FALLING ACORNS, MIGHTY OAKS

Rain

While I went out to eat today, I was so caught up in the food that I failed to take any photos.  Tonight was the goodbye supper for a coworker, so with the chaos I was far too busy eating to worry with documenting the meal.

After supper, I decided to take a walk.  There was a huge rainstorm today, so that left everything damp. I wanted to take some pictures of the skyline and see what was around, so I started walking in the direction of campus.

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The first thing I stumbled across were the flowers in people’s yards.  Oh my goodness are there some awesome gardeners in Staunton.  Not the best photo, but I was pretty far away and using my long lens.

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This is my favorite photo of the day, partly because I think the water droplets are such an interesting added detail.

IMG_0606Everywhere you look, there is something growing.

IMG_0618A little slice of moon came to visit us.

IMG_0621And finally, nothing beats a Staunton sky.

Today was good.  I’m trying to revel in more days like that.  More days of just fun.

2 responses to “Rain”

  1. Dawn E Avatar

    I love Rose of Sharon! I used to have one of these trees at my old house and I miss it. My doesn’t, though, because those gorgeous purple flowers make a big mess when they fall off the tree. I’m trying to sneak one into the new yard, but I’ll have to plant it in a spot where it won’t matter that the spent flowers are all over the place.

    1. fallingacorns Avatar

      Thank you for solving the mystery of what the plant is! I will have to tell my parents, since they were more interested in what it was than the photo being interesting!