Father's Day 2021

 

The tradition continues! That makes me very happy as these photos have documented these fabulous kids through the years...and not because they love me and are happy to be photographed at the drop of a hat (far from it), but because they love their dad. We are a very blessed family; there is a lot of love and a dad who has always been willing to go the extra mile and keep going.

Happy Father's Day James from your crew and to all the other daddies out there we hope that you will get the recognition and gratitude you deserve too.

Macro May 2021 - Day 31

No big finale, but it is the last day of May and my macro challenge. We made it! Thanks for following along and cheering me on….without the accountability of posting here it would have been easier to give up on the days I lacked inspiration (and there were certainly a few). It may be a minor accomplishment but I’m glad to have completed the month. 

Macro May 2021 - Day 30

 

Macro May 2021 - Day 29

 

Beautiful weather today finally, and look at this stunning iris.

Macro May 2021 - Day 28

…..and breathe…last day (it was a hectic one) of work for a week. No idea what this flower is called, but it was ion a neighbour’s garden. Enjoy your long weekend everyone :)  

Macro May 2021 - Day 27

At a local park and in the midst of the sea of green this bush stood out; the whole thing was a beautiful burgundy. Different is good!

Macro May 2021 - Day 26

 

Macro May 2021 - Day 25

 

This has been a very wet May, but raindrops on a leaf saved the day.

Macro May 2021 - Day 24

 

I was driving to get groceries, losing light fast, hoping i’d see something on my way. At the base of a tree along the side of the street was a tree with a bunch of these white flowers at the bottom, I couldn’t even make them out properly until I’d parked and got out…they were my only and last option for the day. Love the beautiful simplicity of the white and green. 

Macro May 2021 - Day 23

 

Green strings are kinda fun...excuse the dust :P

Macro May 2021 - Day 22

 

One of our local parks has a plant box full of various herbs and edible plants for everyone in the community to help themselves to (as in trim what you need, not dig up and take home :P ). This is currently growing, no idea what it is, but thought the buds were quite striking. Let me know if you know what it is.

Macro May 2021 - Day 21

 

Macro May 2021 - Day 20

Roasted these as part of tonight's dinner...delicious!

Macro May 2021 - Day 19

The cutest teeny tiny mushrooms which I would normally have completely missed - but I observe differently when I’m looking to take macro shots. 

Macro May 2021 - Day 18

 

Macro May 2021 - Day 17

 

Macro May - Day 16

 

Here we have the English Bluebell (Day 9 was the Spanish bluebell) same beautiful colour but very different presence :P Where the Spanish Bluebell stands tall, strong and erect, the English Bluebell is more demure and dainty…of course there are also some hybrids these days but I am no plant expert and those are just the main differences I am aware of. Love them both :)

Macro May 2021 - Day 15

 

Not quite as sharp as I would like; the breeze just would not let up. Still pretty though and it gives it more of a painterly effect I think.

Macro May 2021 - Day 14

Anyone else taking part in Plantlife’s ‘No Mow May’? They have asked people to put away their mower’s for the month of May to let the flowers bloom in lawns, in the hopes of providing enough nectar for 10 times more bees and other pollinators. Well my hubby jumped at the chance of not mowing the lawn for another month, cough cough, I mean supporting wildlife :P but seriously, we need to be helping out these little creatures who play such a crucial role in our food system - just look at all the pollen this little guy has stored on his legs, amazing! 

Macro May 2021 - Day 13

 

Macro May 2021 - Day 12

 

Macro May 2021 - Day 11

 

The weather is definitely working against me over here..so a bit of a different one for today. I kind of like it :)

Macro May 2021 - Day 10

 

Macro May 2021 - Day 9

 

Beautiful bluebells  - just love them…both types.

Macro May 2021 - Day 8

 

Terrible weather; wind and rain. Felt very limited for options today, but middle was painting, so here ya go. 

Macro May 2021 - Day 7

 

Thought I'd go ahead and jump into this one :)

Macro May 2021 - Day 6

 

Macro May 2021 - Day 5

 

Macro May 2021 - Day 4

 

Macro May 2021 - Day 3

 

Day 3, windy all morning (biggest macro enemy) rain all afternoon, rain predicted for the rest of the week. Add to that a ‘check engine’ light on the car dashboard which we couldn’t get looked at because it’s a bank holiday so everything is closed and it all feels pretty miserable. Wandered around the house aimlessly trying to find something to photograph but also wanted something a bit prettier so two today. Let’s hope this week somehow improves.

Macro May 2021 - Day 2

 

Day 2 - The trees around us are gorgeous and full of blossoms, the ground covered with their petal confetti. It’s such a short lived season but I do love it…I have many, many photos of blossom over the years and I’m sure I will never tire of them

Macro May 2021 - Day 1

 

Well here we are again in May! I was undecided and not very motivated to take part in Macro May this year, really not hugely motivated to do much of anything if truth be told…but if only for that reason, I’m pushing myself. My camera barely comes out of the camera bag these days and we were well into the evening before I even ventured out to see what I could find close by. There wasn’t much; our weather has been so weird, but I found buds and buds are full of potential and hope, something we all need these days. So here we go…day 1 of Macro May 2021. Feel free to join in and post along.