Friday, April 23, 2010

Gratitude Friday: A Spring Shower

In harried moments, it's certainly easy to lose sight of the small things. Today, with the fall of a light, cleansing rain, we slowed down. The drops stopped, and I took my trusty SLR to find what I maybe hadn't noticed.

Like these rose hip pods from last year, in a stray vase


or the chives starting to bud and flower, ready for the herb frittate for next week's guests

The stray wild hyacinth in the gravel


The most over-photographed view in Piemonte, the one from my hill, with the storm moving out


The fig leaves shouting out their arrival in florescent yellow against the lush green backdrop


I will never tire of the spring explosion that happens every year. It's not long till the dog days of summer take over and we are watering every day. But until then, the light spring rains are most welcome, with their saturated colors and vibrant life force.

10 comments:

travelingsuep said...

Beautiful photos Diana.

It would be easy to turn the blue flower into an abstract, the colour values are perfect.

Cathy said...

Lovely photos Diana.

Mary in Umbria said...

Hello Bella Diana,

We are on the very same wave-length here.

Lovely...

Marco said...

Rain can help to slow down and take pictures, yours are really beautiful!

Cobalt Violet said...

These are so lush and yummy! OK, I know I use yummy in a funny way, but they are! Just Beautiful.

melissamuldoon said...

Ciao Diana, lovely photos & lovely rain. The shot of the wild hyacinth is especially beautiful.

Francesca said...

Your over-photographed view is beautiful, even with the storm coming.

Kim B. said...

Gorgeous. Thanks for letting us luxuriate with you.

(p.s. As far as the tradesmen are concerned: One little Xanax seems a paltry defense against their many ploys!!) : )

Ingrid in Umbria said...

Cara Diana,

D'accordo! There is nothing like spring wonders! Workers' turmoil washed away. The essence of life captured by your lens. Stunning photo, cara! Enjoy your weekend! Bacione, Ingrid in Umbria

Middle-aged Diva said...

This is one of the most beautiful of your posts, words and photos both.