Spring – Page 6 – tim mcmurdo

evening reflections

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Tim McMurdo

I have a weakness for good silhouettes and good reflections. Combine them together and I am one happy photographer. In this image, I like the way the colors go from subtle pinks on the left to vivid blues on the right. However, never one to leave good enough alone, I also wondered if the image would make a good black and white. Is this an image about interesting colors or is this an image about light and luminance?

The good news is that the switch from color to B&W is something that can be done in moments. Better yet, the conversion does not have to be permanent and you can just as easily switch back. When faced by curiosity, let yourself go. Even if you prefer the previous image (as I do here), try it out. You have nothing to loose and you might find that your instincts were right.

dogwood blossoms

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Tim McMurdo

Our dogwood is in full spectacular bloom. To me, this is the most delightful sign of Spring. Our tree is old and large. The blossoms sometimes look like they are floating in air. Ma Nature sure can clean up well.

cat-er-pillar

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Tim McMurdo

While spring cleaning the back patio this evening, Jodi found this curled up fur ball. Let's have a bit of a contest for all of you budding naturalists out there. The first person to tell me what kind of butterfly it will turn into gets a print of any of my photos.

While we are at it, a second print is on the table for whoever can tell me what kind of butterfly belongs to this cocoon. That makes two Tim McMurdo original prints. Go for it, you could get both!

the fungi

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Tim McMurdo

I am not sure what this is. I am sure that I don't want to eat it. If you try eating it, I will watch to see if you turn purple and grow a third eye. Part of me thinks it might be a futuristic high rise condo for ants or some kind of artificial insemination device for sheep.

Let's open this one up to the public. Can you identify this fungus? If so, let the rest of us know what it is. Until it has been identified, I am going to steer clear.

mother nature’s grey hair

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Tim McMurdo

Ma Nature does have grey hair. Like those that can be found on my head, they probably started out pretty and colorful.

But then, suddenly, before you know what is happening the hair turns grey.

To make matters worse, if you pluck one out, ten more will grow back in its place. Poor Mother Nature. Time to visit the hair salon and get a dye job.

signs of spring

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Tim McMurdo

As Spring slowly seeps into west central Ohio, the fiddlehead ferns are beginning to unroll. This one is too far along to include in a fresh green salad but, there are others better suited for the bowl. Another sign of spring is the long line of abandoned cars along side the road where ever a large wood is located. The automobiles’ owners have been lured into the forest by the siren call of grey mushrooms located in the deep dark spots amongst the trees.

cujo update

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Tim McMurdo

Remember Cujo, the killer Canadian Goose that nested at my brother's home in Georgia? Well, our local correspondent (My sis in law, Stephanie) reports that Cujo has hatched seven beautiful little goslings. Reports are that mother and children are all healthy. Father is said to be passing out cigars to all of the local ducks, geese and assorted water foul. Congratulations Cujo and thank you Stephanie for the update and image.