I am captivated by the smallest drops of water on a leaf or a petal. They seem to hold so much within them and magnify the smallest vein of a leaf or the flutter of a butterfly’s wing. They remind me that there is so much more to life than my petty annoyances, big picture worries, and narrow view. They keep me humble.
I needed to take a little walk late in the morning to clear my head and take in a bit of nature around us. My walking companion is often my camera. I have long enjoyed taking pictures of nature and of my own garden. It serves as a pictorial log of what grows here along the cutoff. The instant feature of picture to screen with a digital is exciting and I love to see what I miss that the camera’s eye captures.
I was looking at the hosta, their leaves cupping upward and holding rainwater like a ladle in a bowl. The picture above is a hosta leaf and it held yesterday’s storm like fine wine in a stemmed glass. There in the cup danced the reflection of maple leaves hanging from a tree nearby. My eye could clearly see the leaves upon the water, but it didn’t see the faint hint of a rainbow arching to the east, like most rainbows do. It took the eye of my camera to capture it.
Have you seen some bits of nature lately that make you stop and sigh, delighted at the discovery?
Just about an hour ago actually, I looked out the nursery window (hopeful, as always) and I saw a beautiful deer lying down in the yard. Her mouth was open, panting a bit, as she tried to cool off in the shade in the heat of the day. I was delighted that she was in our yard.
By the way, this is another great picture and story for your book.
What a lovely sight that must have been to behold, Katy. You need to get a birdbath so that the birds, and the deer, can get a drink.
Thank you for the compliment, Katy. I appreciate it.
Beautiful.. walking with a camera is a wonderful way to stay in the moment..be mindful and aware .. I love the way you see the world.
Thank you, Joan. Aren’t these interesting times in which to see it with digital cameras and the internet – and blogging friend on different hemispheres?
Great photo! And your description made me want to come over and drink the water out of all the leaves!
Thanks, Janet. It is pouring here right now. Come on down for a drink. (will this rain never cease?)
I was up early today and thought I’d go to the Arboretum for an early walk but no such luck – more rain and it doesn’t appear to be ending any time soon.
I know, Janet, this rain just won’t let up with just a few patches of sun and then, boom, more storms. Sorry you didn’t get to the arboretum today. It’s a great place to walk around in the morning, isn’t it?
What a very cool picture. Am just catching up on computer things. Am a little tired of losing power.
Thanks, Bev. The lightening was just right.
It is no fun without power, especially after several days. Here’s to good weather!