chair and shirt

chair and shirt III
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

Although this was done for a project, I really like it for its stillness.

sunflower

sunflower
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

Sunflowers are so gaudy and unrestrained; I love 'em!

tomatoes

tomatoes
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

Despite the salmonella scare, I continue to enjoy tomatoes.

relaxed tulip

relaxed tulip
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

I love tulips, from bud to shriveled.

Frog Pond Tree and Reflection

Frog Pond Tree and Reflection
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

This was taken at Habitat in Belmont, MA.

Dicentra alba

Dicentra alba left
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

My white bleeding heart is nowhere near as large as my red ones, but it certainly is lovely.

Concord cemetery

Concord cemetery
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

I passed by this little cemetery on a a grey day, and the azalea just jumped out at me.

spring field

spring field
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

I do adore this field. I thought it looked especially lovely this week, when the trees were all wearing their spring colors.

used watercolors

kids' used watercolors up close
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

This was the watercolor set that my kids used.

tulips in window

tulips in window
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

I take pictures of tulips in this vase every year. This was one of my more successful attempts, I think.

tulips

tulips
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

Birthday flowers from my brother and his wife.

birch trunks

birch trunks
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

These trees are at the entrance to Applewood just off Route 111 in Boxborough. Today they looked particularly interesting with the late afternoon light illuminating one side of each trunk and then casting shadows behind.

sunrise

sunrise
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

Only in winter does the sun rise behind this tree.

frozen berries

frozen berries
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

My fingers were almost frozen as well after I stood outside and shot dozens of pictures.

reflected windows

reflected windows
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

This was taken at the Boote Mill in Lowell. I love Lowell and used to work there in one of the mill buildings. I have an entire set of pictures of Lowell on my flickr website.

frosty leaves3

frosty leaves3
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

They won't last long now.

cruising down the river

cruising down the river
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

The Concord River is a busy place.

Japanese Maple leaves

Japanese Maple leaves
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

The leaves are just beginning to fade.

Looking Back

Looking Back
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

Last year my photography club introduced me to Harrisville, NH, which is a lovely little village in the middle of nowhere. This was my second visit there.

Great Meadows

Great Meadows
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

Great Meadows is a wildlife refuge and one of my favorite local haunts.

winged sunflower

winged sunflower
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

I love sunflowers, and I photograph them often. I thought this one looked as if it were soaring.

heron

heron
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

Spent a long time taking pictures of this bird, which did not seem bothered by my presence.

support local blues musicians

support local blues musicians
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

I went to a street fair in Worcester and started talking to this guitarist. I asked if I could take his picture, and he said sure.

farm at midnight

farm at midnight
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

It's midnight, and the moon is full. Click to see the larger size, and you will see the stars. Gosh, I love summer.

Concord River

Concord River
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

I'm trying to get better at shooting landscapes, so I've been out this summer taking pictures of the river, of marshes, and of other nearby landforms.

hibiscus

hibiscus
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

I love hibiscus for their soft petals, but I had never before seen one this color.

kiwi

kiwi
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

Just look at all the various shades of green!

secret splendor

secret splendor
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

This large fungus is growing right outside the house.

Late Show at the Fine Arts

Late Show at the Fine Arts
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

I went on my first night photoshoot last night. I had great fun. I've always loved this old movie theatre and was happy to get a picture of it.

unfurling frond

unfurling frond
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

Flowers aren't the only natural subject I love to photograph.

peas in a pod

peas in a pod
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

The peas are here, and they as wonderful as they taste.

water bottle

water bottle
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

My half-empty bottle of water had been sitting in the hot car and had a fascinating pattern of water droplets inside.

cut strawberry

cut strawberry
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

It's fruit and flower season, so be prepared for an onslaught of images of both.

dahlia

dahlia
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

At a local farmstand, I was fascinated by the variety of dahlias.

storm sky

storm sky
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

I love the weird light just after a storm when the sky is still dark but the sun breaks through.

local tomatoes

local tomatoes
Originally uploaded by Muffet.

These are greenhouse tomatoes, but they look delicious.