This week's challenge is MARCH INTO SPRING...Is spring popping up in your neighborhood? Daffodils and crocuses popping up through the snow? However spring is arriving (or did in the past, if you're still snowbound), share it with us!
I wasn't going to do this one, but a friend talked me into it. Not because I think I'll win, and surely that wasn't what they thought either..... but I took the shot so I'm sharing :)
Up until this weekend it had been cold and I had mounds of snow on the ground. Nothing even close to 'March into Spring' appeared. I have pictures of flowers, of creeks, all kinds of things, but they are old and most likely were really not taken in spring anyway. Then on Sunday the temps hit the 30's. Yes, down right balmy here. As I came into the house I was dripped on by an icicle hanging off the garage. I wanted to look up but all that came to mind was Ralphy in the Christmas Story. His fabricated story of an icicle falling off the house and breaking his glasses. (If you've never seen the movie, make it a must see during the holidays. It's a hoot!) Anyway, I came in the house and wondered if I could actually capture a shot of the drop falling. What better form of spring then to see the ice actually melting? It took several attempts but finally I was able to get it. :::patting self on back::: Just ignore the dirty soffit and fascia of the garage. Eewwww Today the temps hit low to mid 60's. Can you say heat wave? Still snow, and the mounds on the side of the roads are black with soot and have revealed garbage that has been thrown about. Disgusting!!! No worries, they are calling for cold temps and more snow so it will be covered again by Wed. I really wish Spring was Marching in!!!
Hope you'll click on the link and either join in or visit the others that already have. Good Luck to all
~d
42 comments:
Ooooooooooohhhhhhhhhh love that picture Donna, very pretty !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hugs Lisa
Love this picture Donna ....I am ready for spring ...woke up this morning to no heat!
Hope you are doing great ...miss you
What a creative artistic idea! That took patience and skill!
You ought to win something! This is VERY good!
I wish spring were closer. It won't be long before Easter is here. Then it'll really feel like spring.
NELISHIA
http://journals.aol.com/nelishianatl/PRAYINGANDBELIEVING/
That's so cool. Get it? Cool! Oh...I crack myself up.
Seriously....wonderful shot! Something about icicles I just love.
Nancy
What a great picture!
XOXO,
bridgett
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gorgeous picture---winter sure seems to be hanging on. Just love the picture of the icicle and u did a great job of it dripping--absolutely amazing! I have heard so many people say they are ready for Spring to come and to see some flowers..me included. By the way, March 9th we change our clocks to Spring ahead--woo hoo--now just bring out the sun! Hugs and have a great week at work.
I love that movie with Ralphy in the Christmas Story!! I have to watch it every year or it's not Christmas yet. Hugs,
Lisa : )
Great shot! Perfect timing! Thanks for sharing. Hugs, Maria
Donna, Great image, from concept to execution. I love your story about how it came about. Wonderful entry!
Vicki
That must have been a tough shot to get but it turned out great. I was so glad to see you in my alerts tonight.
Hugs, Joyce
Great picture you sure did capture the drop .Perfect!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sunny
(((((((((((((((HUGTOYOU)))))))))))))Good job.
Donna
re: T.B. ( whatever that is )
After reading your 94 comments, I kinda get an idea. I missed that one so I don't know if this applies:
“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; because there is not effort without error and shortcomings; but who does actually strive to do the deed; who knows the great enthusiasm, the great devotion, who spends himself in a worthy cause, who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement and who at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly. So that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.”
Theodore Roosevelt
Love the icicle and your wonderful tags. They make my day.
Cheers
Clyde
A kite rises against the wind, not with it. :-)
This is a very good shot. You captured it just right. Helen
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Wow, Donna, that's a great photo! Love it! Such a talent! Linda
Donna that is amazing ,so clever ..loved it ...love Jan xx
What a great photo Donna.
Hugs
Carolxx
What drip!!!! LOL Love it!!!! Can you animate that one?
Betty
That is a great pic Donna....
Michele
So eloquently displayed~
LOL...sorry..; (
We don't have anything yet either. Our Spring will begin in May....although our winter has been more spring weather than winter.
that is an awesome pic! we have had rain for 24 hrs......i will take rain anyday over the snow.
Love,lisa
I dont know anyone that can take something that seems so minor and make it into something beautiful like you do what a great pic.
Now that is a striking photo. I like. I hear you, Donna, photography is one of your big talents. Gerry
Donna
I like the concept behind this photo and I love the execution. To go out and shoot what happens to be available is one thing. To plan to shoot a certain object, plan for that particular shot, and then execute the plan is a totally different experience. To achieve sucess in this kind of shooting environment really gives one a sense of accomplishment. This is a great photograph prefectly executed and professionally displayed. Well done! I'm really glad you decided to enter this one!
Sam
Neat photo!! Love, Val xox
http;//journals.aol.com/valphish/ThereisaSeason
Great photo, Donna!
Sometimes I forget how bad that dirty sooty snow looks. I think being in JLand has helped me "put on my clarity glases" to view what others endure. Whether, it be cold, illness, a death, or any of the other challenges of life.
Bethe
Wowwwww!
*D :) what a Great Pic~ Ralphie would be proud!!!
(I Luv that movie)
LOL!
I know Ur Tired of The Snow ...I wish Houston would get even a Slush!
We Haven't had any Snow since 89~ I Know cause I still have the Video!
It's so Good To see U~literally speaking...
I Love Looking at Ur Entry. Thank U for Sharing.
Smiles Across the Milessss :)
Deb
Great photo! Linda
I am sticking my tongue out to catch that droplet......
marvelous shot!!
~c~
Great photo. I can't wait until this all goes away for the year. I'm tired of winter.
Jude
http://journals.aol.com/Jmorancoyle/MyWay
Great shot Donna! Love that little drip. .... lol!
Suspense...you caught the moment...nice job.
B.
perfect!! :)
gina
That is one awsome picture! It's perfect.
~Rosemary
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Oh Wow!!
Great job!
and I love that movie....
Linda :)
I love drop shots.
Julie
Melting is definately a sign of spring. Very clever....and great capture.
great pic very clever well done. mrs t xx
this is wayy cool!
I think it is perfect for the photo challenge.
Gem :-)
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