I worked part of this week for my former boss. My next free day was dedicated to getting out with my camera because the weather has been absolutely glorious. So I made a beeline to Bluebonnet Swamp (my favorite place at the moment) and when I got to the parking lot it was filled with school buses. There were 150 1st graders disturbing my peace! The teachers and aides broke them up into several small groups; however, that didn't really help. Their cacophony filled the swamp until every limb was practically vibrating. I'm being kind when I use the word 'cacophony'.
This photo is all I have to show for my 3 hours there--an iris as I was leaving. But that's okay! I am learning to be content in every situation.
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Well, I'd say you compensated beautifully with the photo of the iris. It's wonderful! Happy cleaning today! :)
Not all was lost, the iris is amazing
You made me smile...
One perfect shot. It's gorgeous!
Oh yes our weather is warm but wonderful great for traipsing around with camera in hand. LOVE the Iris, you captured it so perfectly. Happy Weekending Gail
Love the Iris photo! The children disturbing your calm...sounds like something I would say! I am learning that it is good to learn to be content in whatever situation we may find ourselves in at the moment. Happy Weekend...xoxo
Well, the one photo is a very fine photo.
Happy housework.
You did get a perfect photo. This is field-trip time isn't it -- kids are OK a few at a time, but a horde of them are hard on us!
It's beautiful !!
Greetings
You've made me fall in love with irises all over again, Gail! Breathtaking! I know what you mean about the kids taking over. We experienced that at the Dallas Aquarium once. I'm planning to take my mom to the Sunken Gardens in San Antonio for Mother's Day - I think I'll give them a call and see if they have any "groups" planned for the day we have in mind :) And, thank you, I just noticed a familiar sight on your side bar! Have a blessed weekend!
Stunning shot of the Iris. Sorry that the kids made it hard to enjoy being there but I bet they enjoyed their outing.
oh yeah...spring is grand
best to you
Beautifully taken. I like the lighting in the pic.
gorgeous bloom. i love iris. ( :
Gail, the iris is beautiful, great capture. And a nice example of the exception when centre position is perfectly all right and welcome! :)
Our peace and quiet have gone by the wayside with the advent of the cherry blossoms. Every high school senior on the east coast is in town.
Contentment is truly a thing that I need to practice a bit more...This Iris was there..just waiting for you to walk by with your Bertha! It was longing to show it's beauty to the world and because of you, we all get to enjoy it! Absolutely stunning! Hope you have a weekend that is full of great weather...
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It's a beauty! Looks like the light was terrific. Hope you get back there at a quieter time in the near future.
The iris is beautiful! Sorry, you didn't have a peaceful outing.. Have a happy weekend!
The iris is beautiful. Good luck with the late night cleaning.
It's gorgeous and my very most favorite color in the whole wide world!! Glad I did not miss this!!!
Gail, this is absolutely gorgeous! Thank you so much for sharing.
Your story about the school buses made me smile Gail. Love it that they get to experience nature BUT all the wildlife take for the hills, so to speak ;) Such a splendid photo of this GORGEOUS iris.
Sorry to hear that you were joined by so many children. I totally understand why it didn't go so well.You may have gotten only one picture,but it is gorgeous.
That iris is a beauty.
Ah, school trips are not that relaxing from the other end of the experience either!
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
One perfect shot.
It's gorgeous.
Greetings Irma
I know all about a cacophony of first graders. Quite overstimulating. Nice iris!
First graders are cute in ones and twos. 150? WOW! The iris is lovely.
Oh my.. That sounds a bit crazy. But your flower is Gorgeous. It has been so pretty hear in Colorado. But we are suppose to get some rain. We shall see.
Hugs~
Sounds like you are practicing the Biblical admonition "In everything give thanks." I should have been doing that on my recent fair weather outings. Do gnats attack you in the swamp? If so do you have a successful repellant strategy?
The solitary picture that you have is really worth all the waiting.
(Hope you caught up with the SPAN)
While I don't get to visit as often as I'd like, I soooo look forward to looking at so many wonderful photos of nature each weekend!! They just put a smile on my face and make my heart calm.
one GORGEOUS shot!
happy weekend!
big hugs~
Well, maybe not what you expected but it sure is a beauty!!
Gail, that is a perfect shot. Just beautiful. The light is spot on. Putting up with those kiddos antics was worth getting that one shot, IMHO. lol
Stunning photo!
That is a great colour!
Be it flowers or birds, you always get them so pretty.
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh, what a spoiled outing. I know, I know just how you felt! They do tend to spoil your day...those field trips. One time I was just about ready to snap a fantastic pose of a Spotted Towhee, and some little boy came running up to me to ask about my camera...scared the bird away. And to this day I have not seen another towhee. LOL
Glorious iris image!!!
Lovely Iris!!
Well it sure beats housework by a long shot. Lovely bloom.
I think I might have had fun with a long lens.. taking sneaky shots of the kidlets enjoying (hopefully) nature. That would be after I got over my annoyance of having my Zen disturbed though. ;)
Oh, a field trip is worse than finding Scout troops. Bummer. You did get a beautiful shot of that Iris, though.
G.O.R.G.E.O.U.S.
Lovely light, Gail. Perfection!
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