Crow Skull 101:365

Scott brought this treasure home for me.  He found it under our pine tree in the front yard.  I want to say I'm grossed out by it, but the truth is, it fascinates me.  My brothers would be so proud.

Blooming Heather 100:365

Heather blooming in the flower beds at City Hall.  Just a little spot of color in a sea of rain.

Same but Different 99:365

My favorite lake from a different viewpoint - this was shot from the south end of the dike road. 

Looking out over Hayden Lake always makes me happy.

Daffodils in Sun 98:365

I love the color of the daffodils, but this is not my best work. 

To those that say white balance doesn't matter, this was shot with WB set to incandescent.  I fixed it in Lightroom, but really believe it would have been better if it had been shot correctly.  I played with the settings for quite a while and still don't love it.

Irish Blessings in April 97:365

I should have used this on St. Patrick's Day.  Better late than never, I guess.

May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields and,
Until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Lashes 96:365

Oh my.  This with a subject that tried, really tried, to hold still.  This was shot with my 50mm lens and the 36mm extension tubes, f/5 1/20.  The depth of field is so shallow and it's so hard to stay still.  I know I can get some amazing shots with this, if I can just get the hang of it.  Practice, practice, practice.

Tools of the Trade 95:365

In my new job there is a lot of color-coding.  From the outside looking in, it all seemed so unnecessary.  But since I've taken over, I have to admit, I've become a fan.  In fact, I've taken it so far that I want nice writing implements to color code with.  These are my favorites and since they're not available from the supplier we use, I used my own money to buy these beauties. 

Once I got them home, it occurred to me they were a good subject for my new extension tubes.  Focus is still tough, but I think I'm starting to get the hang of it.  They will be very useful for things that don't move.  But I'm wondering how I will ever use them on my real love: bugs.