A day at the Hollow by three_grrr
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We spent Saturday (3/28) at the Hollow. We did a "walk-about", and took a few pictures. Everything is still quite dormant on the surface of it, but you can see little bits of stuff here and there. The first on the top left is a day lily pushing a tender green nose up from last years leaves. The second is the first blossom at the Hollow, down near the creek where it's dampish. I've no idea what it's called, I hope someone knows it's name. On the bottom left is a shot of some moss sending out fresh growth, and the bottom right is .. yup, you guessed it, a bug. Again, no idea what it is, but I thought it was cute with it's rather punk hairstyle and fuzzy face. Anyone know what it's name is?
Found some very small branches of fir tree on the ground, and put them in a little plastic vase I have on Gracie Anne's grave. Cleaned up some of winter's debris and thought about what kind of ground cover I want to plant on there. I was thinking maybe a varigated thyme. It would grow close to the ground and wouldn't need much in the way of maintainace and it would smell so nice.
We opened up the camper, did lots of cleanup outside, and for now, we'll just spend the day whenever weather permits, and in a few short weeks,we can get down to some serious camping!
You guys had me giggling at your comments on "Vermin Patrol"! Some of you inquired if they could be hired or rented .. yes, they can. They do swift work of home basements. Castles and palaces take a little longer. Rates are reasonable too, you pay transportation to and from the job, they get to keep anything they catch. That's it. Simple contract, no complications.
Many thanks for the faves on that little bit of sillines!
Comments (52)
Minda
excellent macro rita and u did stunning capture...
npauling
A beautiful collage of the first signs of spring. The bug looks as if he has been snowed in for the winter and is just melting with the spring sunshine. The variegated thyme would be lovely for Gracie Anne, she would have loved to roll in it.
thevolunteer
Spring is springing forward, a little at a time. Love the post work. Giving me a few ideas.... Thanks for the words of encouragment etc. Have a great week. Aloha
marcopolinski
the POV on all four of these is excellent ... makes me feel like a naturalist studying spring as it's unfolding ... fantastic collage of life!
gunsan
You really have your paradise there, dear. Wonderful shots!
novelist
Wonderful shots of spring. Can't wait! I love the cuddly little insect. So cute!
Iceshark39
Lovely collage of images! Beautiful shots.
taurus66
lol. and now the sneak preview on spring!
M2A
Love these Nature windows you give us here, great idea and presentation.
chimera46
Great shots here. You've captured quite well the first new sprouts of growth, I like!
beatoangelico
BEAUTIFUL COLLAGE...FANTASTIC IMAGE...WELL DONE..!!!
Burpee
It must be so peaceful, even with no foliage or animal sounds. The fresh air, the crispness of it, makes you feel alive when you take a deep breath. I'm amazed at the bits of life you found thriving. I think Gracie Anne is looking over your shoulder saying 'sniff there, sniff here, look up that tree, turn that rock over'. She'll be with you always.
kftate
Beautiful captures!! Well done.
jocko500
super cool
Richardphotos
new life is always a beautiful thing
JaneEden
I love how you put these beautiful images together, this is a really enchanting set of photographic work, and presented perfectly. Love them all, hugs Jane xx
busi2ness
I know what this place means to you, excellent presentation of the "pieces" making up the spirit and fullness of the place.
ragouc
Very good shots and composition. Well done.
bakapo
oh, I love these kinds of photos! wonderful macros in a nice display.
Hendesse
Beautiful collage of excellent shots. I like very much the fresh green.
Dindin
Lovely early spring pictures .The insect is a furry bee .
three_grrr
Thanks to Andrea (durleybeachbum) for the the bugguide.net site, I was able to identify the little bug, it is a bee, a male, and it's name is Lasioglossum. Found in Cattauragus County, NY.