Leaves of North Carolina

Brightest Rainbow

After work on Thursday, I was driving down the road and caught a VERY FAINT glimpse of a rainbow in the sky. As I rounded some trees, I realized that the rainbow that I was seeing was the "double rainbow" of THIS rainbow!!! Yes, the double rainbow was bright enough that I saw it first, and when the scenery cleared, this awaited me. It was the WIDEST rainbow and SOOOO bright!!! Talk about pretty! I pulled my car over, and stood on the side of the road taking pictures and admiring the beauty! Isn't God's handiwork awesome?

Friday Night Moon

At last night's Falcons Football Game, we had a gorgeous moon overhead which was peeping through the clouds at us. The clouds had a pinkish tint to them!

Goose, Goose, Goose, DUCK!

San Antonio Riverwalk Umbrellas

I love umbrellas... and I love COLORS! While strolling down the San Antonio Riverwalk on Sunday evening, these brightly colored umbrellas called my name!

Sky Watch Friday - RED Skies

Last night as I headed into Wal-Mart with the kids, we climbed out of the car and Riley said "Mom, you have GOT to see this sky!" Sure enough, it was worth grabbing my camera and snapping this shot. This shot is SOC (straight outta camera) with absolutely no tweaking or editing or color changes.

Isn't God's artwork just awesome???

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Seguin's Photo Scavenger Hunt

Today I'm joining my friend Nancy for a photo scavenger hunt in our hometown of Seguin, Texas. The ten-item photo list can be found here. Best of luck to all of the entries.

- SEGUIN LANDMARKS -

- Landmark #1 -

"The Calaboose" was originally mounted on wheels and served as a means of transporting county prisoners. Pulled by horses and/or mules, it was taken to fields where the prisoners would then be released to work the fields. The inner walls still display graffiti left by the prisoners.

- Landmark #2 -

The "Campbell Cabin" was originally built back in 1850 by one of Seguin's earliest pioneers, the John Campbell. He had migrated from Ireland to Seguin in 1847. The Campbell family and it's descendants called this cabin "home" until 1957.

- PEOPLE -

- Someone I Know -

This is our friend Heidi proudly sporting some Lifegate team spirit at this weekends Falcons football game.

- A Stranger -

This gentleman caught my eye because of his true Texan style.

- ARCHITECTURE -

- A Door -

- A Sign -




















- A Light Fixture -

- A Yard -




- FLORA & FAUNA -

- A Plant -

- An Animal -

Rainbow Umbrella

Tonight at the football game, we had a light rain, so people began pulling out their umbrellas. I don't think I've ever seen one prettier than this one which sat just a few yards in front of me. =0)

SPLAT!

Footprints In The Sand

Blue Skies Over Texas

Here in Texas, the clouds have not brought forth rain.

The fields are dry and dusty.
Crops have burnt in the heat of the sun.
Once lush fields of green are now only a sea of gold.
But the skies are still a BEAUTIFUL blue!

This was the sky that accompanied me home
from work on Wednesday evening.

If you have a great sky shot, head on over to Skywatch Friday and submit your entry. You can also check out all the other Skywatchers!

Sunset in Paradise

While up in Paradise, Texas last week we had some beautiful storm clouds roll in. They were just beautiful as the sun began to set behind them!


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Old, Old Steps at the Mill

Our favorite swimming hole is just outside of this old mill. The mill itself is a pretty neat old place. I think the steps leading up to it have so much character! I just love rustic, old buildings like these.

God's Ribbon in the Sky

Here in our part of Texas, it is so dead and dry. We've been praying for RAIN!!!
Wednesday night during church, God answered our prayers. It was so loud that you could hardly hear during the prayer service. =0)

As we exited the church to head home, we found an awesome ribbon waiting for us. I hurried up the hill with my camera in hand, but couldn't get any further back than this due to a fence. Isn't it neat how the church building is centered right in the middle?

Thank you God for the much needed rain!

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Sky Watch Friday

This evening on our way home from town, the sun was setting and I was able to catch it just before it went behind the clouds. Just a few moments later, it was behind clouds! I was so glad I pulled over when I did and got the shot.

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The Longest Eyelashes

Cameron has the longest eyelashes! Any female would be thrilled to have these things. But he's been complimented on them his WHOLE life and he hates them. He's asked if he can please cut them shorter. Uhhh, no! I don't think so! Lucky little boy!

Summer Corn Field

Flowers In My Yard

Just some different angles, lighting and focus... on flowers in our yard. I sure do enjoy the sharp focus and blurred backgrounds. These are all SOC (straight out of camera) shots. Click to enlarge. =0)

Wildflower on the Riverbank

I don't know the 'actual' name of these flowers. I only know what my Grandfather called them when I was growing up. They are not a "politically correct" term, and I will not be repeating it to you here. HOWEVER, I will forever remember what "Granddad" always called these babies.

Just a Leaf

It may just be a leaf, but I thought it had character!