These poor tulips have not much longer to thrive. Somehow they bloomed in spite of cool temperatures and rain and wind. I donned rain gear and went outside, cradling my spouse's macro lens. I dropped that 200mm lens several years ago, and sent it to Nikon for rather costly repairs. Could almost have purchased a new lens rather than repair.

But I do like the lens, and have the owner’s approval ;-)) Had his approval. I don’t want to push my luck.

An unusual shot facing the house without backlight. Or sunlight. About as shot. Monopod.

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Love spring aspen leaves. Especially when it is raining.

NB. We moved here for the Pacific coast's promise of rain...but I know not everyone loves rain.

Comments not needed.

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A White-crowned Sparrow appeared while I had fun taking shots of rain and aspen leaves.

I enjoyed seeing these birds as fledglings when we lived in Alaska. Now, living in the Lower 48, I can see them as adults.

Slight crop, only. Thanks for looking. Back shortly.

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Thank you.

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The theme of Earth Day is Planet v. Plastics. We must reduce use of plastics.

For Earth Day 2024, I wrapped a small grape in plastic or "cling wrap" and placed it on a clear piece of plastic. The light must have illuminated the base and turned it green, too.

Would have liked to wrap a NASA earth in plastic, but I'm not skilled enough to do that. But the theme of Earth Day is Planet v. Plastics. We must reduce use of plastics.

www.earthday.org/earth-day-2024/

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