It’s raining–again! Fortunately not still. True, we need the rain, but it can rain at night and let the sunshine during the day. It’s just a simple request!
These pictures will almost catch me up.
First is my latest visit to the Sacramento Zoo. I’m enjoying our small zoo while I can. In 5 years, it will take at least 2 days to see all of the new Sacramento Elk Grove Zoo.
That was good!Our new young lioness.Loving a lettuce snack.
Second is the trout run at the Nimbus Fish Hatchery. There were many fishing boats on the American River that day. At the hatchery, the trout are caught, eggs are expressed, trout are released back into the river, their eggs are hatched and when ready released into the river.
Last is our hunt for apple blossoms. We found one accessible orchard, but didn’t go on the property, but stayed on the side.
We also stopped for a barn and an old building we saw along a country road.
I have just one more outing to catch me up. See you next week! Hopefully, the sun will be shining!!
Through LAPC’s wonderful community we learn in many ways: from the challenge itself and in the responses. Sometimes when I’m challenged with the challenge, I wait. I want to see what you have presented to get my creative juices flowing. I can then come up with a twist. This week, with Ritva asking us to post common objects in an uncommon way, I was stumped. So I’ve decided to show you objects that were taken with my camera during outings.
Let’s start with buildings. I do like to photograph tall buildings that have reflections. It’s the architecture that attracts my eye and then the reflection is a plus. Sometimes, the reflection isn’t of another building, but the clouds.
Since I live in the suburbs, I enjoy riding out to see what I can find in the countryside. Fortunately, here in Sacramento, it’s not too far. There are plenty of barns, in use and abandoned, to keep me busy. Yes, that’s a faded pink barn you see in the middle photo.
I just love the texture and color of rust. As I photograph objects and tools, I wonder how they were used, why were they just thrown out in a pile or neglected and how long they’ve been sitting in that junk heap.
I also love trees. They have a story and beauty of their own. Some have amazing bark, some show the way the wind caused them to lean, some show off colors as they let their leaves fall to the ground, and others have burls and greenery growing out of their trunks. What caused two trees to grow together. Oh what stories they can tell!
Last is the Sacramento Historical City Cemetery. There is a great history of the City’s famous, the generations past and the new arrivals. I like the headstones that are from the 1800s. They are beautiful and show how the deceased was loved. The following is one monument for a child. One side, facing you, is giving the date of his birth; the other side, the date of his death. Each side having loving words. How can you not feel the sadness and sense of loss experienced 142 years ago.
So these are the objects I’m drawn to. It’s sad that I’m not drawn to still life photography. But that’s what makes this community so great. I can enjoy your still life images. Thanks Ritva for challenging us this week. When you do respond, please link back to Ritva’s wonderful post and tag Lens-Artists in WordPress.
Last week, I enjoyed seeing all your shorelines. How beautiful and different they were. Next week Egidio will be challenging us. I wonder what it will be. Check for his post to find out! In the meantime, stay safe and have fun.
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It’s been a wet winter. Well, wet by California standards. While we want rain, having rain for weeks is something we are not used to. If I had my choice, it would rain every night and the days would be sunny! But I don’t have my choice do I.
So, on a sunny day Marlene, Ray and I decided to head off for the countryside and the small towns of Plymouth and Sutter Creek.
We stopped to photograph a barn along the roadside. We do pull over for photo opportunities.
We haven’t been to Plymouth in a few years. It’s still the same few blocks that it’s always been. It’s nice to know that some things don’t change.
I did find a unique sign that might be new in Plymouth. Here’s the sign and the object it’s talking about.
Now to see the rest of Plymouth.
Sutter Creek is a slightly larger town, and its main street caters to tourists. I’ve seen stores come and go. We like it best for lunch! Here are some new photos.
The highlight of the outing was meeting this gentleman and his cockatoo. They’ve been friends for more than 20 years.
So that was our sunny get away! More rain is coming!
Slow Shutter Speed 