Today is the start of the fifth round of one of the most wonderful on-line projects: Project Spectrum. The multi-talented and utterly charming Lolly has created all sorts of great social media outlets for this year’s PS, so be sure to check out that link!
I’ve decided to approach PS5 as a multi-media exploration of color. Photography, fiber, paint, words…they will all come into play over the next seven months. May’s colors are red and orange, and while I’m crazy for orange, I’m going to try to give red the attention it deserves, too.
In May, I’m also participating in Macro May as I strive to get to know my camera better. I failed at Project 365, but I think I can get in a picture a day for a month!
Today, while hiking with Rae and her dog Mia around Great Pond, Rae pointed out this little red and green budding leaf that had dropped to the ground. It reminded me of a phrase that has been in my head for a few days now: “Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May.” (Shakespeare’s Sonnet XVIII)
What a glorious May Day it has been, spent gardening, plucking violet petals, playing with the dogs, hiking, and enjoying the warmth. What did you do to enjoy May Day?
You did not fail at Project 365 . . . you were testing the waters for next year’s Project 365. Project Spectrum got challenging for me when I had it just about yarn, but I can’t wait to see what you come up with. Enjoy the violet jam!
Love this multimedia approach, Bev! So happy that you are IN this year. Many thanks for your kind words~~
The photo is perfect, you have mad macro skills! So worth the ticks I’ve been picking off! You better have hubby give you the once over.
Red is my favorite color and I’m thrilled to start Project Spectrum with it. I’m going to knit red socks. I’m also playing along with Macro May. I love my macro lens and will take any excuse to use it.
I failed project 365 as well. DANG I suck. I thought it was going to be so easy … but it was not!