Jan 20, 2012

Blessing in Disguise

Last night, I had to stay a little later than usual at work.  I was mentally grumbling to myself about how I wished I was on my way home already.
When I finally did get to leave, I realized staying late was a blessing in disguise. 
My walk to my car was amazing.  I have a bit of a hike to my car (2 miles)--this is by choice, I'm not complaining--so I had time to really appreciate it.
The sky was absolutely stunning.  I felt like I was walking into a sepia tone photograph.  The light was golden and the sky through the trees was breathtaking.  Then it went from golden to orangeish pink.
I wished I had my camera with me, but somehow I don't think a photo would have done it justice.

It's times like this that remind me to thank God--a) for His artistry and b) that I recognized it.
I know there are plenty of times when I don't notice.  I can't imagine all the cool things I've missed in my rushing around.  But once in awhile, I get thrown off track and hugely rewarded.

Dec 5, 2011

Early Morning

I took a walk early Saturday morning.


I brought my new camera with me in the hope of capturing some deer.


As I walked, I realized I can now tell the difference between the sound of a squirrel moving through the woods and a deer.  You might think that would be a no brainer, but for the longest time, any rustling I heard made my heart skip in the anticipation of seeing a deer.



First, I heard a squirrel.  I wasn't fast enough with the camera to get him.
A short time later, I heard a deer.  I crouched down and got my camera ready.  The rustling became louder and louder.  She was running straight at me!  My nerves got the best of me and I stood up.  She, of course, stopped in her tracks and bounded off in the opposite direction. 
Maybe next time I will stay put and get an amazing photo of a deer leaping over me!

A little while later, I saw her and another doe playing in the woods.  They were jumping at each other like two puppies.   I didn't even try to snap a picture--I just stood there enjoying them.

I did manage to get these photos of the beautiful winter foliage though.  I was able to sneak up on these plants with no problems--I'm a cagey one like that.





Nov 24, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving

I'm having a Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale in my Etsy shop.  I'll let you in on a little secret, I activated the coupon code early.  So, if you're doing some after dinner shopping, use coupon code BF2011 to save.
Here's the link to my shop  www.songbirdcabin.etsy.com
Happy Thanksgiving!