They're Open

When I saw the flowers had opened up this morning, I grabbed my camera. They are so huge and so amazing. If anyone knows what they are, please leave a comment and let me know. It would be bizarre if they are just weeds, and it wouldn't matter. They are beautiful!

Returning Again This Year

 

Last year, these huge blooms appeared in the pasture, and they were like nothing I'd ever seen before. I've been watching for them this year, and they've begun to make their appearance. The top photo shows one beginning to pop out of its bud. The second photo shows one starting to unfold. The length of this bud is a bit longer than my hand from the wrist to the end of the middle finger. I can't wait until they open.

Family Portrait

Meet my current family. They're a happy bunch, and rarely still, let alone close enough together to capture in one frame. From front to back is Saki and his brother Hiro. Next is Odin, my pride and joy and his constant pest, the German Shepherd Chloe who is behind him. Last but not least is Jake, the Aussie Cattle dog.

Best View in the House

Believe it or not, this photo was taken with my iPhone! This is actually facing south, and the sky was lit up by the setting sun in such a cool way that I was afraid to run inside for my Canon and took the shot with what I had on me before it faded away, which it did pretty quickly. It really looked like the four birds flew up there to watch too.