Project 365 d-122

     The rain and cloudy weather came back again today to visit me. Once again I found myself sitting outside enjoying what it had to offer. My Mother had given us this bench and I reluctantly accepted it. It was in need of some paint, and new wooden slats. Basically, it was well worn; however it still seemed to gratefully accept those who needed to rest. Funny how things that are not outwardly beautiful are often the most beautiful things in our lives.

     I sat there and watched the rain slow to a drizzle and the chirping birds were no longer drown out by the roar of the showers. Big raindrops were still falling and they appeared to be springing off the green leaves of the growing things in my flower bed. My wife had just had a birthday and she received this lovely hanging plant as one of her gifts. Since it hadn't been hung yet, it sat in the open and was baptized with soaking Spring rain. As you can guess, I had my camera right by my side and began to photograph. Big drops of water stubbornly clung to its petals and glistened like tiny jewels adorned on a Queen. The pink and green contrasted nicely and I went for a shallow DOF to accentuate the wonderful flowers. The sun is great, and I am nearly always happy when it is shining down upon me; however, there is something to be said about melancholy days like this and the life giving rain. God is good, for he brings the two together in equal measure to make these little gems grow and brighten our lives.

Happy Shooting.