Eye On 2010

Maui Sunset

2010-04-09T19:24:00.001-07:00

Maui Sunset, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

Watching the sun set over the Pacific Ocean on the south side of Maui before the luau starts.

Humpback Whale

2010-03-31T12:45:00.001-07:00

Humpback Whale, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

We took a whale watching adventure to site whales off the coast of Maui. We saw mothers, calves, assistants and males. The humpback whales spend their time in Maui mating and birthing their calves until May, when they then return to Alaska. It was fascinating to learn that they fast while they are in Maui, losing one third of their weight.

Hisbiscus

2010-03-31T12:34:00.001-07:00

Hisbiscus, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

The flowers of Maui are abundant and beautiful!

Bird of Maui

2010-03-31T12:31:00.001-07:00

Bird of Maui, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

We stopped on the West side of Maui at the Whalers Village for a bite of lunch and caught this beautiful bird who I have yet to identify.

Maui

2010-03-31T12:25:00.001-07:00

Maui, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

Overlooking the Pacific Ocean from the west side of Maui.

Banyan Tree

2010-03-31T12:19:00.001-07:00

Banyan Tree, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

The Bayan Tree at Lahina, Maui, it takes up an entire park.

Fresh Spring Grass

2010-03-31T11:54:00.001-07:00

Fresh Spring Grass, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

It was a long, cold, snowy winter for the deer that frequent our back yard. The arrival of warm weather and fresh spring grass was a tasty treat for them.

Second Bloom

2010-03-31T11:52:00.001-07:00

Second Bloom, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

My orchid continues to bloom, with the second bud opening today.

More Buds

2010-03-23T18:08:00.001-07:00

More Buds, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

The buds of flowers and trees are bursting out all over my yard. This is the flowing pear that sits at the end of my driveway.

Budding

2010-03-23T17:56:00.001-07:00

Budding, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

The rain from the day before still was hanging off the branches of this Weeping Japanese Maple the following morning.

First Daffodils

2010-03-23T16:18:00.001-07:00

First Daffodils, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

The warm weather plus some southern sunshine made these daffodils pop!

Home Soon

2010-03-22T18:17:00.001-07:00

Home Soon, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

It won't be long before this house is filled with little chirping birds.

View

2010-03-22T18:10:00.001-07:00

View, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

I was in the high school library for a meeting. The beautiful day was perfectly framed through the library windows, beckoning me to come outside and play.

Blooming Orchid

2010-03-18T16:04:00.001-07:00

Blooming Orchid, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

I've been waiting since January 7th when I first saw that my orchid was sending out a shoot to bloom. An now, on March 18, my parent's 60th anniversary, it is finally blooming!

Sprouting

2010-03-17T18:37:00.001-07:00

Sprouting, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

The past two days of warm weather has these daffodils reaching for the sun.

Tulip

2010-03-16T17:07:00.001-07:00

Tulip, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

The grocery store had a buy one get one free offer on tulips and daffodils this weekend. What a spring treat!

Chase

2010-03-16T17:06:00.001-07:00

Chase, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

Another rainy day today. I needed an indoor shop and Chase is always a ready subject.

Waiting

2010-03-16T16:50:00.001-07:00

Waiting, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

The orchid is so close to opening. It truly is amazing how long it has taken to be almost ready to bloom. It was hard to get just the right angle, so I placed the plant in front of the mirror. The view of the bloom is actually its reflection.

Visiting

2010-03-16T16:42:00.001-07:00

Visiting, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

There just is much better than having both your son and daughter visit on the same weekend. It is such a special treat and heart-warming feeling to have everyone in the same place at the same time!

Basket

2010-03-16T15:48:00.001-07:00

Basket, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

The camera was pointed right at this shot as I was uploading photos. Nothing like finding the shot right in front of you.

All Lined Up

2010-03-16T15:36:00.001-07:00

All Lined Up, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

Just another example of the line-up of belongings from my son's spring break visit.

Shoes

2010-03-10T17:11:00.001-08:00

Shoes, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

My son is home for spring break and the kitchen is decorated by his belongings everywhere in neat, ordered rows.

First Crocus

2010-03-09T17:22:00.001-08:00

First Crocus, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

There is nothing like the first crocus to announce that spring is on its way!

