I looked out the kitchen window recently and spotted this visitor at the back yard buffet. It was alone, and it hung around long enough for quite a few photo opps. If you know what it is, I would be glad for an ID. Size-wise, it is about the same as a large blue …
Hummingbirds lead perilous lives!
It's easy to be charmed by the antics of these tiny birds, especially when they put on a show, and that's what this one was doing in my back yard today. Let's sit for a bit on the patio bench and watch. Uh-oh! Watch out, Hummer. You're not the only one that likes the sugar water. You've …
To share or not to share?
Even the birds and the bees have a problem with sharing!
A little rain and a lotta lazy!
Rain was threatening, and I was feeling lazy, so I hung around the house for some back yard birding instead of heading to the park for a trail walk. As it turned out, lazy wasn't a bad choice, and I ended up having loads of fun just sitting on the bench in my back yard. A lady …
Following up on…
Another post about using a 50mm prime lens and close up filters.
The day after the storm…
Last night we had a storm. Stepping out the back door this morning, I was hoping for, if not actually expecting, cooler, fresher air. It was a futile hope. Today has been one of the hottest, muggiest days of the summer. It was dry, in the sense that there was no rain, but with the moisture-laden air, I felt like I …
Painterly Captures
Finding the artist within oneself many times is very difficult. Finding inspiration and learning the techniques of the art benefit from learning from others that have walked the path before you. Th… Source: Painterly Captures
A pileated surprise!
We had a surprise "guest" at dinner time tonight, and he hung around for a portrait shoot.
Yard art
A photograph from my gallery of yard art photos.
The Canopy Walk and Emergent Tower
The third and last post with pictures from my visit with Michael to the Canopy Walk and Emergent Tower at Holden Arboretum.
SEEN ALONG THE TRAIL 