As our long, cold, snowy winter recedes into the past, we can look forward to blue skies and sunny days, bird song, and flowers bursting into bloom. No, they won't arrive at warp speed, but there is no denying they are on the way, so bring 'em on! In the spirit of spring, today is a good day …
Here’s what happens when I ask strangers for a photo opp
When I walk the trail in the park, I frequently encounter a person I've never met. This was one of those days. Sometimes when that happens the thought runs through my mind, "This person would be a great addition to my Friday Faces gallery," and I will take a deep breath, engage them in conversation (it …
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Daffy-nition: ennui
Ennui-A feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction brought on by a lack of occupation or excitement. Some days are like that! I know that I can identify with the feeling...at least on occasion, but did you know that sea gulls could experience ennui? Apparently this gull, perched on a pylon on the East 9th Street pier,* knows …
A new resident of the bog
Much to my delight I saw the little red squirrel again today and in the exact same area where I spotted her a couple of weeks ago. Although I could easily be wrong, I am thinking it may be a momma-to-be squirrel. I really have no solid evidence to support that conclusion, but her behaviors seem …
Daffy-nitions: Lugubrious
Have you ever heard anyone say, "That face should be in the dictionary next to the word _________?" Well occasionally, on my walks in the park, I encounter animals that cry out for their very own dictionary daffy-nition. Today I'm nominating Gilligan. During mud season, Gigs wears a snood to keep those fantastic ears from dragging in the …
The black dog syndrome
Taking a good picture of something black...something deep, rich, unadulterated black...is a challenge for any photographer, but especially for an inexperienced photographer. It's enough of a challenge that it even has a name:The black dog syndrome. While I wouldn't consider myself inexperienced, I'm far from being an expert. Some things I get right. Some things …
Always carry a camera!
Driving home from the park, I had to make an unplanned stop when a little flock of turkeys prepared to cross the street in front of me. Grabbing my camera off the seat next to me, I fired off a couple of shots of these proud Toms. Although it's not uncommon to see them in the park, …
Today I believe in spring!
I took a photowalk in Chagrin River Park this afternoon.The sun was shining, and it was almost warm enough to wear a sweatshirt instead of the heavy jacket I've been wearing all winter. And it wasn't raining! So I'm celebrating, even though there is some rain and (maybe even) snow forecast for the weekend. On …
Today was manageable!
The first day of spring is one thing and the first spring day is another.The difference between them is sometimes as great as a month. ~Henry Van Dyke Here in northeast Ohio we have passed the first day of spring and are anxiously awaiting the first spring day. With ice still covering much of Lake …
Stepping out in Holden Arboretum
One of my favorite places to walk with my camera is Holden Arboretum. The picture above was taken in the Butterfly Garden last November, after they had bedded everything down for the coming winter. Today I returned to the Arboretum for a short walk...probably no more than a mile, but it felt like I imagine …
SEEN ALONG THE TRAIL 