Rain Drops Keep Falling In April

Rain Drops Keep Falling......Singing as I type

My moose is even sad and water logged.

Lichen (thanks Vicki for the name) is growing on trees

My white birch has sad eyes on the bark because of the rain

So what I do, go outside and take a few photos......my humor kicked in when taking the pictures!!!

Easter Morning Frittato

A family favorite served Easter Morning.

Finally A Decent Ringneck Duck Shot

I was out and about yesterday, Bob noticed ducks on Lake Waukewan in Center Harbor.  I had my Canon 100-400 and 1.4 extender and find out my set up was really not going to capture the ducks. 

The sun was starting to come out after night of heavy rain, I decided to give it a try one more try.  Three were still on the lake but again too far to photograph.  We turned around and found a pair on the other side of the road  I was finding again too far for a decent shot.  Starting to head home we looked one more time towards the lake and saw that the three original ducks were coming towards the shore line to rest after eating.  My opt!!!!

Sunday Visit at Meredith, New Hampshire



On the way to Meredith I stopped to photograph

We finally had a beautiful weekend and Sunday was too nice to stay home cleaning the yard around our snow piles :).

I left my photo equipment home not realizing we were going to stay out after running a few errands.  I had purchased a Canon G11 to keep me all times and it paid off.  I saw a few really nice photo opts giving me an opportunity to explore and play with my point and shoot.  My camera did OK!!!

Meredith April's Sunday Surprise. Scuba Divers



Bob and I were out today and hated returning home because the weather was so beautiful.  We took a ride to Meredith, walked the boardwalk and sat looking at the beautiful scenery, taking in the sun.  We were NOT alone quite few people were out. 

Arriving I started spotting photo opts but as luck would have it, shame on me, I left my photo equipment home. I purchase a Canon G11 point and shoot to carry with me at all times like today. 

We noticed two men parking and getting out gear from their truck...scuba diving equipment.  April's Lake Winnipesaukee the men mentioned was 45 degrees, still quite few areas on the  have ice.  Wayne Philibert and Stu May were kind to allow me to take photos and as you can see they were more than willing to educate me and the youngsters.

They explored the underneath part of  frozen ice. I have to stress I watch Stu and Wayne setting up and safety was a prime concern...they know what they are doing. 

Early Morning Photography

I woke up very early yesterday and look outside, I saw a pretty site, snow covered trees, a light from a street lamp. I grabbed my camera, tripod and started shooting.


The white balance might be off but what I saw and what the camera captured is what caught my eye.

Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, MA

We met up with a new photo group Saturday to photograph  Parker River National Wildlife Refuge a wonderful place to visit, walk their boardwalks,  trails, beaches and great for birding. I want to return.

Butterflies and More Butterflies

Glasswing

The Lacewing



Banded Orange

 My photo group took a trip to The Butterfly Place - Westford, Massachusetts: An indoor garden filled with hundreds of free-flying butterflies!

Our trip was a welcome retrieve, from our snowy landscape and weather. It was HOT, HUMID but so worth the visit as you can see.

Please check my Butterflies and More Butterflies - a set on Flickr

I eventually will try to name each butterfly I photographed. If you can identify any, please let me know.

Cabin Fever: Look Outside During a Snow Storm

I took my image from inside our home, looking outside.  Sadly the front of the image, you will find  branches of a tree blocking my view.  But you get the idea how pretty our 10 inches (another front, will add a few more inches) looked today. 

February Winter Storm.....Snowbound

Today we are expecting 6 to12 inches of snow, again snowbound.  I took a photo looking outside through a window of my yard.  You can see an almost snow covered rustic bench and birdhouse.

Meredith's Bob Houses

Unfortunately I missed the Meredith Rotary Club Fishing Derby the week before do to a winter cold. I was hoping the unique bob houses were still on the lake.  The day I chose to visit, the temps were 59 degrees, the warm temps lasted one day and went back to freezing temps the next day. 

Winter Reflections

I stop often and photograph one of my favorite bog areas, located in Sanborton, NH.  My stop this time I found beautiful reflections and dramatic lighting.

Winter Scenery, Chance Pond Road, Franklin, NH

I have been under the weather with a winter cold, I am missing getting out and shooting. Before my cold I photographed one of my favorite local areas, Chance Pond Road. 

My Moose Experience

My readers know how much I love moose and my on going search for years trying to photograph. I have a few successful attempts My Dream Came True, I Found MOOSE - bpdphotos' Photos  http://bpdphotos.com/New-Hampshire/Moose/My-Dream-Came-True-I-Found/3325394_WwkvR#185096082_8M6ko Honestly I feel the moose hide from me :(.

Bob and I were our riding back roads before our next snow storm yesterday. All of sudden Bob shouts "MOOSE"!!!! I was so excited but quickly realize my long lenses was in my camera bag...no time to change lens.

I took a distance picture. Waited and waited no movement. Bob said "I don't think this is real moose." Becoming extremely emotional, I said "it is hold and wait." We waited and waited, no movement. Bob said,"Betty do you see tracks in the snow?"I didn't. Finally after almost 10 minutes I had to admit again he was right!!!! We both started laughing and left.

I would like to know who the person is that fake me out???? I am sure they might have been watching out the window laughing!!!! I would like to think I was not the first who thought this moose was real.

From now on I am going to rely on  http://www.mwvmoosetours.com/

Snow Shoveling, Not A Walkway But Our Roof

We had our roof shoveled just in time.  Today we had, hail, rain and snow.  The weight of the wet snow could be a real problem.  I have not notice so many roofs shoveled until this year.

January 12, 2011 Snow Storm: Taken from the Inside Of The House

I  Used Nik's Solarization Application

We received I would guess about 14 inches of snow finally. I am crazy, I know we just came inside after snow blowing and shovel, the snow is beautiful.

I took a couple of images from inside the house and did a little playing. The photo were take from the lower level of the house ground level looking up.

I used a Nik Solarization application on my one image.

January's First Photo: Winter's Sunset in Laconia, NH

I was a little under the weather for the last few weeks.  FINALLY  I was able to get out and do a little shooting.  Took pictures of a beautiful sunset in Laconia, NH.

East Coast Blizzard December, 2010

New Hampshire was not hit as badly as New York and New Jersey, we received about 12 inches, including high winds.


I tried capturing the wind gust and swirling snow. I added a photo of Bob snow blowing the snow during a beautiful winter sunset.

Bog Area on Rt. 104, New Hampton, NH

One of my favorite spots I like stopping and photographing is a bog area in North Hampton. I try shooting every season, depending on the light when in the area.

Using my new point and shoot, Canon's G11 (learning how to use) I gave it a try and this is what I took...not bad for a point and shoot.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year