High Point University Buildings, Metalwork Tree of Life

 High Point University has numerous statues, fountains, and buildings.  I needed to use my iPhone 6s to capture more of the scene.  It was a bright sunny day with some clouds.  No editing.

Spring blooms: Tulip Blossom & Peony

Finally had a couple days when the wind was not blowing so hard.  Finally got to capture an image of a tulip blossom way up so taken with 70-200 mm telephoto lens. The peony on the right taken after a rain storm in my neighbors yard.  I did not arrange any lighting but it was overcast.   Used 50 mm macro lens.  Minimal editing.

Water Hyacinths at High Point University, High Point, NC

Last Saturday went with my friend Pat to High Point University to check out what was in bloom in their gardens.  The water hyacinth on the right is my favorite with the reflection in the dark water.  Both of the images were taken with my iPhone 6 and so it was tricky to get the shot and not have my iPhone land in the water,  Minor editing in PSE 11.   I posted the water hyacinth to FB and Photo Nuts.

Mothers''s Day Breakfast May 14, 2017

Today is Mother's Day 2017.  I have been a Mother since 2/4/1969.  Both of our daughters live out of state.  One in MI and one in NE.  We will see them in July for a NC beach vacation @ Kure Beach.  So, I am trying to do things just for me today and not make any big plans.  Major cooking is off limits.  I have left over Chicken Cordon Bleu from Tripps on Wed.  Lemon Pound Cake with strawberries for dessert.  It could turn into a triffle.  For breakfast I got a sausage burrito from McDonalds and then added extra toppings.  The yellow "knock out" rose is from my garden.   Going to see a friend's new house and her garden this afternoon.  Maybe work on some cards I did not get finished for Mother's Day.  Taken with iPhone6S with fabric background. Minor editing in PSE 11 and text added.

Iris & Duck - Sarah P Duke Garden, Durham, NC 4/30/2017

Went to Sarah P. Duke Gardens in Durham, NC, on Sunday about 9 a.m.-- part of Duke University.  However, the peonies had been dug up in their usual bed. They bloomed early this year.  There is always something there to photograph and it is one of my favorite gardens.  There were lots  of Iris in bloom.  Captured a duck strutting his stuff. Did not do any editing except cropping. Will be showing these 2 images at the TOPS meeting on Thursday night.  I did not put the water drops on the iris.  They were there ?? from the sprinkler.  I was using my 70-200 mm lens on my Sony A7 DSL-R