March was a difficult month for doubles. I did enjoy getting out into my yard to capture a few spring shots, which I call “Birds, Buds and Benches”.
This is the birdhouse both the birds and the squirrels share.
March 2015 sees the Lilacs in bud already in bud.
Another bench built for two.
Not quite a bench, but a nice spot for two to sit and meditate amoung the cherry trees and peonies.
Two birds on a pole.
Copyright Cheryle March 2015
I’m loving that first shot of the two birds. And the second shot of the buds is great, too! Nice job!
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Thanks you. I am enjoying the challenges. It is great for me to expand my box and jump out of the lines. In love and light Cheryle
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These photos are just amazing. Love the photo of the bud closeup. Beautiful!
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Thank you for such kind words. The photo was a last minute thought. I was wandering around the yard looking at all the early growth. I am glad you like it. In love and light Cheryle
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Beautiful!
Great job!
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Thank you for taking the time to stop by and comment. Kindest Regards Cheryle
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Very nice! Although sitting on those seats in January, might prove to be a challenge in it’s own right?
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Hahah yes frozen bumsicles for sure. Sitting on them in the height of the summer sun is also a challenge. They can become quite “warm”. In love and light Cheryle
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… pity the poor farmers, of yore?
Now all that’s left of those machines.
In today’s farming world. The behemoths that now work the land have left only the seats, that remind us of a day gone by. Driving through prairie landscapes. It seems almost everyone has a boneyard of old machinery? Cheers Jamie.
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Big corporations have taken over the family farm.
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These are wonderful! I love the one with the birds in the birdhouse. And the benches are so interesting – the seats are unusual and look comfy. And that lilac…oh I could just smell the future blooms from that. You are doing such a wonderful group of photo works. I am so glad I follow your blog because the photos are so natural and show so much of the world around you. You have a good touch with lighting and textures. Brava!!!!
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thank you for being so kind and generous with your words. I am glad you are my blogging friend too. In love and light Cheryle
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I truly do like them! They are excellent. I was once a photographic assistant to a Pulitzer prize winning photog. So I know good pics!!! Blessings to you.
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Thank you. You made my day. In love and light Cheryle
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What a great post. It reminds me of when I lived in the country and our bird feeder always had some birds around it, but especially in the morning when we ate breakfast. Good “benches!”
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Thank you. Our yard is filled with art that attracts the birds and squirrels. Our little bit of “country” in the city. Thank you for your lovely comments. In love and light Cheryle
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Wow! What a great outdoor space. Those benches / chairs with the farm equipment seats are just fantastic. And the birds…a couple of sparrows and some flickers? We’re finally starting to see and hear some birds in our part of the world. The crows and magpies hang around all winter, so it’s nice to finally hear some American robins, finches and flickers too. As for the lilac buds, absolutely beautiful IMO…the pale green leaf buds epitomize the freshness that comes with the spring season. Great job overall!
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Thank you for stopping by and liking the post. The benches and chairs are perfect for meditating. We have crows and magpies all year with a few Ravens thrown in. The songbirds, the woodpeckers and the robins are coming back now that “winter” is over. We lay out black oil sunflower seeds for the birds and squirrels so our indoor cats can feel like the great hunters they think they are. The baby green of spring is my favourite colour. In love and light Cheryle
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I like your bench seats and the way I can see this month of March in the theme too.
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Thank you for stopping by and liking my post. In love and light Cheryle
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Been meaning to get on over and so glad I did. The spring photos are great. I really like the tractor seat meditation chairs.
Life outside of the blogs has been very busy and will continue to be so for the next two months. Exciting and positive, but hardly any time whatsoever for being where I love to be which is creating on my website and enjoying the content of everyone whom I follow.
For the first few days I fretted about my absence, thinking that my followers would hit that unfollow button, thinking folks thought I was not paying attention to their latest contributions as I normally do. What a laugh at me I received today as I saw I am actually picking up a few followers in MY ABSENCE.
All my best to you.
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Thanks for stopping by. Yes, our real lives can interfere with what we really enjoy. I am glad you are busy, but have missed your presence. In love and light Cheryle
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It’s so much fun going around and seeing how everyone else has interpreted this prompt! I LOVE the birds on the pole, so sweet and a great composition, too. And the bench seats are intriguing! I’ve only ever seen this type of seat on a tractor or other farm equipment in this country.
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Thank you for stopping by and for your kind words. The tractor seats are very comfy. I had to remove the screen from a window in order to take the birds on the pole photo. In love and light Cheryle
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What FUN!!! Love the “seats” you have!!!
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Thank you for popping by and leaving such kind words. Kindest regards Cheryle
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Love your photos! Especially the first one with birdhouse. Also I can see the Spring has finally arrived 🙂
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Thank you for your kind words. Yes, spring has arrived. We expect at least one more storm, usually in May. In love and light Cheryle
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Oh my goodness… these are INCREDIBLE. I can’t even pick a favorite. The subjects are incredible and you got such pretty shots. I wish we had lilacs here. I remember having one in Northern Virginia and LOVING walking by it. They don’t seem to grow well further south.
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Thank you for your generous comments. I have always loved lilacs. I used to pick bunches of them on my way home from school and gift them to my mother when I arrived home. Later in the season, I will post some pictures of them blooming in your honour. In love and light Cheryle
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That first shot is a great capture for the theme. Two birds, setting up house for the spring time and we all know full well that there will be more in there later on. Well done.
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Thank you for stopping by and leaving such kind comments. Yes, spring is here and I can barely wait for the leaves to unfold. Kindest Regards Cheryle
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Love, love, love your selections this month! The first capture of the birds is simply awesome! Our lilacs are just starting to make buds here…..can’t wait to smell their heavenly scent!
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Thank you. I can’t wait either. The robins are here and the rabbits are slowly turning. I won’t be long. In love and light Cheryle
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Hi Cheryle, I love your pictures. It was so nice to meet you during Photo101. I tagged you in a photo challenge called the Four Elements Photo Challenge. You would pick a photo best describing each of the four elements. I can’t wait to see your photos. Here’s is the link in which I tagged you https://erinsbigworld.wordpress.com/2015/04/03/four-elements-photo-challenge/.-Erin 🙂
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Thank you Erin. I am looking forward to participating. I am encouraged you thought of me. In love and light Cheryle
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Hi again Cheryle, my name became attached to the link. Here is the right one https://erinsbigworld.wordpress.com/2015/04/03/four-elements-photo-challenge/
🙂 -Erin
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Good take on this month’s theme. Nice to see nature cooperated with you a couple of times!
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Nice! Thanks for sharing.
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You are welcome. Thank you for stopping by and commenting. In love and light Cheryle
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