Texture Tuesday - the Posie Edition

Last Sunday evening after a busy weekend spent with family, I was feeling the same way I always do after everyone leaves . . . a bit lost.

I had vacuumed up every crumb, cleaned the kitchen and washed a few towels when I suddenly decided I'd had enough of that - the rest of the house could wait . . . until when? who knows . . .

I was tired and I knew I couldn't sit down at the computer and attempt to work on a project. But a stroll around the yard seemed quite inviting. I picked up my camera and went outside with just one lens (my 18-55mm), no tripod, no expectations.

It had rained and these pansies stopped me in my tracks - I hadn't even got off the deck before I was snapping away. I was happy that I hadn't brought my tripod - I could just try to capture what I was seeing/feeling and not worry about 'setting up'.

I had to crouch and twist to avoid a cluttered background, my hands were shaking a bit, and I had to use a relatively slow shutter speed since it was quite cloudy.

I don't know, these just make me feel happy. I'm so glad I let the house go . . .

Texture: iAm by Kim Klassen