Thank you for your nice compliment. That sounds awesome to go hunting for calcite! I have only gone geode hunting myself. Hope you are successful once the weather cooperates!!
Unfortunately no ... I hear that one and the Denver shows are quite spectacular!! Maybe someday!
Thank you Mike. ... And be careful what ya wish for! I have quite a lot in my collection haha! But you have given me an idea about a photo project I could do, featuring a photo of each of my pieces! My family has always teased me about my rock obsession, but I am finding out that there are LOTS of fellow rock hounds out there. Thanks for your nice comment!
I agree that they are fascinating to watch and i think the webs can be very beautiful.... But I would rather not have them hanging around my house! Haha!
Thank you all for viewing and your nice comments!!
Thank you Speeters! That doesnt sound poisonous ... I am sure they will be back this summer!
Sorry you didn't get to see the cherry blossoms as planned, but these photos are gorgeous! Looks like you had beautiful weather. Thanks for posting!!
Thank you very much Earnest!
Thanks Bob!! The show was in Cedar Rapids... Every year in March. She should check it out next year!!!
Thanks Bud! There were so many people at the show that it was hard to get to creative with the shots. Used my Canon Nifty 50, just snapped away and then took my time editing. ;) Thanks for your nice comments!
I think that this photo reminds everyone of specific memories that turned them against spiders!!!
Awww thank you, Tim! I have quite a rock collection now ... I will keep in mind that you enjoy the rock/gem photos and post some photos of my personal collection sometime!!
Nothing better than combining BOTH my hobbies at the same time!! Grabbed some snapshots at the rock and gem show I went to this past weekend. Could have taken more photos but I got distracted by all the sparkly pieces and had to concentrate on my purchases!! Thanks for viewing!
Thanks! I definately want to try more night time photography as this trip didnt go as planned. As for the Northern lights ... I will have to travel much farther the next time as this was a very rare opportunity to have them visible in Iowa. I just wasnt North enough this time!