It doesn't take much to make me happy. I like simple things.
Finding Spring has been a game of patience while keeping a keen eye out for the signs. And there are signs.
Spring has a smell — one of rich moist earth. It also has sounds — robins whose song is distinct from the other birds and gentle rains and breezes.
Spring has sights — bright greens of newly budding grasses and tiny bulbed plants; yellows, purple shades or the crocus, daffodils and other perennials that poke their heads up out of the frozen ground.
Another sign is touch. Milder weather brings softer breezes and the sun provides a warm caress to our faces. Lastly, the spring harvest is spring time's taste.
Hope everyone enjoys their own beautiful Sunday.
| Category | Nature Photography |
| Camera | Nikon D3100 |
| Lens | Nikkor AF-S 55mm f/1.8 -16.0G |
| Settings | ISO200 | 50mm | f/1.8| 1/4000 and 1/800s |
| Location | Flamborough, Ontario |
Happy Earth Day @countrygirl
Hey @zamamiali!! You too!! We'll be taking the hour to go without electricity here. It's fun to do it and I told my husband we ought to do it once a day. Be electronic free!!
Here the activity turns off the lights only held once a year, for one hour and we in Aceh have done it in early April yesterday.
Have a nice day @countrygirl
You too!! :)
A breath of spring in those photos and the temperature is 63F - Time to put away the snow shovels and change the snow tires on the car!
Yes! And wash the car please and thank you!! We don't want Sean to tsk about it. Or Ben for that matter.
Beautiful day in southern Ontario.I am stepping out to spend time in my yard today to get some new photos.I have my chores completed, for now, so let's enjoy the sunshine.Wonderful photos Thank You!
Yes...let's enjoy the beautiful sun coast weather. I look forward to seeing what you and your camera find today.
Love springs newness enjoy your day too.
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Thank you, you too :)
For happiness you need very little :), we just need to look around, be able to enjoy the little things and be grateful for every day :)
Very true!
You really are making great use of that lens! I'm still jealous of your flowers, but I saw a couple plants sprouting, here. I see your robins are back, too!
My telephoto lens motor broke today....it was making an awful grinding sound and wouldn't take photos - sometimes it would and other times no. Now it's not working at all. Ugh. I hope it's not expensive to repair.
If you saw sprouts today, you'll see flowers tomorrow.....you'll see :)
Ouch! My Canon 70-300 took a hit and made noise, but it never stopped working. Canon was going to charge about $170 to fix it, but I replaced it instead and sold the old one for $100 as-is.
Do you have something like Craigslist in Canad? I've never checked to see if it covers Canada. You can sometimes find a really nice deal on used lenses there. Of course, you have to test it before buying, so you know it works.
Yes, we do. We have Craigslist and Kijiji. My local camera shop, Henry's, is a great resource for me. I am heading over there today to see what they have to say. I hope it's not too serious. I still haven't tried one of my other lenses to see if the problem is the camera or the lens. I think lens, but, I've been wrong before :)
When I was in Córdoba visiting, this other photographer had camera fail. It turned out the lens' internal software was messed up and would actually lock up the camera's software. That was fun to troubleshoot... lol. Good luck with the telephoto! I hope it's an easy fix.
Me too....my camera actually refused to stop working after a bit as well. eeeeee.....
Oh no! Well, of you want to try troubleshooting...
Take off the lens, take out the battery, turn it on and press the shutter button. That will clear the camera memory. Then turn it off, or the battery back in, attach a different lens, and turn it back on.
Spring has finally arrived in Ontario. For a while, it looked like you would go right into summer from winter...
I know !!! We were out today for a walk - it's so beautiful. And of course the younger kids are out with shorts and t shirts - not that warm. Some things never change :)
Don't tell me you never went out in shorts in a t-shirt when you were studying for exams...
who me? no way.....we'd get the belt....!!
Lovely article, glad to know it's spring time over there
Me too!
I too have been patiently awaiting for Spring. I think it has finally began here this week. :D
Oh take some photos!!! I want to really believe it's here and this isn't a mirage!!!
I have been. :D Me too, I will be so sad if I see snow again.
You did indeed manage to capture spring perfectly @countrygirl. See you found it. I'm not sure it will be a long season but at least we are getting warmer.
So true. I'll take what we get for now :) Then I'll start complaining about the summer humidity....isn't that the way it goes? lol
Beautiful photos, but I like clouds the most, interesting formations, looks like abstract painting.
Oh the sky!! Yes!! It was so interesting. I reminded me of floating feathers or cotton batting.....I don't recall ever seeing this could formation. And as a photo it does look abstract. I left the street light in the corner to show what you might be looking at! Glad you like that too.
It does look like nicer days ahead for you.
So much better @ace108.....so much better. I even want to sit on the porch stones with my coffee and just watch the birds. It's very relaxing. ;)
Fantatstic! Happy Earth Day @countrygirl! you have certainly captured the true signs of spring....it's here! Enjoy it, you deserve it! So refreshing, and that birds nest I love it! Makes you smile :)
I forgot it was Earth Day!! I knew but then forgot. hmmmmm what could this mean @birdsinparadise? A senior moment? lol Oh the birds nest...yes. I was so excited when I saw it. I got up very close and peeked inside. You know what the mother or father bird did? They put a pine cone in the opening I think, to stop predators from getting at the eggs or babies. There was enough room for a small bird to get in but that is it.
I have to get down to Cootes Paradise - not far from here - it's an estuary. We have bald eagles here as well as others that I don't know the names of. This area is protected. I'll do a post about it after my visit.
Oh you may be on to something! I hope so!!! I am like you, I like simple things and am easily pleased. I am finding enjoyment just in the longer days. Light till well after 8 pm now here :)
Yes...here too!!! Lovely isn't it?
Finally spring is approaching. Slowly the snow is melting here in Wasaga Beach.
I'm looking forward to the first flowers.
Wasaga Beach. Now there is a place I haven't visited in years.
Beautiful selections of Spring photography! @countrygirl
There are also the many sounds of Spring, including one of my favorites -- the sound of baby birds squawking pleas for food when their parents return to the nest!
Baby birds....yes. I love that sound too. My favorite though are the mourning doves.
Yes, they sing such soulful songs! The parents aren't the sharpest tools in the shed based on my experience with where they decide to nest and raise their family each year. We've had them nest in flower pots and baskets directly in the path where the dog and human traffic enters/exits many times a day. The doves seem to think they have superpowers to make themselves go invisible. Their babies are fugly when they first hatch but almost overnight turn into the cutest little spotted fledglings! Have a super day!
lol....it's true. They "perch" on the ground under an evergreen that is cut up about 1 foot from the ground. And our dog always goes over to
sniffsay hello.Nice presentation... very very Spring 🌿
Blues and yellows always say spring to me.....maybe that's why the French use those colors...they are hopeful and happy colors.
I love ALL the things here. The pictures, the words. The seasons seem slow to turn everywhere this year. We have been waiting a while for our autumn.
You are in Australia? Some of my friends from down under are waiting for autumn . Thank you for your very kind comments.
I went in search of spring, too and I think I found it! Your words cause me to want to celebrate!!
we'll do a spring dance with happy feet and hands....or voice :)
I love your cloud shot... :D
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That was an interesting sky that's for sure. I've never seen clouds like this before.
You are photografer very nice