What Inspires You Wednesday

 

The Ocean

I'd be hard pressed to live far away from the ocean. Yesterday, I played hooky in the afternoon and went to get my fill of the sea.

If there is one thing about the sea, that never in question, is that it is inspiring.  It was big, and bright, and deep blue yesterday. 

 

Time for a deep breath. Now, take it all in.


The Isles of Shoals

Looking towards the mouth of the harbor and Portsmouth Harbor Light

A lone gull

Whaleback Light

Looking South

 

The painter

 

I didn't realize it was so windy when I shot the video.

 

 

Something else that is inspiring me is all of the people who have purchased my Grow Love print in support of Bucks for Bauman. As I mentioned before, Jeff Bauman is a young man who lost both of his legs in the Boson Marathon bombings and also helped to I.D. the suspects.  All proceeds of my Grow Love print through this Friday, May 3, will go to the fund set up to assist him. The donation continues to grow!

 

Hey, it's May 1st!

 

 

 

What are you inspired by today? Leave a comment or a link here or on my facebook page. I'd love to know!

 

Make it a great day. It's the only one we've got.

 

Ciao for now,

 

 

 

 

Hello May Day!

A Season In Bloom

I confess. I did not take these pictures today. May Day here is looking, shall we say, 'not so pretty'. It's gray. It's cold. It's damp. It's downright raw and lashing rain.  So I'm very glad I snapped these pictures on the weekend when we had some sun. They are a true celebration of Spring and the merry month of May.

I can't say for certain, but if I remember correctly this is some kind of flowering crabapple tree.  That is not to say this tree gets any crabapples. It sure bursts into an amazing floral display though, each year about this time.

Made even more vibrant against the Spring grass and blue sky.

Each flower is perfectly wonderful.

I know this is out of focus, but I like this shot regardless. The burst of color and a peek of flowers in focus in the back against the sky. 

What a lovely way to welcome May.

As I mentioned, our lilacs are out 4 weeks early. I am so glad I took the time to fill our house with vase after vase of my favorite flower yesterday. So glad I heard the weather forecast.  Hopefully the rest survive the rain. On that note, I think I'll just keep looking at the flowers of this pretty tree and forget the rain outside.

Be well,