jenmarron's PhotoBlog

Infrared blooms

2008-09-01T05:37:19Z

Love and bugs

2008-08-11T03:50:48Z

Apparently, the bull & cow here have been sequestered in this paddock for a couple months in hopes that they'll create beautiful children together. No dice so far, though I think I've documented a certain tender feeling between them. I imagine it's hard to get in the mood when you're constantly suffering an onslaught of flies, though.

Paths

2008-08-11T03:36:02Z

Non-working farm

2008-08-11T03:29:20Z

Most things are past their prime, but I love how some bushes look like they're blooming with rusted equipment.

Leaves and flowers

2008-08-11T03:09:07Z

My friend Jeska wanted to bask in nature & summer weather, so I offered up my grandfather's farm. Despite warnings about overgrown weeds that attacked, I didn't do too badly as a guide - for a city girl, anyway.

Farmers' Market

2008-08-05T02:49:28Z

I wandered up to the Farmer's Market on Saturday morning and found Jeska who's been helping out at a wonderful cheese stand. I stayed awhile helping, too. I did quite well! I think my fervent appreciation for all of the cheese varieties served me well. (Or my fervent, bordering-on-rabid appreciation inspired people to quickly buy cheese & escape.)

Welcome home

2008-08-05T02:29:07Z

I came home to flowers, garden goodies & a card courtesy of my wonderful friend Christy. She also kept my plants from dying & my mailbox from overflowing. I soon moved the flowers to my mantel to sit behind my new Indian elephant. (The Ganesh isn't new, though, but a gift the lovely Sharadha gave me a couple years ago.)

India: Day 22.5

2008-08-04T01:34:36Z

I guess there was technically a day 23 since my flight in Bombay didn't take off until 1 a.m. But these shots were all taken during my flight from Bangalore to Bombay. Sharadha is right about Indian clouds being superior, though.

India: Day 22

2008-08-04T01:11:55Z

Finally, I had to go to the airport. ::muffled sob:: But, I made the most out of my two hours on the airport shuttle and snapped pictures like a maniac.

India: Day 21

2008-08-02T18:28:59Z

As my time in India wound to a close (wah!) we did a bit of shopping and sightseeing. I resisted a mad, fleeting impulse to grab a menagerie of dogs, goats, donkeys and get a job at a call center to pay for all of the animal feed & vet bills... (I'd insist on an fake Indian name to offset my American accent, though.) Speaking of dogs, Rosie is the adopted dog of the complex where Sharadha's in-laws live. It's a common practice for people in communities to adopt a street dog and take over its vet and food bills. In return they're just the sweetest, happiest dogs. (Well, the two I got to know, but I blithely assume it's a common trait.)