A Summer Walk

Wild Flowers  - Leslie Snider

 Before this summer's long dry spell put an end 

to the lush colours of summer ,

I took a few photos 

and was inspired 

to try this pastel sketch.

Patches of wildflowers 

accompany the pathways 

along Kingston trails.

But peeking into the shadows 

also produces interesting results!

 

First Day of Summer - photos

Summer solstice 

brought the first major thunderstorm 

of the year 

with rain and high winds, 

tearing leaves from the trees

and scattering these delicate elderberry flowers.

Leslie Snider - photo

Leslie Snider - photo

Leslie Snider - photo

Spring Photo Trip 2016

Each year we get away 

to a favourite camping location to relax

 and restock my photo album.

Each year is different and each year offers a few surprises . 

But there are a few rules to making the trip a success.

 

No.1  - Get up early and catch to morning sun!

No. 2  - If you're quiet and observant the wild life come to you!

 No. 3  - Often working on a theme is helpful.

This year  I concentrated on looking at trees with Character!

No. 4  Look for unusual ways to see your subject.

No. 5  Be spontaneous.

 No. 6 Have fun and make up the rules as you go along!