Hurry up and wait

August 3, 2013January 10, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 17 Comments

It rained Saturday... I know! I wanted to meander through the roses and camellias at Eden Gardens State Park, but the rain began shortly after I began my hike. I followed a hurried walk to my car, with my camera safely tucked under my shirt, with a lengthy wait inside, hoping the clouds would part. They … Continue reading Hurry up and wait

Coming back to roost

June 25, 2013January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 7 Comments

I watched the other pedestrians scramble for shelter as the rain began, a sudden downpour that left the city steamy and smelling of hot asphalt. Passing by the huddles of drenched masses, I walked down the sidewalk, face up turned, letting the shower wash over me. It wasn’t the sweet, gentle rain I missed from … Continue reading Coming back to roost

Backyard garden: flora edition

May 11, 2013January 8, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 10 Comments

A combination of intermittent rain, traveling menfolk and unpredictable dogs, kept me close to home again this weekend. When a break in the weather gave me a small window of opportunity, I snuck out and took some pix of the shower drenched flora in my yard. The Girls, Hershey and Asta, followed me around, helping … Continue reading Backyard garden: flora edition

Rain delay

February 24, 2013January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 16 Comments

Saturday was a miserable rainy day. Not just wet, but relentless rain and thunder. More of the same is expected on Sunday and Monday. So much for an early spring - thanks Phil. I took the opportunity to work on my indoor photography, something I truly loath. I fished out my bounce flash, but didn't … Continue reading Rain delay

Well, if it rains, I don’t care…

July 22, 2012January 8, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 20 Comments

I headed back to Blackwater River State Park near Holt, FL, this weekend for my photo hike. There are plenty of trails to meander around on, as well as incredible views from the river itself. The water, a dark amber, gets its color from the tannins leaching into the river from decaying vegetation. Much like … Continue reading Well, if it rains, I don’t care…

Rain, rain go away

July 6, 2012January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 2 Comments

So much wet weather Soggy shore birds cry enough Packing up to leave Haiku Friday is hosted by Lou at LouCeeL. *Three more days of expected rain and thunderstorms. Throwing my hand ups in surrender, and bringing out my pink, flowery galoshes.