Earth laughs in flowers.--Ralph Waldo Emerson
Peace is not a season, it is a way of life.-Unknown
Bees are not as busy at we think they are. They just can't buzz any slower.--unknown
The sea is as near as we come to another world.-Anne Stevenson

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Outdoor Wednesday-Rain Pictures

Time for Outdoor Wednesday!!
Susan at A Southern Day Dreamer is our host today!!
This is a favorite scene of mine as I drive to work.
This was taken on a sunny day in April.
Look at the various shades of green!
We have been having rain lately.

Here is the same scene obscured by the rain clouds.
I think I have the camera pointing a little to the right compared to the previous picture.
The green vineyards look bright compared to the dark hills.

Another rainy scene.
This time taken on my way home from work.
I was intrigued by the way the clouds were clinging to the hillsides.

I spot a raven sitting on the grapevines.

Taken while I was driving.
Bad Me.
It was those clouds the drew me again.
That white fence along the road has roses growing
all along the length of the fence.
They are now blooming in so many colors.
This one was taken on Sunday on our way to church.
Still having rain.
That hillside was so pretty when the yellow mustard flowers
were in bloom.
Actually it is always interesting.
We turned left when we got to the end of the road up there.
Hubby is driving, so that left me free to take pictures.
After we turned left we see these cows having a committee meeting.
They are all convened in one place.
Must be an important meeting.
Probably about where to dine on the grass next.
I have posted a picture taken as we come over the hill here before.
But it was very sunny that time.
This time the rain clouds hide that moutain in the distance.
Look at all the different greens!
This is Domaine Carneros Winery.
It is a much photographed winery.
Especially coming from the opposite direction from
which we are going here.
This is a little further to the left from the
previous picture.
There is a pond there and several weeping willows.
We will have to stop and get a picture coming from the
other way sometime soon.
It is very pretty from that direction.
This was on a car antenna when we got to church.
It says Heart Breaker.
I have played around with this picture and the background colors
are not at all the original colors.
Raining on my roses.

More raining on my roses.

Rain on flowers and foliage at church.
Here is another picture taken on Tuesday.
I like the darks and lights here.
Spots of sunlight and spots of shade from the clouds.
Happy Outdoor Wednesday!!
~Linnea~

25 comments:

KatCollects said...

Beautiful photos, I can't wait for my roses to bloom. I hope you have a good week.
Kathy

The Quintessential Magpie said...

Beautiful, Linnea! Absolutely gorgeous.

XO,

Sheila :-)

RoeH said...

I'm so jealous. I love green and rain. And where do I live! Beautiful scenery and photos. I can live vicariously through your blog. Yes!

bj said...

I enjoyed all your photos today...thanks for sharing.

Heather said...

pretty flowers. i love your sights when you drive to church. those hills and mountains are gorgeous. and so green!

Susan @ A Southern Daydreamer said...

Happy Outdoor Wednesday Linnea! Not that I can say much (because I do it too) BUT be careful while driving and taking pictures! We don't want you hurt! Your roses are beautiful! Thanks for sharing your photos.~ Susan

The Raggedy Girl said...

What a beautiful road trip, I loved the photos.

The Raggedy Girl

Libby's Library said...

Your driving to and from Church photo's got me thinking about what I see on that drive every week. I'll have to post those photo's one day soon. Oh Boy - they are a LOT different that yours!

KBeau said...

How very appropriate that as I am looking at your pictures, the thunder is rumbling, and we are about to get slammed. It didn't rain for two weeks, and now we hardly get any sunshine.

Envoy-ette said...

OOOoooo...rain on the roses- BEAUTIFUL!!!
What a lovely area! Thx for sharing!

Bonnie said...

Love the photos of the countryside. Double clicking them really shows the detail nicely! Good job!

Jadehollow said...

Linnea.. What a gorgis view you have as you travel to work. Your Roses are beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Debbie

Barb said...

Hi Linnea, the scenery and the flowers are beautiful!!

Happy Outdoor Wednesday.

Barb

Sue said...

Hi Linnea,
What a beautiful view to see before work and to see coming home, Your roses are beautiful also. Thank you for sharing.
Sue

Christi @ A Southern Life said...

What a great view. Thanks for sharing your pics!

Mary Bergfeld said...

Such beautiful scenery. Thanks for sharing it with us. Your photos are lovely.

Becky said...

You live in such a beautiful part of the country! Love the rain and clouds! Send some to Florida!

Anonymous said...

Evening, Linnea! Oh, what beautiful pictures! I love seeing the country and miss having any country to go to!
Be a sweetie,
shelia :)

Life on the Edge said...

Wow, those are such cool pictures of the hills and the vineyard and the clouds! I also really love those flower pictures.

Yes, I am getting Stella next, yippee! I have been following her adventures since you had her, and checked out all the blogs where she had visited before she came to you. I don't think I can top her adventures with Shelia though! I have been laughing so hard at what she has come up with. I really enjoyed all the adventures she had at your house too! I have some things planned which I hope are unique.

Kady

simple~needs said...

good morning!!
thanks for stopping by my blog. :)
i love your pics!
you are right , my first pic does look like something with arms! lol thats too funny.
kim

Julie said...

Beautiful pictures!! Those cloudy days make me want to crawl into bed and sleep!~

I answered your qq about the additional blog storage space on my blog.

BECKY said...

How lovely 'Nea!! I really would love to have that drive close to me!! And your floral collages are breathtaking!! Thanks so much for sharing with us!!
Hugs!!
Becky

Anonymous said...

Hi Linnea! Oh, I think I'll add a reminder of her tattoo on her shoulder!
MY BAD!
Be a sweetie,
shelia ;)

Dawn said...

You have beautiful photos! I love the flowers. We have had so much rain lately that the greens are really green!!! I like the contrasting pictures you shared.

take care,
Dawn

Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net) said...

Linnea...you sure do have some gorgeous countryside around you! I love all the pics of the clouds and your beautiful roses. In that one pic with the steep hillside, it looks like they are growing something there...I see rows. Are they really growing something on that hillside...I know you mentioned mustard flower? I'm amazed they can plant on something so steep! Beautiful pics! Wonderful Outdoor Wed post! Susan

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