Watching for Spring

Winter is lingering here in the northwest. It's been only in the last week that the afternoons are warm enough and bright enough that I've been able to go outside for a short walk. I'm still dodging ice and gravel and cars on the streets, but it's doing my soul some good to get a bit of fresh air.

Today I grabbed my camera on the way out the door. I didn't have any particular photo in mind, but I figured I could follow the light and see where it landed. 

Quite a few neighborhood dogs seemed happy to be let outside to play. They barked and wagged their tails as I walked past. This pretty lad stood, front paws on the hurricane fence, to bark a hello, then turned to enjoy the breeze on his face.