Around the yard . . . hosta leaves

The hostas are using all their energy right now for creating flowers, so the leaves are changing shape and form, drying out and curling up, giving their all to the showy flowers.

It's a fascinating process, and one I've not paid any attention to in the past. What a dope! These leaves are great.

The first picture was shot on a dry day. A few days later it had rained in the night, and the morning light and the raindrops combined to make what I think are extremely pretty images.

These three were taken with an iPhone, but I'm continuing with this "hosta project" also using a digital SLR.

Soon the novelty will probably fade, along with the leaves. But for now? This is fun stuff!

Images copyright ©Carol Leigh 2019.

iPhone photos of the day . . . A walk around the yard

Late in the afternoon it was very overcast and sprinkling a bit -- a drop here, a drop there. I went out into the yard to see what I could find.

Apparently deer aren't too fond of sage (at least I think that's what this is) because there's a big mound of it nestled against some rocks with nary a bite taken out of it.

And then I liked the pattern on the side of the woodpile. "Use these in the fire pit, Carol, don't bring them inside for the fireplace" warned the former owner. Why? I should have asked. But I'll take his word for it.

And then these are the few hosta leaves and flowers that the deer (and rabbits) haven't eaten (yet). I'm hoping that they'll eventually turn brown, dry up, and curl oh-so-artistically for future photos. (The hosta leaves, not the rabbits and deer.)

Roasted tomato basil soup (made with locally grown and harvested fresh basil) and a salad for dinner. Not bad.

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