Friday, August 5, 2011

Rain Drops


While parts of the country are still experiencing drought, 
we have had some stormy, cool weather.  
This has been a welcome reprieve after the heat and humidity of the last month.
It's funny, I yearn for summer,
but when it gets too hot and sticky....well, I whine about it.
Yep, call me fickle ~ I'll own up to it!

Here's the start of one of our stormy days.


A dramatic morning sky, and then peaceful reflections. 
Next, came the rain.


Rain drops were everywhere, 
like jewels in the foliage!






Deadly Nightshade along the water's edge.


And finally.... a dragonfly impression.



39 comments:

  1. Good morning Anna,
    The Belladonna images show that, as in sculpture and flower arranging, empty places are important to a satisfying composition. That really struck me here today in your refreshing series.

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  2. Wonderful sunrise Anna, the reflection, colours and mist are just gorgeous.
    Great dew drops!! Especially the first one.

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  3. Anna, these photographs are so beautiful, especially the Nightshade.
    I am fickle too! Too cold, I whine, too hot, I whine. Just no pleasing us is there?? :-)

    Have a beautiful weekend my friend!

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  4. What a fantastic collection of photos! I love them all! As to the weather - I'm always whining that's it's too cold... and our summer was indeed too wet and cold, so now I'm waiting for a nice fall ;-)

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  5. oh count me in with the fickle business. I'm reveling in these less-humid days and enjoying the sunshine. cooler nights too - yay! but August is blessing us with her bounty and we're surrounded by lovely here in Wisconsin, which you've captured to share. thank you. my eyes are wide open.

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  6. I love the mood in the first image.
    I hope your day is wonderful!

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  7. I usually love storms (as long as I can stay inside and dry) but if they all looked this beautiful I'd love them even if they meant getting wet.

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  8. You have a way of making everything so beautiful and wonderful. Happy weekend!

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  9. What soft colors in this series. It's been unusually hot here, too.

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  10. The first photo is so lovely Anna, the light, composition and with that hint of mist rising from the water. Beautiful. I also love the first rain drops on grass shot, perfect macro!

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  11. the photos are wonderful, cool and refreshing!

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  12. Oh..how I love summer rain. So soft..so warm..so inviting. Gorgeous images!!

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  13. Such beautiful work, lovely shots . . . .

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  14. ah, i am fickle like you when it comes to the weather! beautiful images here anna.

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  15. Same here we have few rains and the temperature didn't go up to 80F anymore. But it's a comfortable temperature so no whining for that matter ^_^ Happy weekend!

    Sunset reflection

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  16. These are very beautiful photos, all of them.
    I love your raindrop macros with reflections, nice work!

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  17. totally beautiful photos! and I believe it's completely OK to whine about the humidity!!!
    -Andrea

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  18. Even the nightshade looks alluring!


    SKY OF WONDER

    Sky of wonder, sky of bliss,
    Who would think a sky like this
    Would permit my eyes to see
    Sun and moon and stars for free?


    © 2011 by Magical Mystical Teacher

    Desert Hills Sky

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  19. Gorgeous, oh that's been said already. I mean very beautiful fotos!

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  20. sigh .. just bathing in this beauty today ..

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  21. Deadly Nightshade looks like potato flower, are they related.

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  22. Looking at your blog made my heart sing.
    Joyce M

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  23. Such heavenly scenes you have captured here!

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  24. Dear Anna ciao!
    The rain is magic by your images..You are so elegant everytime and I love this !
    Bravissima!!!
    Happy WE!Monica

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  25. Such a serene post. I can almost hear the rain falling on the roof. Those purple flowers are gorgeous.

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  26. How was i not following your blog before! You take gorgeous photos! Love your blog as well!!!


    In our sea of love

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  27. A lovely sequence to tell us a story, and great, vivid shots!
    Rosie

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  28. Anna, these shots are great
    thank you for linking with Flowers on Saturday!

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  29. The raindrops are lovely. Delicate nightshade.

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  30. came back to view these ever so peaceful captures again.. its like taking a deep breath.. much comfort to ones soul for sure.. I hope you have a lovely day..

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  31. Your raindrop macros this week are awesome...I am amazed at the beauty of the entire series. What fine photography. I loved each and every one of your shots. Kudos!

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  32. Lovely series of nature images. The raindrops do look like sparkling jewels!

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