Spring Has Sprung!

That groundhog really blew it this year.  Not only did spring not come early this year (as he predicted), it arrived about six weeks later than normal!  But it's mid-May now, and the waited for season has finally arrived.

"Barn in Wild Turnips"

"Old Allis"

These photographs were taken in Hartsburg, just north of Peace Church.  The owner of the barn had commented to me last winter that I didn't have any images of his barn among my work, and invited me to take some anytime I wanted.  It's such a charming little barn, nestled against the bluffs, that I couldn't resist!  The old Allis-Chalmers WD45 sits nearby, resting up.  This field was planted in turnips last fall, and they went to seed -- which provided a sea of tiny yellow blooms in the spring.

The Grass Is Greener

This pasture is along a route that I travel almost daily.  I get a kick out of how often the horses are at the fence, necks stretched, nibbling on the grass as far as they can reach.  Maybe wanting what's just beyond our grasp isn't strictly a human trait -- what do you think?

Buzzing with Activity!

"Pear Blossom Pollinator"

The two Bradford Pear trees planted behind my church were just loaded with blossoms last Sunday, and the bees were busy taking advantage of the situation!  It was a perfect time to get some close up shots of these busy guys at work.  Spring has been late in arriving this year, so we are glad for every sign that we get that warmer weather is here to stay.