Flowery Friday 5, Peonies!

The anticipation is beginning to be over. One of the peonies is bursting out, and two others are starting to burst. I have to admit the others are still anticipating. It's going to be a good show this year. If any of you peony lovers want to come see them in person, I'm sure Linda would be happy to give you a tour. Or photo buddies, I've got some ideas about reflectors...

It's been a busy week. Nearly 2,000 photos, and that includes a roll of film. The bulk of that is from the race last weekend, plus several community association events. But there's flowers, some cloudscapes, and a fun macro day yesterday.

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Of the Day

Driftwood (NZ)

Driftwood (NB)

Film

A difficult exposure. Won't be trying to print this one.

Linda

Newfoundland

New Brunswick

Why ever didn't I publish this, and maybe I did

90 days, or so ago

Flower

Landscape

A golden Saskatchewan morning.

Serendipity

I was leaving a photo meetup put on by my buddy Neil Zeller, and saw this reflection.

The weekend race

No, not one I was in. That wouldn't inspire anyone. I just took the photos.

This was the Wildrose Triathlon, put on by Richelle and Rose. You can see their upcoming events here. The day was cool, overcast, and with a wind ranging from blustery to hard enough to blow a fence over. The volunteers adapted, many of them wearing winter coats and hats. Lots of women came out and raced. 

That's the inspiring thing. Some of them are athletes; their run form and speed make that clear. But lots of them are women like you'd see every day in the world. All ages, all shapes. Some are coming off injury. Some are trying to get back into shape. Maybe they don't swim well, or aren't confident on the bike, especially with that wind. Maybe a 2.5 K or 5 K run seems like the better part of forever. After all, couch to 5 K is the toughest distance there is.

Maybe they've been told they can't do such a thing. Some might be trying to prove something to themselves or other people. Prove that they can. 

And you know what? They got out there and they did it. They might not be fast, but they got it done. That's the important thing. They did something that at least some of them didn't know they could do. That's why there are so many huge smiles on the finish line. You can check them out here. 

Bring a coffee or your favourite tipple, and enjoy some inspiration. These women are amazing.

The Of the Day feature will return. The peonies are still, (STILL!) anticipating. 

The peonies are still anticipating

It rained last night and things are still wet this morning. That often makes for good flower photos. So I did. You decide about good.

There were several other photos, but this is just about the peonies, because I know some of you are eagerly waiting to see them in full bloom. Soon. 

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Of the Day

Driftwood (NZ)

Driftwood (NB)

Film

The pedestrian bridge over the Bow, just south of 22X.

Linda

Newfoundland

Part of Baker's Brook Falls.

New Brunswick

Why ever didn't I publish this, and maybe I did

Dredge 4 near Dawson City.

90 days, or so ago

Fish Creek.

Flower

Landscape

More Yukon. I never tire of these.

Serendipity

Found this while looking for something else. Midnight Dome, near Dawson City.

Writer, blocked

I think about what to blog. I even open the blog and look at a blank page.

Not even crickets. So today you get the of the day feature.

Oh, and the peonies are still anticipating.

Of the Day

Driftwood (NZ)

Driftwood (NB)

Film, a little tiny bridge in Fish Creek. It does not have a number.

Linda

Newfoundland

New Brunswick

Why ever didn't I publish this, and maybe I did

90 days, or so ago from a walk through a swamp in Fish Creek.

Flower

Landscape