How to Survive November 2025 | 23

Today is a reminder, of my Granpa G. He was quite a man, a hard working husband, grandpa and father, who always made time for all of us. He had a health scare before this, however today was his fate. His return to heaven. The night before, we went to visit, he was sleeping peacefullyContinue reading “How to Survive November 2025 | 23”

How to Survive November 2025 | 22

Today’s inspiration is from our hydrangea tree from our front entrance. We have one on each side, they offer a beautiful pop of bright white, and a soothing pink in the fall. With the snow on the petals, the roundness of the plant, the petals, leaves and even the snow! We’ve been lucky to haveContinue reading “How to Survive November 2025 | 22”

How to Survive November 2025 | 21

There is this round ball that is in our garden, its been in our garden for about 20 years. From our first house and its moved along with us. A couple times I thought it had broken, however this decorative piece seems to have a strong and long life. There was a few instances whereContinue reading “How to Survive November 2025 | 21”

How to Survive November 2025 | 20

The roundness of the Rose of Sharon plant seeds, macro after a windy snowfall. This plant is another in our life that is hardy and doesn’t seem to need much. It likes to take care of itself and get in close with the other plants. The flowers when in bloom are big with delicate petals.Continue reading “How to Survive November 2025 | 20”

Macro Monday | Snow Plants

There is something so simplistic and beautiful with snow on our garden plants. We typically hold off on pruning to enjoy their beauty! This also technically qualifies for the “Surviving November 2025” theme as well, Round. Shot with my Canon R6MII + EF/RF Adapter + Canon EF 100mm f2.8L Macro Lens On this day, anContinue reading “Macro Monday | Snow Plants”

Macro Monday | 1st Snowfall

1st snowfall of the winter of 2025-2026 was this weekend, much less than they forecasted, thankfully! A reminder, the cold is coming, a time to retreat for many, once the snow is here to stay I love getting out and capturing the beauty and purity of a snow covered scene.

Macro Caterpillar in a Tree

“You’re just like a little kid you are so excited”… my husband to me when he stopped next to a tree and noticed something I would love to photograph with my macro lens! I was visibly excited to see this bright caterpillar on the tree.