My kitchen window by maggiemae

My kitchen window

I couldn't let the day go without posting a picture of the first daffodils in our garden. Amazingly early! We are really in the middle of winter!

Three good things;
1.My 93 year old sister's condition is not as serious as first thought but still painful being a large kidney stone.
2. Sausage rolls for dinner (got to empty the freezer1)
3. The cat knows we are going away - she is hiding under the couch. ps..we didn't tell her!
Beautiful daffs, Maggiemae glad to hear your sisters condition is not as bad as you thought -- may she make a good recovery -- you mentioned dinner ,reminds me that I haven't had tea yet !! Poor cat !! animals are such wise things at times !
July 25th, 2014  
@beryl Thanks Beryl for your comments - yes poor cat - I get annoyed with her for doing that but your comment makes me realise she is unhappy - of course.
July 25th, 2014  
How gorgeous. Glad to hear about your sister and apparently your cat doesn't need you to tell her. She gets it on her own!
July 25th, 2014  
Lovely daffs - so bright and happy!! Good news about your sister hope she continues to make a good recovery. You made me laugh about your cat - she definitely knows you are going to leave her and is anxious!! Finlay is the same wheneve I get a bag out - he knows I am going somewhere and wont leave my side!!
July 25th, 2014  
They are beautiful
July 25th, 2014  
The first thing I noticed in this photo wasn't the daffodils but the trampoline....who uses that....I have visions of you & John bouncing up & down on that you are an energetic pair!
I like you HDR shot.....it certainly brings out every detail of the flower....daffodils are such cheery flowers.glad about your sister but still a sorry to have that removed at her age.....hope they will be able to get rid of it without a big operation.
Good job your cat doesn't know how long you are going for!
Have a great holiday ....won't be in touch again before you go as I am away for the weekend. See you in September! X
July 25th, 2014  
@happypat I jump on the tramp - its good and relaxing exercise provided its after a visit to the ladies! I will be posting every day hopefully so will keep in touch! A very happy birthday for whenever it is - very close and I'm sure you will have a lovely time !
July 25th, 2014  
@maggiemae tomorrow ...today for you! Thanks very much ...good to know you will be posting while you are away.
July 25th, 2014  
I was wondering about the tramp as well.... good for you.. lovely Daff's
July 25th, 2014  
Lovely processing. I love how t makes the petals shine xx
July 25th, 2014  
Cool shot
July 25th, 2014  
So pretty!
July 25th, 2014  
daffodils are such cheery flowers, aren't they? your processing made them really standout!
July 25th, 2014  
and maybe the cat is just exhausted from flying! :-)
July 25th, 2014  
This is beautiful - it looks like a painting. Fav!
July 25th, 2014  
Lovely shot. I immediately liked three things about this: the processing, the unique framing and the painterly look. Good news about your sister, although I know how painful kidney stones can be. Our pets pick up so many things about us. I can tell that your cat will miss you and will be waiting for you to return home after your trip.
July 25th, 2014  
A fav
July 25th, 2014  
clever HDR post processing maggie, lovely work
July 25th, 2014  
Pretty capture
July 25th, 2014  
Love the finish - so weird to think of you having daffodils at the moment when we're in full summer mode here :-)
July 25th, 2014  
I agree with Daisy's comments @daisymiller as the processing caught my eye, the framing is terrific, and the daffodil scene works so well. Good news re your sister. Safe travels!
July 26th, 2014  
You've excelled yourself. Perfect composition, lighting and processing. Fav
July 26th, 2014  
@tonydebont thank you so much, Tony - made my day!
July 26th, 2014  
This processing is great
July 26th, 2014  
Great job on the processing!
July 26th, 2014  
stunning processing .. so beautiful to view ...fav
July 26th, 2014  
@friend2303 Its the HDR series of shots that is so creative, Vijay! Not entirely natural but a good artistic impression. Thank you for your words!
July 26th, 2014  
Such a beautiful shot and love your processing, Maggiemae. Glad to hear your sister is not as bad as thought to be. I passed a kidney stone in 2003, it was so painful. I hope that her Dr helps her with this and explodes it or gives her some strong medicine to tolerate it passing. How exciting to be getting so ready for your trip. Our cat watches as we take showers on a weekend morning as he knows this means we will be going out. They are never sure how long you will be gone and so very smart. I feel for your kitty and sure she will be taken good care of while you are gone. FAV
July 26th, 2014  
great news about your sister! Love the processing!
July 26th, 2014  
Looks like a painting. Beautiful.
July 26th, 2014  
Gorgeous! I can't believe you have daffodils so early. Mine are just up through the ground!
July 26th, 2014  
@darsphotos As my sister is not in serious trouble at the moment,it is still a worry as she is under Doctor's care and we can't have any say! She has a urinary infection, is allergic to morphine and is being given other medicines.
Our cat is the same .... watches.....! I'm missing her already!
July 26th, 2014  
They must lighten up your winter days. Love the shot looking past them to that dark sky.
July 26th, 2014  
Cool, love your processing
July 26th, 2014  
Lovely daff's, lovely when the colour comes through to brighten winter up; I and commenting backwards, so didn't know your sister was poorly, good to know she is on the mend. Cats do have this sixth sense knowing when the vet or cat hotel is imminent
July 26th, 2014  
Gorgeous light, colour and processing , fav! Glad your sister is not too bad, but the health of anyone that age is a concern. Will your cat be boarded somewhere, or will someone come in to look after her? Either way, I hope she will have some human company while you are gone.
July 26th, 2014  
@tristansmum Our cat is boarded in a nice place but she doesn't like other cats too much so stays on the top shelf! Plenty of human interaction but I hope she is nice to them - she can be a little tiger!
July 26th, 2014  
Bev
Great shot. They are lovely against the background of the sky outside. Nice job.
July 26th, 2014  
Love your finish in this shot. Beautiful
July 26th, 2014  
Gorgeous daffies and so nicely presented in this shot.
July 27th, 2014  
A very interesting shot and processing! Nice flower composition!
July 28th, 2014  
FaVulous view, color and processing! FAV
July 29th, 2014  
beautful. fav.
July 29th, 2014  
@libertylady @eyesmile Thank you Gena and Alice for your nice favs!
July 29th, 2014  
My favorite flower! Poor pussy- but she'll be happy once settled in her vacation home.
July 30th, 2014  
That's lovely Heather.
July 30th, 2014  
I love this shot - HDR brings out the surreal in this wonderful frame. Fav.
July 30th, 2014  
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