Peek-a-Boo

2010-03-08T18:16:00.001-08:00

Peek-a-Boo, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

Three days of warmer weather and look what appeared!

Fork

2010-03-08T18:08:00.001-08:00

Fork, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

Sometimes, the photo your are looking for is right in front of you!

Night Lights

2010-03-08T18:01:00.001-08:00

Night Lights, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

Driving through the streets of Philadelphia, I caught a great sight of the tall buildings lit to delight the eye, but alas the light changed and all I caught was a flash of moving light.

Hanging On

2010-03-08T17:25:00.001-08:00

Hanging On, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

Looks like a bit of spring cleaning and fix-it work is waiting for us!

Steps to Spring

2010-03-08T17:10:00.001-08:00

Steps to Spring, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

Anxiously anticipating the warm spring days as the sun slowly works its magic on the piles of snow.

Files

2010-03-03T19:11:00.001-08:00

Files, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

Parent conferences...Time to file, organize, review, rethink, and set new goals.

Daffodils

2010-03-02T18:59:00.001-08:00

Daffodils, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

Ah, a glimpse of spring to come.

Soon...

2010-03-02T18:45:00.001-08:00

Soon..., originally uploaded by lnitsche.

The orchid bud has been growing and stretching toward the light. Very, very soon the flowers will bloom. I can hardly wait!

Cello

2010-02-28T19:42:00.001-08:00

Cello, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

The cello, belonging to the son of my friend, just called to me for a picture. i really like the detail of the colored and frayed strings.

Olives

2010-02-28T19:36:00.001-08:00

Olives, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

Enjoyed the evening with friends and had a perfect opportunity to capture a few olives.

Hungry Deer

2010-02-28T19:30:00.001-08:00

Hungry Deer, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

The deer must have tired of waiting for the snow to stop, or maybe they are just incredibly hungry. But this one appeared after days of hiding.

Snow, Again

2010-02-25T16:44:00.001-08:00

Snow, Again, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

More snow, another snow day, a recording breaking winter...will spring ever come?

PETE&C Keynote

2010-02-25T15:35:00.001-08:00

100_2673.JPG, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

From the keynote address of Chris Lehmann at PETE&C 2010: Building School2.0: Creating the Schools We Need

Sir Ken Robinson

2010-02-25T15:26:00.001-08:00

Sir Ken Robinson, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

Sir Ken Robinson was the keynote speaker at PETE&C 2010 this year speaking about "How finding your passion changes everything."

Casino Night

2010-02-25T15:21:00.001-08:00

Casino Night, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

Casino Night at PETE&C is always a fun time to socialize and play. Enjoyed playing blackjack tonight, picking up a few chances for prizes.

Tracks

2010-02-21T08:52:00.001-08:00

Tracks, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

It's been a week since the second huge snow fall, both of which deposited four feet of snow on the ground. Today, the first wildlife footprints appeared, from deer who usually traverse our yard.

Bejeweled

2010-02-21T08:01:00.001-08:00

Bejeweled, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

I was out with friends for dinner. When the check arrived, the usual "How much do I owe?' question arose. Hunter came tot he rescue with her 'bejeweled' iphone!

Bird Tracks

2010-02-21T07:54:00.001-08:00

Bird Tracks, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

The birds are the only animals who have been brave enough to venture out into the piles of snow.

Bird Tracks

2010-02-21T07:41:00.001-08:00

Bird Tracks, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

The birds are the only animals who have been brave enough to venture out into the piles of snow.

Single Path

2010-02-16T15:16:00.001-08:00

Single Path, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

John forged a single path to the thornberry tree to unburden it from the mounds of snow bending its branches. Even a week following the two storms of 42 inches of snow, there still is not a single deer footprint across the yard.

Robins?

2010-02-15T09:55:00.001-08:00

Robins?, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

With 42 inches of snow in the last week and more snow expected today, who do I see when I look out the window? A flock of robins! I certainly hope they catch the message that this is definitely not the place to be right now! Although, I would be really nice to think that spring is just around the corner.

Pair of Red

2010-02-14T10:50:00.001-08:00

Pair of Red, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

Just a touch of red for a Happy Valentine's Day.

