April Assignment Mother Earth

[F, Calla & Luca]

Why not honor the nurturer of us all Mother Earth as DJ suggested? Do with this theme as you will : )

[DJ & Chance]

Thanks--I always enjoy the first blooms of this particular old world rose.

[Anne & Mr. Haley]

DJ, This is such a lovely image; composition, focus, bokeh and the rose itself.  I love roses that are at this stage of opening much better than the classic rose bud.  It is amazing not to have any insect damage at all.

[DJ & Chance]

Thanks, Anne. I love this stage of opening also--all those soft petals about to unfurl

[Anne & Mr. Haley]

This is what a trip home from Lowe's yielded from Mother Nature.

Cows usually head to the woods when we stop the car.  : (

The geese and goslings took off in the pond when we stopped.

The miniature horses just kept on grazing.  : )

Click on these for best viewing.

[F, Calla & Luca]

Beautiful pastoral scenes.

[Anne & Mr. Haley]

Thanks F. Unfortunately I managed to get a tick on my ankle and am pretty sure I got it while shooting these . : (

[DJ & Chance]

What beautiful scenery, Anne.  I love seeing your environment through your camera lens.

[Anne & Mr. Haley]

Thank you