Time has a way of getting away from us, doesn't it? At the same time, it leaves us with many memories, and thanks to the camera, the memories don't always have to fade away. I have been spending a lot of that precious time driving from BSL to Bogalusa and Picayune in between and was able to grab a few quick snaps of some beauties along the way. Spring was late in coming to this area this year, due to an unusually long cold spell, but now that it is here, wow! Even the azaleas have burst into bloom, long after they normally do. These camelias caught my eye; this is a very tall bush of them at Dilania's home. The color! The soft soft soft petals! If we could only dress like this!
This little miniature donkey was so cute, I couldn't resist trying to get his portrait. This was just before things started to warm up, so it was a cool day, but the sun was out. I saw him on a side road in Bogalusa, along with a few others. I would have liked to have rubbed his sweet little furry forehead, but he was so peaceful and there was the matter of the fence...
Back in Bay Saint Louis I turned the corner on a street I seldom (like never) travel and was struck (not literally) by this magnificent tree. Another couple of weeks and it will be providing the best shade possible. I love the big old oaks that you see in this area that have survived storm after storm after storm. There is an area in Picayune that has a tunnel over the road formed by these beautiful trees.
Sunset over the Rigolets, Tueday March 30th. The colors, the reeds, the water. So peaceful.
Time has a way of getting away from us, doesn't it? At the same time, it leaves us with many memories, and thanks to the camera, the memories don't always have to fade away. I have been spending a lot of that precious time driving from BSL to Bogalusa and Picayune in between and was able to grab a few quick snaps of some beauties along the way. Spring was late in coming to this area this year, due to an unusually long cold spell, but now that it is here, wow! Even the azaleas have burst into bloom, long after they normally do. These camelias caught my eye; this is a very tall bush of them at Dilania's home. The color! The soft soft soft petals! If we could only dress like this!
This little miniature donkey was so cute, I couldn't resist trying to get his portrait. This was just before things started to warm up, so it was a cool day, but the sun was out. I saw him on a side road in Bogalusa, along with a few others. I would have liked to have rubbed his sweet little furry forehead, but he was so peaceful and there was the matter of the fence...
Back in Bay Saint Louis I turned the corner on a street I seldom (like never) travel and was struck (not literally) by this magnificent tree. Another couple of weeks and it will be providing the best shade possible. I love the big old oaks that you see in this area that have survived storm after storm after storm. There is an area in Picayune that has a tunnel over the road formed by these beautiful trees.
Sunset over the Rigolets, Tueday March 30th. The colors, the reeds, the water. So peaceful.
Spring time in Louisiana was always one of my favorite times of the year. We lived in Baton Rouge for many years & enjoyed the azaleas and magnificant oak trees. Thanks for posting some great photos to bring back memories of those days.
ReplyDeleteYou are so welcome! This spring has been particularly lovely. I hope to capture more soon, but you know how it is.. you don't have the camera or you're driving and don't have time to pull over, so as someone said, you take pictures with your eyes! Thanks for your encouraging comments!
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