Wow..I can't believe it has been almost a month since I posted here. I have been busy trying to learn my new camera, taking pictures, and learning how to use some terrific Topaz plugins on them! 
I was visiting a cemetery this morning, and this little fellow played hide and seek with me. He would run behind a head stone, then come out and get fairly close to me..then off to hide again. He had some playmates there too, but this one was the friendliest. Perhaps they get lonely for some live company. :-)
One of my neighbors has some lovely poppies growing in her "field of flowers", so I had to run over and photograph some. There are so many beautiful flowers this time of year..I wish I could photograph each and everyone of them. :-)
Memorial Day is celebrated this weekend here in the United States. Traditional Memorial Day celebrations have diminished over the years, and I think many of us have forgotten the meaning of Memorial Day. I hope we all take the time to remember and honor those that have served our country. 
This is a digital oil painting from a photo I took a couple of weeks ago. I loved the way the trees bent and curved and the goose enjoying the shade, along with all the reflections.
Using another picture from my adventures at the park I went to last week I made this to give credit to Mother Nature for all the beauty we can see everyday. If you're like me, though, I don't always see it...or take the time to appreciate it. :-)
A friend and I went out for brunch and then I grabbed my camera and we made our way to one of the beautiful local parks. It was a glorious day, sunny and the temperature was in the 60's so I was happy. I've loved the photos I have gotten from this camera, but it is 7 years old now and I've been having some problems with it, and the time for a new one is getting close.
