Adventures

Grassy thoughts

There are days when I wish Copper was litter box trained. Like the cats.  They have it all cushy...never having to go outside to find a perfect spot, they've only got one place to look. They, by the way, can leave motherload dumps for me.  Who feeds them anyhow? Even when I dread that stinking… Continue reading Grassy thoughts

Adventures · Inspiration

My thoughts on photography composition

For the longest time, I struggled with composition.  I guess, in a way, I still do.  I've been green with envy of photographers who just get composition. It is easy now for me to grab my camera each moment I think I see something interesting. Sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn't.  I was looking… Continue reading My thoughts on photography composition

Adventures · Welcome

A pheasant kind of morning

While I was at Kamp Kenwood yesterday, I watched the guests enjoy their pontoon cruises around the lake, etc.  It was a wonderful day.  I'll tell you more about that later... Back home, Mr. said we had some excitement that I want to share with you instead. Mr. said we had a new arrival to… Continue reading A pheasant kind of morning

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The mystery of fallen Zinnia seeds – a yellow bandit reveals his beak

If you wait for the right moment and pay attention, you can catch bandits in action. Earlier this month, I discovered Zinnia seeds on the leaves of the plant.  I thought I was a terrible plant mom.  I just knew it had to be a bird that was attacking the flowers.  I didn't know which… Continue reading The mystery of fallen Zinnia seeds – a yellow bandit reveals his beak

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A Two-minute post

Can I share a two-minute post with you? A short post.  Not related at all to George Orwell, by the way. A short post, by me...just little ol' me, who tends to ramble? Can I do it? The clock is ticking... Meanwhile, at the trail cam...every day, we can see my main man (aka, Mr.)… Continue reading A Two-minute post

Adventures · Inspiration

Shhh, be still and quiet to get great shots of up-close photography

Every time I grab my camera, I have hopes of catching a shot of something special.  Of something that I hadn't planned on getting when I first headed out the door. I dwell in possibility.  - Emily Dickinson I crouch down low and get as close to objects I can, depending upon the lens I… Continue reading Shhh, be still and quiet to get great shots of up-close photography