A bit of white on a gray day

The rain from Tropical Storm Fay continues to fall as bands of the storm pass. We get about 30 minutes of rain, then 30 minutes of wind, followed by the rain again. I am sure that the egret doesn't mind having his fishing hole filled again. The recent drought has made it tough for most all of the wading birds.


Canon EOS 30D, Canon EF-S 55-250mm 1:4-5.6 IS lens, 200 ISO f5.6 at 1/500

A Monarch on a Zinnia

Sometimes the simplest of moments presents the most beautiful things.







Canon EOS 30D, Canon EF-S 55-250mm 1:4-5.6 IS lens, 400 ISO f8 at 1/500

Watch Out!

Sure, he looks like he is friendly....but how much do you trust him? This ram is just waiting for you to turn your back on him!

Lake Juliette

We are back from Lake Juliette. I took my camper up on Thursday, as did Bonnie & Ron. On Friday, Susan & Garland, Terry & Rosemary, and Curt & Irene joined us for two more nights of fun. Bonnie, Ron, and I also brought our kayaks.

Jarrell Plantation

Have you ever thought about what it would have been like to live back before the Civil War? I spent part of the day on Saturday at Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site, where you can experience just such a thing. I snapped a few images that just put you into that frame of mind.

Basket, Scales, and Cheese Slicer: Canon EOS 30D, Canon EF-S 55-250mm 1:4-5.6 IS lens, 200 ISO, f 13 at 5 seconds

Rocking Chair: Canon EOS 30D, Canon EF-S 55-250mm 1:4-5.6 IS lens, 200 ISO f6.3 at 1/8 sec