The perspective of pictures
A picture of a flower can look totally different by the way you frame it.
Try moving to the left or the right or shooting from above to see how you can change up the look.
Leaving negative space in the picture below allows for an interesting perspective.
Cropping the picture much closer changes the look of the image.
In this case I prefer the one with the negative space because I feel like it draws me into the picture. For some reason I like the negative space on the left hand side I have no idea why.
This flower is the Agapanthus ( Lily of the Nile). These were beautiful this year and they were clearance flowers from Lowes.
Creativity is in the eye of the beholder.
Colors in the landscape
The mexican heather with its green leaves and small purple flowers provide the perfect backdrop for the purple heart wandering jew.
The moss rocks balance it all out with there neutral tones.
We have this combination on the edge of our koi pond and it has worked out quite well and adds to the natural beauty of the area.
Cricket is 8 months old
Cricket was 8 months on October 2nd.
I am still guessing her weight to be about 115#s. Hopefully we can get by the vet or Petsmarts scale soon.
She is still growing and her appetite is increasing.
We wake up around 4 -5:00 a.m. and its doggie potty time. By 5:30 a.m. Crickets whining and moaning for breakfast. Daisy and Zoee do not do this but Cricket is very vocal with her opinions.
Cricket gets 3 cups dry food plus one heaping tablespoon of canned mixed up with 1/8 cup water 2 x a day. She does the same moaning and whining for evening food around 4:00 p.m.
Zoee and Daisy get 1 1/2 cups 2 x a day mixed with water and the heaping tablespoon of canned food.
Daisy had to go back on her Iiams dog food but now she is on healthy weight version. She was getting to be square no curves lol. I think the other food is to high or protein for her at her age. She is easy going so the transition went just fine.
Jeanelle and I read about dry food causing bloat so now our dogs get it mixed with a little water usually about 1/8 cup water seems to be working out well for everyone.
The dogs have been enjoying the cooler weather and seem to be spending more time outdoors that is a good thing for Cricket and Zoee who are always rowdy and wrestling.
Daisy is calmer and prefers to be where we are she likes keeping an eye on us.
We take turns letting the dogs walk down the road with us and they all enjoy that. It is a disaster to take all 3 at the same time.
We switched everyone to the martingale collars I like the design it slips over their head and tightens if they are pulling on a leash. Since our dogs do not wear collars full time they get so excited to see the collar and leash and start doing jumping flips. The collars come in different widths and Crickets is the wider one the boxers the narrow one. I found ours on Amazon they had some nice aztec patterns.
Life is good in our 3 dog family we just go through a lot of dog food with Crickets appetite.
Amazon Prime Day
This year Amazon prime day was delayed due to Covid19 but the delayed date is going to be this Tuesday October 13th. and Wednesday October 14th.
We have replaced our tv’s and computers so those good deals are not for us. I bought a back up camera I hate because its to light compared to my full frame but eventually it will get used.
Maybe I can find a upright freezer they still seem to be a commodity since Covid19 started. We honestly need a 2nd one for the garden vegetables the fall garden is going to be bigger than the spring one was.
I wanted to post this to remind everyone of Amazon Prime Day.
Blooms
This althea has the most beautiful shaped flowers.
We had a double ruffle lavender one time I loved but the ants got to the plant and killed it.
This white one was merely a stick someone shared with me. It is in front of the house on the corner under the shade of the largest oak tree.
Her beauty adds a bright spot to the shade like a light.
Tiny hidden cameras
Times have changed and todays technology is above and beyond anything we thought we would ever have.
The tiny cameras that monitor your property for example Ring, Blink etc. are amazing. Some cameras can monitor what is going on 300 foot away.
You can watch your yard or the neighbors yard some have audio and you can hear conversations.
This takes everything to a whole new level.
These new cameras can replace those nanny cams and be hidden to watch a babysitter for your children or a caregiver for the elderly. If you suspect someone could be taking advantage of someone you love then this is your solution.
They are so small you can not see them and if you are monitoring to keep an eye on the neighborhood or for the well being of a person they are being used in court everyday.
You can even hide them in the hospital or a nursing home. If you suspect a nurse that is not showing your loved one respect this can be the proof you need to get her fired.
You might see things like your neighbors unexpected shopping trips and spending about $5000.00 that included a high dollar vacuum cleaner.
You might see theft at the neighbors house or teenagers going through cars in the middle of the night.
Either way this is the way of the future, big brother is always watching so make sure you are on the right side of the law.
It is your right to protect your loved ones and your property.
Moon shadows
Taking pictures of the moon can be a bit tricky sometimes.
I took this as the moon was setting and the sun was rising. I used my big lens and I tried to be as still as possible since the only light was the moon.
The sun rises in back of our house and sets in the front of our house.
The moon was setting in front of the house.
Goodnight Moon!
Today I turn 60
Today I turn 60 years old and I really do not feel 60.
There are some grey hairs on the right-hand side of my head that are my reminder.
I am back to walking on a regular basis it feels great to start my day with a 2 – 3-mile walk. I love to walk around 7:30 – 8:00 a.m. I was able to convince Jack to start walking with me.
We walk by ourselves and listen to the birds sing it is music to my ears. I am trying to teach the grandkids how to tell what kind of bird is singing.
We do not rush to do anything or get anywhere. Afterall its just the two of us.
My 60th. Birthday was the year of COVID19 that is something I will never forget.
Each day I take a deep breath and take in everything around me it is the little things that make a difference in our lives.
I am grateful to God and very thankful he has given me another day on this earth so I can do the things I want to do.
Breathe in some fresh air, watch a sunrise, take a hike and live life to its fullest each and every day.
