If I can get this posted before midnight then I am not too late.  Well, maybe just a day late but no more!  I was out exploring in the yard seeing what jumped out at me for my day 22 picture when I noticed the horse (Sonata) next door staring at me.  I swear she knew I had a camera and didn’t move until I took her picture.  It didn’t turn out that bad so I decided to make it my project picture for the day.  Trying to expand beyond my normal pictures.

I also managed to spend enough time outside to make way way into the golden hour.  The only downside is the clouds just were not going to cooperate.  I ventured across the road to the field my neighbor allowed the state to turn into a migratory sanctuary.  They built three small ponds which are frequently used by the geese and ducks as they travel.  I haven’t process those pictures yet as I feel I have done that scene before but I did keep them for future use.

The picture below was taken back in my yard using one of the fence posts to help focus the camera.  I didn’t want the sky in sharp focus because there was a picture picture with the color rather than the texture of the clouds.

I couldn’t resist this picture.  Something about trying to grab a small focused area on the clothesline while still keeping enough of the remaining picture with enough focus not to be lost in the background.  Next spring I’m going to have to tray this one again with some clothes hanging to see how that looks.

I was also out in the morning getting pictures with the light snow that fell the night before.  They both involve the fence since it was the only thing in the yard with any of the snow remaining.  One is some ice hanging under the top rail which had great detail within it and a cool view of the yard.  The second was the melting snow which was crystallizing on the rail and had great texture.

I’m actually looking forward to this winter.  I can see lots of play time for me outside with the camera.  Just hoping there isn’t too much snow or I’ll be spending my time with the shovel instead!