Tropical Dreams

2010-02-14T10:48:00.001-08:00

Tropical Dreams, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

I visited the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens today in a whirlwind tour of possible venues for my daughter's wedding. What a treat(and break from the unending snow) it was to walk through the different greenhouses enjoying the warm air and beautiful plantings.

Ice Castle

2010-02-11T18:59:00.001-08:00

Ice Castle, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

Slowly, but constantly, the snow dripped from the roof, and was captured by the snow covered leaves of the Japonica bush below to build its own ice castle.

Snow, Snow, and More Snow

2010-02-11T18:46:00.001-08:00

Snow, Snow, and More Snow, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

Another eighteen inches fell today on top of the twenty-four inches we had on Saturday, making a total of 42 inches in five days for an all time record! No guessing how long it will take to melt.

Icicles

2010-02-09T18:26:00.001-08:00

Icicles, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

Blizzard blanketing
Sunlight transforming silence
Awakening life.

Just Chillin'

2010-02-09T18:25:00.001-08:00

Just Chillin', originally uploaded by lnitsche.

Snow, blanketing the earth, calls nature's creatures to feast commune and prepare.

Snowy Morning

2010-02-06T20:03:00.001-08:00

Snowy Morning, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

it snowed and snowed and snowed all night. We woke up to a blizzard of eighteen inches of snow with snow continuing this morning.

Bird Igloo

2010-02-06T20:02:00.001-08:00

Bird Igloo, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

Awoke to snow up to twenty inches topping the backyard birdfeeder. Even the birds think is just too much snow

Snowy, Snowy Night

2010-02-06T19:58:00.001-08:00

Snowy, Snowy Night, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

A very snowy night here in Chester Springs as we wait to see what the scene will look like in the morning.

Snowy Morning

2010-02-04T17:34:00.001-08:00

Snowy Morning, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

The freshly fallen snow during the night brought a few visitors scratching for greenery under the pine trees.

Sign of Spring

2010-02-04T17:33:00.001-08:00

Sign of Spring, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

The day forecast snow and the Groundhog predicted six weeks of winter this morning. But as I looked out the hallway window in to the school's courtyard where my eyes caught pussy willow blooming calling out my morning greeting that spring could hopefully be on its way.

Rise and Shine

2010-02-04T17:32:00.001-08:00

Rise and Shine, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

Bright sun greeted me as I looked out the WIndsor Suites and toward the Science leadership Academy and the last day of connecting and learning at EduCon2.2.

Leading

2010-02-04T17:28:00.001-08:00

Leading, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

Learning about leading at EduCon2.2.

Night Lights

2010-02-04T17:27:00.001-08:00

Night Lights, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

Heading out into the city for a night of connecting with my PLN.

Going Home

2010-02-04T16:54:00.001-08:00

Going Home, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

Driving across Pennsylvania on the Pennsylvania Turnpike as I heading back home from Pittsburgh.

Heading to Pittsburgh

2010-02-04T16:49:00.001-08:00

Heading to Pittsburgh, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

Ending my day as I head out across Pennsylvania on the Pennsylvania Turnpike on my way to Pittsburgh.

Roosting

2010-02-04T15:58:00.001-08:00

Roosting, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

I really do love to watch the birds as they fly in and out of my back yard and feed at the our feeder. If you watch long enough, you can see how their activity changes depending upon the time of day and the weather.
These doves always come in a flock, spending much of their time in the nearby ash tree roosting. I think they present such a wonderful sense of community with the flock swooping down upon the feeder and then with a sudden movement, all retreating to the high branches of safety.

Rainy Day

2010-01-26T04:21:00.001-08:00

Rainy Day, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

It rained and rained and rained today.

Tufted Titmouse

2010-01-24T19:48:00.001-08:00

Tufted Titmouse, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

The dropping barometer brought flocks of birds to the feeder today. I love tufted titmouses. They are so quick, dashing to the feeder, selecting on seed and back to a tree to crack it open. I tried for a nut-cracking photo, but none of them were sharp enough to share- busy little things!

