North Haverhill Fair

 

 I entered the above pictures along with 4 others in the North Haverhill Fair on the 24th. 

This is the first time I have done something like this.  The Gilford Library displayed pictures from the Clicker Club during the month of June.  A friend encouraged me to enter some of these photos at the Fair.  I was surprised and happy to find that 4 my pictures had won 2 red ribbons and 2 blue ribbons.  There were some beautiful photographs at this fair along with some beautiful paintings.  I felt fortunate to be considered.  Thank you all for the encouragement you have shown me.

Quincy Bog Photography Walk July 9

These are white 6" high plants that are called Indian Pipes.  It does not have chlorophyl, which is what makes plants green.  The Indian Pipe feeds on fungus that feeds on trees.

 Jack in the Pulpit

Quincy Bog Pictures July 1

 

June 2011

Clemetis bloomed from my garden.  I love the large blue petals.

This is part of my new side garden.

I found this boat house shed reminding me of something I would see at the ocean.  Like the simple lines with the chair in front.

Growing up, we called these flowers devils paint brushes.  Although a weed, I like the warm orange tones.

While driving in Vermont, I saw this stream emptying into a slower moving part of the river.  My picture does not  show the scene that I thought would make a good shot as I was driving along this road.  I hope to drive that way again some time and try the shot again.

A couple of peony's a friend gave me from her garden

May 2011

I was driving north on route 25 fairly early in the morning, when I saw the above 2 scenes that I felt I had to stop and take some pictures.

This scene attracted me on the way home in the late afternoon.

Sunrise and fishing on the lake

This shot and the third shot are both taken of Paugus Bay at sunrise, similar area but not taken from the exact same spot.   Amazing how the colors change depending on the weather.

The above shot was taken while kayaking on Lake Winnisquam.  I love getting out on the water in my kayak on a slow moving stream or quiet lake.  It is so peaceful.