Ann, over at her blog The Year(s) of Living Non-Judmentally, posted recently about noticing the things around us. I used to do that, notice little things, when I was a runner. I don’t run anymore, but on a good day I can still notice pretty or interesting things.
Yesterday was a good day, and I thought I’d show you a few of the things I noticed. They made me smile, I hope you smile too.
I'm a long time banker having worked in banks since the age of 17. I took a break when I turned 50 and went back to school. I graduated right when the economy took a turn for the worst and after a year of library work found myself unemployed. I was lucky that my previous bank employer wanted me back. So here I am again, a long time banker. Change is hard.
I think the yellow bird was a goldfinch. We had a flock of them in the backyard for that one afternoon. I was shocked to see the males already yellow. I know up north they’ll still be green.
I love your photos of those little things that life too often prevents us from noticing. Another benefit of being retired – I have time to sit by the window and see the small things that are part of my world.
Thank you P.J. I think it’s sort of fun to notice the stuff that doesn’t always make the headlines, isn’t the show stopper. That stuff is worth noticing.
A slide show–awesome! And wonderful photos, as usual. What camera are you using? The depth of field is lovely, and they look so sharp. Katie is indeed pretty. Hey, how about noticing things about Katie? An eye. Her tail. Her foot. A spot of color. Like that.
Using my Cannon which I have beat up pretty bad. Fell into a creek 3 days ago taking pictures here. Managed to land with camera in one hand out of the water. Saved my phone too. Can almost walk around now without a limp, sacrificed knee and hip for technology you know. Will definitely do a piece on the pieces of Katie-girl. Good idea.
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March 24, 2018 at 6:42 am
I love what you notice! Many thanks for the link.
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March 26, 2018 at 11:56 pm
Thanks for reminding me to notice!
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March 24, 2018 at 8:12 am
These made me smile, too, Dawn. That lone yellow bird amongst the tangle of tree limbs, I especially like. And Katie. Katie made me smile, too.
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March 26, 2018 at 11:57 pm
I think the yellow bird was a goldfinch. We had a flock of them in the backyard for that one afternoon. I was shocked to see the males already yellow. I know up north they’ll still be green.
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March 24, 2018 at 9:49 am
As always, beautiful. You have a great eye for noticing as well as framing the photos. You and Katie always make me smile.
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March 26, 2018 at 11:58 pm
Glad to give you a smile Martha!
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March 24, 2018 at 1:08 pm
I love your photos of those little things that life too often prevents us from noticing. Another benefit of being retired – I have time to sit by the window and see the small things that are part of my world.
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March 26, 2018 at 11:58 pm
Yes, the small things are often so beautiful and hardly every get noticed.
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March 24, 2018 at 2:34 pm
Noticing is what brings a lot of joy to life, I think. Great noticing, Dawn! Makes me ready for spring.
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March 26, 2018 at 11:59 pm
I hope spring springs on you early this year!
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March 24, 2018 at 2:41 pm
Dawn, I think you do a great job noticing the world around you and sharing your views with all of us.
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March 27, 2018 at 12:00 am
Thank you P.J. I think it’s sort of fun to notice the stuff that doesn’t always make the headlines, isn’t the show stopper. That stuff is worth noticing.
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March 24, 2018 at 6:18 pm
I love these and the idea of a slideshow!!
And of course, Katie, you are the prettiest of them all. 🙂
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March 27, 2018 at 12:00 am
She says thank you. Sometimes she feels ignored, but not often. I love slideshows too.
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March 24, 2018 at 9:28 pm
I’m glad you took time to notice Dawn, and glad you shared what you noticed! So beautiful!
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March 27, 2018 at 12:00 am
Thank you!
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March 25, 2018 at 2:10 pm
A slide show–awesome! And wonderful photos, as usual. What camera are you using? The depth of field is lovely, and they look so sharp. Katie is indeed pretty. Hey, how about noticing things about Katie? An eye. Her tail. Her foot. A spot of color. Like that.
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March 25, 2018 at 2:36 pm
Using my Cannon which I have beat up pretty bad. Fell into a creek 3 days ago taking pictures here. Managed to land with camera in one hand out of the water. Saved my phone too. Can almost walk around now without a limp, sacrificed knee and hip for technology you know. Will definitely do a piece on the pieces of Katie-girl. Good idea.
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March 26, 2018 at 8:48 am
Wow, it’s really spring there. Not so here but I did see Mr. and Mrs. Cardinal this morning.
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March 27, 2018 at 12:01 am
Yes definitely spring here in central Alabama. The dogwoods are in full bloom, as are the azaleas. It looks beautiful just about everywhere you look!
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March 26, 2018 at 10:56 am
They always want center stage, don’t they?!
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March 27, 2018 at 12:02 am
Probably because that’s the way I raised her, and she’s not used to sharing the spotlight.
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