Sparrow

2010-01-23T19:50:00.001-08:00

Sparrow, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

I caught this little one hopping through my (now frozen) flowerbed. I liked how he blended in with the ground yet the colors on his head also made him stand out. Nothing like a little color to help you stand out in the crowd.

Tic Toc

2010-01-22T15:47:00.001-08:00

Tic Toc, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

Just watching time go by.

Fly Away Home

2010-01-21T18:34:00.001-08:00

Fly Away Home, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

There have been an unusual number of ladybugs who have been active and flying about my house this winter. I am not sure why, but this one was flying around my chair and light as a I worked this evening. So, here she is fo you to enjoy.

VIEW

2010-01-20T15:21:00.001-08:00

VIEW, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

As I glanced around my classroom for a subject for my photo today, I wondered what the tree would look like through shooting through the screen and blinds. It's interesting how the camera sharpens the mesh of the screen.

Hungry

2010-01-19T07:15:00.001-08:00

Hungry, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

The Blue Jays arrive at the feeder with a flourish of dominance, briefly scaring the other birds off. They eat hungrily, scattering food everywhere and they with a cry they are off.

Fluffed Out

2010-01-19T07:09:00.001-08:00

Fluffed Out, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

I love watching the birds at my backyard feeder. They are some of my favorite photo subjects. This one is one of many female cardinals. It just takes some patience to capture one just right as they flit and jump about between the trees, ground, and the feeder.

Squirrel

2010-01-18T19:53:00.001-08:00

Squirrel, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

I caught this little fellow in the back yard this morning. The somewhat milder temperatures brought out the whole family of squirrels.

Birds

2010-01-18T19:48:00.001-08:00

Birds, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

I walked outside this morning and was greeted by the sounds of what sounded like at least 100 crows cawing in the trees.

Colors

2010-01-18T19:42:00.001-08:00

Colors, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

A quick capture of a cup full of colorful markers in my classroom.

NJHS

2010-01-14T18:47:00.001-08:00

NJHS, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

I had a wonderful evening celebrating the National Junior Honor Society induction of three of my former students. I was honored and humbled when they wrote about the difference I made in their lives.

Chickadee

2010-01-14T18:46:00.001-08:00

Chickadee, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

Catching a quick little chickadee at our backyard feeder.

Going Home

2010-01-14T18:16:00.001-08:00

Going Home, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

As I drove home, I saw so many different scenes that would make a tremendous shot...unfortunately driving got in the way. I really like the shape of this tree with the clouds and sun going down behind it.

Keeping Organized

2010-01-11T17:38:00.001-08:00

Keeping Organized, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

i have no routine during the school day. Every day, my schedule is completely different than the day before. I have so many different classes across grades one through six that I needed some way to to organize my materials so i could find them easily. The good news? Its working.

Peace

2010-01-11T17:21:00.001-08:00

Peace, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

Blooming peace to everyone!

Apple a Day

2010-01-09T08:32:00.001-08:00

Apple a Day, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

I enjoyed playing with the background for this apple.

Second Semester

2010-01-09T08:27:00.001-08:00

Second Semester, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

Looks like a tough second semester ahead for my son for his freshman year at the University of Richmond.

Orchid Time

2010-01-07T21:28:00.001-08:00

Orchid Time, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

It takes patience and sun from my southeastern window, but about once a year this orchid sends out a shoot and blooms. I can't wait to show you the flowers!

Violets Blooming

2010-01-06T15:50:00.001-08:00

Violets Blooming, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

It is always such a joy to watch the buds form and then unfold into such glorious beauty and color.

All Clad

2010-01-05T16:32:00.001-08:00

All Clad, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

My brand new, sparkling, unscratched frying pan. Wonder how long that will last?

Icy Lane

2010-01-04T19:03:00.001-08:00

Icy Lane, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

The springs of Chest Springs frozen solid on our lane.

Backyard Birds

2010-01-04T19:02:00.001-08:00

Backyard Birds, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

It was so cold, the birds were busy today, but a little too quick for a good shot.

Shadow of Christmas

2010-01-04T19:01:00.001-08:00

Shadow of Christmas, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

Bidding the Christmas season and tree farewell.

Morning 1/1/2010

2010-01-04T18:54:00.001-08:00

Morning 1/1/2010, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

Up early to catch my first photo of 2010.