beauty that abounds in his creation!

My Mother's Day Present

My sweet husband bought me the best mother's day gift. It was a new camera! I couldn't wait to go out and take pictures. Now, if my pictures are not very good I have nothing or no one to put the blame on except myself. I hope I can learn how to use all of the features of this camera. I am pretty challenged when it comes to new technology.

Aren't the knock out roses pretty? I know that nothing beats the old fashioned roses, but these sure are easy to take care of.






This is another variety of peony in my garden. I wish I could remember the name. Does anyone out there know what it is?





The day lilies are just starting to bloom. I think these are Happy Returns.



It will be nice when they all bloom.



I can't wait to see what all I can do with my new camera. I just love my man. He always seems to know just what I want. Tomorrow I am heading out early to see if I can capture some good pictures of birds with the zoom lens. Wish me luck.