Oregon Rose - Guest Heart Thursday

This is the rare white rose found in the forests of rural Oregon.  Most of the native roses thronging the roadsides are pink--this one is white.  The fragrance of these wonderful native flowers fill the air on a warm summer's day. 

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday.

Fairy Dust - Wordless Wednesday

Fairy dust 

Magic

Childhood smiles a'gleam

Faeries

To see more wonderful photography visit Wordless Wednesday.

The world in a Dew Drop

What would it be like to live in a dewdrop world?  Where the outside world seems upside down--or should you live in a dewdrop--Perhaps the real truth is, it is our world that's actually topsy turvy?

(grin)  I know--it's too early!  Have a lovely day.

Heart Twirl - Guest Heart Thursday

We went up to a camp for a performance over the weekend.  Part of the package was to stay over and play the next day after striking the set.  The young'uns and I went for a walk through the woods--along the trail I happened upon this Heart Twirl.  It's a blackberry vine leaf untwirling into spring.

And within the twirlings--there is a perfect heart!

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday.

Broken Limb Heart - Guest Heart Thursday

You just never know where a heart will show up.  This one was a surprise to me.  There is a poignant lesson here--life often deals us brokenness as we walk our path.  It amazes me how many times something just awful turns into scars of beauty. 

For more heart art, ephemera, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday.

Rainbow Face - Sky Challenge

I was outside working in the garden when I saw this rainbow face in the skies over the back fence.  I'm so glad I had my camera close by.  Can  you see the face?

Here is a closeup!  'Tis an old fellow with a hook nose and a beard.

Perhaps you'll join us at Random Challenges?  Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to find something in the clouds!  This is my entry to the sky challenge at Random Challenges!

Basket Weave Glass

Last week, Sissy and I went on a wonderfully long walk.  We wandered through The Abandoned, then traipsed into the surrounding woodlands.  Nearby there is an old dump from the now defunct Dammasch State Hospital.  The refuse was burned then discarded there.  One can find old spoons, tiny glass bottles, melted glass and a myriad of interesting treasures.  The picture above is a bit of old broken glass--glorified by a stray ray of sunshine.

Clytie and I both found the super Macro settings on our cameras that afternoon--it was as though we both were using brand new cameras!  which made it so hard to start walking back home

In a Dragon's Eye - Weekend Reflections

Have you ever seen an eye so green?  This is my Sister's wonderful kitty, MikaMia--who was watching me from her "mother's" arms--upside down.  This is probably the only time I'll ever see my reflection In a Dragon's Eye.

Clytie says Mika has dragon's eyes.    As you can see above--it's true.  MikaMia has Dragon's eyes.

For more wonderful reflections from around the world, be sure to visit James at Weekend Reflections.

Owl Looking at Me - Guest Heart Thursday

Sissy and I were walking in The Abandoned when we were startled by the flight of a Great Horned Owl.  He perched upon a tree just within sight--He watched as I took this amazing photo.  You are probably wondering where the hearts are?  They are in the tangle of branches -- can you find them?

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday.

Thunder Heart - Guest Heart Thursday

This is the heart of a storm towering over the foothills of the Cascades.  Thunder Heart seemed the best name for this amazing photo.  If you look closely at this thunder cloud, you can see a man wearing  cap at the top, a bearded man on the left and a child's round cheeked profile on the right.  Can you see them, too?  It is almost as though a grandfather and son are dancing with their little boy!

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday.

Forest Angel

Sissy and I were heading back home after a wonderful walk through The Abandoned and the surrounding forests.  As we walked, I had the strangest feeling I should take some pictures just off the road--a place where we played as children.  We called it Leprechaun Valley.  There was a faery-like meadow filled with fern, Trilliums, May flowers and the perky little Johnny Jump ups.

I knew I'd caught a glimmer of something in the photograph I took of the meadow.  I showed the picture to Clytie, thinking it did look a little odd.  She agreed.

When I looked at this picture on my computer, to my astonishment I found my Forest Angel.  Can you see her there, dancing next to the moss covered snag?

Above you see a closeup--doesn't this look like a beautiful little angel with a halo?

Most unexpected!

Weasel Heart - Guest Heart Thursday

Well, she's not really a weasel, but Gypsy does come close!  She is a lovely little dog who adores food and friends.  There are several hearts in this photo--can you find them?

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday.

Gorgeous Green

This Gorgeous Green lichen was growing on some flowering shrubs near a parking lot where we performed last weekend.  I was enamored with the unexpected beauty I found.  What loveliness -- A result of the torrential rains we've had this winter.  The day before I took this photo, there were record-breaking rains soaking the ground.

It goes to show--even when things are soggy and grey--one can often find unexpected beauty.

Pink Blossom Hangin' - Guest Heart Thursday

I had such a lovely time, walking through the grounds and buildings of The Abandoned this  past week.  We were upstairs taking pictures from the second story office area, when I clicked this lovely flower heart.  It was as I clicked the shutter I realized there was a heart there!

I always pray for Clytie Eyes when I am out and about with my camera.  She sees hearts.  Today's photo was a true answer to that prayer!  I saw these blooms with Sissy's eyes.

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday.

Eye of the Eagle

Yesterday morning, on my way to my parent's home, I drove through the protected wildlife area located just a mile from their home.  To my astonishment I noticed an eagle perched silently on a craggy old snag.   I pulled over and rolled down my car window to snap his picture.

He looked at me with his Eagle eye...

Then a moment later spread his wings and flew away.

The Eye of the Eagle is a fearsome thing to behold.  An unmistakable feeling of awe filled my heart.  Voicing that tremendous feeling, I gave a rousing cheer from my car window.  Silly, I suppose--but for me this was such an exciting moment.

Bridal Flowering - Pink Saturday

It is sunny today--the plum tree blossoms thickly cover the trees along our street.  Such lovely pink booms--they remind me of a bevy of brides, joyfully dancing along the sidewalk.

For more fabulous pink stuff, join Bev at How Sweet the Sound!

Kitty Face Heart - Guest Heart Thursday

Our darling seven-month old Main Coon Snooperz was sleeping on my husband's desk, in the inbox.  He was so cute I just HAD to take his picture.  What a good-natured kitty Snoopy is!  As you can see--there is an upside down heart which includes his nose and funny fat cheeks.

You can tell Snooperz is interested in what I'm doing--or perhaps it is the camera lens cover dangling in front of him.  And yes, that IS my husband as Johnny Bravo in the back ground.  One of my daughters made it as a joke. lol

 I'm afraid I tired him out with all my laughing and clicking the camera.  As you can see his mouth is HUGE!

Finally he decided enough already and headed for his food dish!  As you can see, he is the most wonderful cat.  I am thinking he will be huge when he is full grown!

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday.