Good Fences #103 - A Charming Fence for the birds

Hello and Welcome.

It's time for GOOD FENCES hosted by Theresa from,
The Run-a-round Ranch Report.





Sometimes while I'm out walking I happen upon little things that make me smile.

Initially I was photographing the fence/gate as the newness of the fence and that black handle caught my eye.  In this shot you will notice several different fences. I counted at least 5 in this shot.

 I also happened to see that adorable bird feeder hanging on the fence post and I had to snap a picture of it.  I liked the color and the design of the feeder and more important is that it has something else that fits today's post....

Can you see it now...It has a fence of it's own.  How cute is that!

Don't forget to stop in and visit the other participants and see their Good Fences.

Have a wonderful day.

52 Frames - Kiss

Just popping in with the link to my 52 Frames photo for this weeks theme:  Kiss

Please take a look and leave me a comment if you'd like.  Tell me what you like about the photo or what you think needs improving. 

Edited to add the photos.

https://www.facebook.com/52frames/photos/a.1148397175185401.1073742225.180889155269546/1148413001850485/?type=3&theater

Be sure to check out the album.  It's pretty cool and a super great project to join in on the fun with.

Here is the colored version. - Which do you think I should have went with?

Willy Nilly Friday Five - March 4, 2016

Welcome!

It's Friday and time to join Tanya (Around Roanoke) for some
WILLY-NILLY FRIDAY FIVE randoms.

1.  I'm out taking a walk the other day and as I walked past the steps to a church I happened to notice this copper kettle sitting on the stoop below the stairs.  I just thought it was really an odd place for the kettle to be sitting so I snapped a photo of it (just because).  It made me think of Soup Kitchens for some reason.  If you click on the link you can read about the history of soup kitchens.  It's quite interesting especially since Al Capone even set up a soup kitchen.

2.  Huh? - Coleen and I spotted this graffiti on our walk yesterday.  Does anyone have a clue what kind of a statement they were trying to make?

For some fun check out this link (Art Crimes:City Walls) which will take you to various links for Graffiti around the world.

3.  I took another walk around the Whitman College campus the other day and happened upon another sculpture that I was not familiar with.  I snapped this photo of it.  It's called "Moongate" and you can read more about it by clicking on the link.

They certainly have some interesting pieces of art on the campus.

4. We've had some really nice days lately with temps in the mid-60's.  The sun was shining through the kitchen window the other day and I happened to snap this cute shot of our cat, Bandit enjoying the sunshine.

 

So for fun I decided to do a little editing and share with FELINE ART FRIDAY

 

 

Here is the edited version:

 

 

5.  Finally since spring is just around the corner (16 more days) I thought I'd share a fun little Fairy that Coleen and I spotted hanging from a tree while on one of our walks.

 

 

 

Have a beautiful day!  Thanks for stopping by.





Good Fences #102 - Fancy Iron Gate

Welcome! - It's time for some GOOD FENCES.

This awesome meme is hosted by Theresa from,
(The Run-a-round Ranch Report).





Today I am featuring a fence/gate that I have walked by numerous times on one of my regular walking routes.

This first photo was taken way back in October of 2014 at 3:00 in the afternoon.

I listed the date/time because the color of this fence is rather deceiving.  It's looks almost white in this photo but as you'll see in the next photo's it's actually is more gray toned.

Here is a shot that makes the gate look gray.  - This one was taken in September of 2015 as are all the remaining photos.    Perhaps the shade of the trees cast a darker shadow on the gate panel causing it to look more grayish toned.

Most of the time the gates are never closed as you can see from this shot.  I just love the fancy iron work here and even though some of the paint is pealing off I think that adds to the charm of the gate.

Here the gate to the driveway is all the way open and I shot this from the sidewalk where you can see the white wall pillars and the lamps on top.

Finally a shot of the gate across the driveway.  It's old and a bit rusty in spots but overall I really like this gate.

Have a super great day.  Thanks for stopping by.

Seasons - March 2, 2016

Welcome!

One of my favorite things about the spring season is when the little violets bloom.  They always bring back sweet memories of picking bouquets of them to give to my mom and she would put them in a little glass and sit it in her kitchen window.  Sometimes I still take her a bouquet of them out of the yard. 

This morning as I was getting ready for my walk I noticed a bunch of them blooming in our yard and also in several yards along the walk.  They have such a wonderful sweet smell.

They make me smile.

What is your favorite spring season memory?

I'm joining Jesh (St. Germain's) for her new SEASONS meme today.  Please stop by and check it out.

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Also today is the day to sign up for the Tea Cup/Mug Exhange hosted by Stephanie from the Enchanting Rose blog.  I highly recommend you check this out and join in on the fun.