Warming up in the early morning sun allowed me to capture this black winged dragon fly. They’re beauties but always on the move. Sunshine caffeinates their morning. Enjoy Macro Monday. Thanks for looking in.
From the rising of the sun to the going down of the same, the name of the Lord shall be praised. Ps. 113:3
Milkweed Flower
Summer stage of the transformation cycle
One of my first subjects for this photo blog in the dreary month of March was Milkweed pods. They stood during the harsh winter and were unfurling their seeds to begin the cycle of transformation anew. With the flowers in bloom now, the cycle continues and I muse upon the transformation cycle of the Monarch Butterfly that goes along with it growing cycle. Wildflowers are a frequent theme of mine so these milkweed flowers fit this muse of the week.
Succulent leaves play a gracious host to the Monarch eggs and caterpillar
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2
Since flowers seem to be at the focal point of my wanderings I’d like to contribute to the Flower Friday Tag.
Most of my shots are from wandering hikes, but these Black-Eyed Susan’s from my wife’s flowers made for capture worthey of a summer day. Are they the official flower of summer? Certainly the icon of summer floral beauty.
Enjoy, Thanks for stopping by.
Summers Official Flower?
But the path of the just is like the shining sun,
That shines ever brighter unto the perfect day. – Proverbs4:18 (NIV)
Morning dew to get the day started right.
Bright spot in the early Morning.
Natural Thermal Warm-up.
Breaking of a new day.
New light dispelling the darkness.
New light breaking through.
Best flowers of the day were at the end, at the parking lot!
These Blooms are Just the Beginning
Finally a sunlit morning in eastern Ohio. The moisture slowly burned off allowing time to find these gems of dew in a forest opening.
The Weekly Photo Challenge ROY G BIV allows me to use a few spring flower photos taken this year. Spring flowers gave me a subject to focus on while learning to take photos all over again, transitioning from film to digital. Its opened up a whole new world of fun.
Thanks for stopping by. I hope you enjoy.
The Sun was high and bright. The temperature was summer hot and humid. Unfortunately old fashion relief was out of season.
the Ordinary Hiker 