Bits of Spring

There are so many flowers blooming, birds flying, seeds in the garden sprouting.

 There is so much color and warmth and life.
                                        It's beautiful.

 I feel alive in Spring.

 There's so much to see, so much to do.

 Spring and Summer are my seasons. It's so refreshing coming out of cold, colorless winter and into a new realm of adventure and golden hues.

"That is one good thing about this world... there are always sure to be more Springs."
L.M. Montgomery

Love,
Hagen

Oh, Dear Spring

Oh, dear Spring, I have waited for you for many long and dreary days.
 Are you finally here? Here to stay?
I see little daffodils popping up.
    Ladybugs coming out of hiding.

 SUNSHINE. Lovely sunshine.
             Blue skies.
                  Rain! Not snow, but rain.

I doubted you ever coming back again. Especially because of the sleet and brisk wind that swept up to us the moon of yesterday.

 But the sunshine has returned, and the birds are chirping once again.

 

Yes, I do believe you, dear Spring, are here to stay awhile.
Love,
Hagen

Creatures of the Air

Today was beautiful, the sun was out and there wasn't a cloud in the sky! I decided to take my zoom lens out again and see what little birdies might be out.

 Proud robin...

 Spring is certainly just around the corner! The trees are full of buds and robins are everywhere....
   

 A bit of black and white for ya....

Cute little woodpecker!

I am so thankful it's finally warming up! I just hope it'll stay that way. Sometime soon we would like to go to our local conservation center, so that's a great photo opportunity!

What did you think of these pics?
Love,
Hagen 

Odds & Ends {6}

Despite the chilly weather, I decided to venture outside with my zoom lens and find something to capture...
The sun was out and the sky was an extraordinary blue.

 I followed the same robin around, just watching him. He waited patiently for me to snap a couple pics before flying  away.....

 The sky has been grey, cloudy. The sun has not been out... But we have had a few days of straight sun and blue sky! I was rather excited, I just cant wait till Spring!

Have you had any sunshine? Are you ready for Spring?
Love,
Hagen

Odds & Ends {3}

As you my have noticed, I am way behind on my posts. I am sorry. 
But I have a good excuse. I have been busy learning lots of new thing. I  have learned that I can not take "Double Exposure" shots on my camera, which I am really bummed about. But I have found a way to overlay images on PicMonkey, which is similar to Double Exposure, just not as cool... I also found out about Highlight Priority, my new best friend...

So....
Lets cut to the chase....

 Bokeh... I didn't add it....

 Icy trees...

 

Snow Flakes....

I new they are few, but I hope you enjoyed seeing them...

Of course the ice and snow has long since melted, but it was still just so beautiful. Especially when the sun came and all the trees glittered silver in it's rays....

Love,

Hagen