Behind the Digital LensMusings of an Amateur Photographer

26th Mar, 2019 Tulip Time – Again – Finally

Anyone that knows me knows how much I really enjoy taking photos. I’m not much of a “people” photographer, but I love taking nature photos. I’m not always good at it, but I do enjoy taking those kinds of photos. Unfortunately I haven’t been able to take many photos in the last couple of years because of health issues, most notably with my knees because of arthritis; because of pain in my knees just walking has been a chore and a challenge. In the last 15 months I have had one arthroscopic surgery to repair a meniscus followed by having total knee replacement for both knees, one in November 2018 and the other as emergency surgery at the beginning of February 2019. I went from one kind of pain to another, but at least the “other” is in healing and getting me back up on my feet again. It’s a long process, but I am looking forward to being able to taking more photos and enjoy doing so.

Tulips are my favorite flower and has been since I was a toddler. I love them in all of their plain and fancy glory. Two weeks ago those beautiful flowers bloomed and I wanted so badly to get out and take a few pictures, but I’ve also been hit hard with allergies this year and had little desire to subject myself to flying pollen, but I so wanted to get out and take some before they they disappeared for another year. So, last Sunday I gathered my trusty Nikon D3000 and drove down the road a bit and sought out some tulips and other things to take pictures of. I have to say, it definitely felt good to get out and view nature from behind that digital lens.