Hi! This past week it was all about nature…and circles.
I was desperate to see some of nature’s beautiful colours so bought flowers not once but twice this week. Spring hopes were delayed when the temperature dropped to -5 C (23 F).
Last weekend we went on an incredible night outing to see Eastern Tiger and Spotted salamanders in the middle of the woods. On Monday after school I took Luce and Theo back to see the same vernal pool in daylight.
The wild birds continue to sing and visit our garden. Here’s a sweet black-capped chickadee.
My daughter’s ballet class is in the Tracy Anderson studio here in the Hamptons. I drove to Mecox Bay nearby for a stroll but the area is filled with huge houses and no where to walk. Here’s my shot of nature with houses in the background.
And we were back at the local Nature Center (SOFO) on Thursday after school.
As I was getting out of the car – with some new flowers – I saw the first and only flower in our garden. The white crocus reminded me of an egg cracking open.
This morning my kids went on a backpack adventure for young naturalists with SOFO in Sagg Swamp. Here are some turkey-tail fungus we spotted on a tree trunk.
And it’s week 13 for Project 365.
Meanwhile I’m hoping the sunny and warm side of Mother Nature will soon appear as I want to see flowers growing everywhere again.
Have a lovely week ahead!
Cheers, Kriss
Love All Blogs says
Oh now these are lovely. Those flowers at the top look so delicate – and I want to pick up that bird and pop it in my pocket!
I’m doing the LAB newsletter tomorrow so I’ll pop in a link to your G+ tips page and mention your linky as I know there’s quite a few people who want to get to grips with it! x
Kriss says
That would be brilliant – thank you and another huge thank you!
Coombemill says
Your daughter is so stunning and I loved the salamaner story on Country Kids
Kriss says
Thanks Fiona! I of course think my daughter is stunning too. And it was so special taking the kids on the salamander hunt.
Jo Layboujrn says
Wonderful photo’s Kriss. Gorgeous daughter too! x
Kriss says
thank you Jo 🙂
Actually Mummy... says
Is that a rosemary flower? I hadn’t realised they are so pink!
Kriss says
No definitely not rosemary! Not sure what they’re called but I did close up of flowering branches as I thought they looked so pretty with the sunlight shining through window onto them and through petals!
Sarah says
Love the chickadee. Great photo and great name.
Kate Williams says
What gorgeous pictures! It looks like an amazing place to live 🙂
HPMcQ says
that chickadee is so lovely, how did you get so close to take a shot?
Kriss says
I finally got a 55-210mm second hand lens and I sit out on the deck with cup of tea quietly waiting to take pix! This chickadee is only about only 10 or so ft away. The best pix are when you can get them at almost eye level.
Michelle Twin Mum says
Gosh Kriss your photos are simply stunning, that blue flower is divine. Well den, Mich x
suzanne3childrenandit says
Stunning photography as always Kriss. I particularly LOVE the one of your gorgeous girl and the chickadee under her. Just beautiful 🙂 Thanks for the mention too!
Emma @ Tales of a Greenwood says
fantastic photos! I cant point one out that is my favorite, they are just lovely. Thanks for sharing
Tarana says
The flowers look so beautiful! It’s good to know that you had such a wonderful time. I’m looking forward to your Google+ linky!
Sara (@mumturnedmom) says
Oh, it’s so lovely to see some flowers, still looking pretty colourless here!
brinabird and son says
I love the nature theme. Amazing photos. Love your wee man holding the starfish…such a great learning experience.
Nishana says
Beautiful flowers, stunning little angel. Love them all. 🙂
#project365
Charly Dove says
Gorgeous gorgeous photos Kriss. Especially love that second one of your daughter although they’re all great. Always makes me smile seeing flowers starting to bloom. Loving all the yellows over here 🙂
TheBoyandMe says
Your children have the most amazing eyes, I’m sure I say that every week! Wonderful close-up on your daughter’s face, so beautiful. Also love the pink flowers.
Thanks for linking up to Project 365.