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First Shot, Neighborhood Walk

From Today’s Walk

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I had a nice walk today, despite it being somewhat breezy. (I feel as if it’s terrifically windy, but that’s only because I’m trying to shoot flowers!)

While shooting some beautiful iris (I hope to share something later from that house, but we’ll see how the photos turned out) a very nice couple stopped and we chatted for a brief moment. Silly me didn’t even think to get their names … so dear couple, if you did manage to find this website and read this please leave a comment with your names! It was delightful to talk a wee bit.

We are living in a very difficult moment of history, but the friendliness of people is a joy. The chalk messages on the sidewalks — the friendly waves as we avoid getting too close to one another — the brief chats. It all means so much right now.

I also had a short conversation with a mail carrier and thanked him for his work. I asked him if they are worried and he acknowledged that they really are. I was sorry to hear that USPS provides them with gloves but no masks. He said they are on their own when it comes to masks.

And with all that rambling I now leave you with the first shot of the day. I do love seeing the trees blossoming. My itchy eyes are a bit annoying, but, oh, the beauty of these!

First Shot: Blossoms, 4.2.20

Tree Blossoms, trees

Elm

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As I was walking today I saw two trees that were wonderfully green. It isn’t a typical green one sees on trees, and it was mostly blossoms rather than leaves. I got home and did a search and I’m rather sure it’s an elm (ulmas), although I don’t know what kind.

Floral Photography

For Janet Sims

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For those who don’t know, photography is my passion and I love to share it with others. I’m attempting to make it a bit of a “light profession”.

But … music is my “real job”. Today a colleague of many years played her last concert with us in the Symphony Silicon Valley orchestra. (She has another job, so this isn’t a retire from it all  thing, but it’s a pretty big deal to leave the orchestra and I will miss her presence.)

So here’s to a new season … wishing you all the best in your symphony retirement, Janet!

I give you … wait for it … a viola for your retirement.

Purple, White, & Yellow Viola Tricolor, 2.14.18