I got tired of waiting for the snow to melt and flowers to arrive, so I took my little garden fairy outside for some fresh air and sunshine. I think she made an excellent model and gave me the opportunity to get in a little practice with the camera. I love the light and shadows in the snow in this photo.

Taking a little break on the garden bench.

Posing pretty atop a plant stand.

She reminded me that photography doesn't always need to be about capturing a quick moment in time or shooting that elusive butterfly. Sometimes, photography is just pure fun. I hope you enjoyed the photos today.

​Thanks for stopping by!

Today's photo is of Mt. Katahdin at sunset. It was taken two summer's ago in late July. You have probably seen photos of Katahdin in shades of blue with striking white caps, but it doesn't always look like that. 

The color of the mountain changes with the seasons and with the time of day. Sometimes it is so pale that all you can see is a vague outline where the mountain meets the sky. Sometimes, at sunset, the mountain transforms to glorious shades of purple and violet. ​

Whatever its color, Mt. Katahdin is always beautiful as it stands guard over the land.

Today's image was/is Easter inspired. Although we don't have daffodils in bloom here in Maine, yet, I used my photos from last spring to create the heart of daffodils. Which started me thinking about why daffodils are so common in Easter photos and on Easter cards. I assumed it was because they are one of the first flowers to bloom in the spring and are usually in bloom for Easter. With a little digging, I discovered there is more to the story.

Sunny yellow daffodils have long been a symbol of rebirth and new beginnings since ancient times as they typically bloom near the Spring Equinox. This leads to their association with Easter, the Christian celebration of new life in Christ.

Legend has it that the daffodil bloomed for the first time during the Last Supper to bring comfort to Christ. Some churches associate the daffodil with the 40 Days of Lent. Many in the UK refer to the daffodil as a Lent or Lenten Lily.

Whatever you call them, daffodils bring a splash of color to the landscape after months of ice and snow. They are thought to bring good luck and symbolize love, respect and high regards.