Something Different


All of these photos were taken 2 weeks ago, which doesn't seem all that long ago when put that way. But, when I take a look around my yard, it seems like ages ago.  Seasons are miraculous in how quickly they can transform the scenery.  
The lilacs pictured here are done and there is a haze of brown where there were hundreds of vibrant lavender colored blooms that stood out from across the yard.  

The sea of yellow has diminished into just a few blooms here and there.  In numbers like that, dandelions are beautiful.  
I thought I would toss in another photo of a napping kitty, just because they are so charming when asleep.
And the last photo (the "Something Different), is an attempt at blurred motion photography. I really don't know what I think of this one yet, but it was definitely my favourite of the dozen I took.  I'll have to come back to it in a month or two, comparing it to nothing else.  I do like the colors though.










Comments

  1. DVArtistJune 6, 2016 at 4:06 PM

    Really great shots.

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  2. AnonymousJune 6, 2016 at 5:02 PM

    Lovely pictures but you know my fav is kitty!

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  3. DanielaJune 7, 2016 at 3:13 AM

    Spring bloomings are so very short, sometimes, maybe that's the reason why we love this season so much, but your stunning kitty is always a 'flower in bloom', isn't he ?

    Enjoy your day, my wonderful Andrea, may it be filled with joy and wonder,
    sending much love

    Dany

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  4. ChristineJune 7, 2016 at 3:15 AM

    I ve been admiring the lilacs here too. It's so uplifting to see the colours burst out around us!
    Great blurred motion shot too- I haven't tried anything like that, so thanks for the inspiration!

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  5. Debby RayJune 7, 2016 at 6:55 AM

    You are so right about a couple of weeks making such a difference. And your photos are beyond stunning!

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  6. AnonymousJune 7, 2016 at 7:12 AM

    There is nothing sweeter than a sleeping kitty!

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  7. Amy at love made my homeJune 7, 2016 at 9:24 AM

    Your blurred picture is amazing, it reminds me on a Monet Water lilies painting. It is incredible how the seasons change so quickly isn't it.

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  8. MeredithJune 8, 2016 at 6:15 AM

    I miss lilacs so much, we can't grow them here. Love your photos.
    Meredith

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