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Oak Limbs

These trees appear to reach out with their arm-like branches ready to embrace, or perhaps frighten passers by. Most days they seem more friendly than sinister, but when the giant skeleton appears among them around Halloween, they can be downright scary. #oaktree #limbs #branches #halloween #scary

Overachiever

While most of the trees in the neighborhood realize that spring is just beginning and have barely started to awaken, this one has already sprung out with a full, fresh set of leaves. It’s a pleasant sight even if I don’t know why it was in such a hurry. #tree #leafy #spring

Shadow Monsters Inc.

Sun rays, direct and reflected, created a complex shadow “monster” on the wall that resembles something from Mystery Science Theater 3000. It took me some time to figure out just how the shadows related to the objects in the foreground. It helped when I realized that the lower shadows on the wall to the leftContinue reading “Shadow Monsters Inc.”

Still Bobbin’ Along

This time of year brings many birds passing through as they wait for their northern breeding grounds to thaw out. This year has brough a bumper crop of robins, many more than usual, and they have been here longer than expected. They are a pleasant, welcome sight, and I can’t help wondering if they areContinue reading “Still Bobbin’ Along”

Standoff

The squirrel paused warily, watching a hawk barely 20 feet away. The squirrel had the advantage since both were on the ground where squirrel could outrun and out maneuver the hawk. Whether or not he knew, the squirrel had another advantage, the hawk already had its prey in its talons and would waste no furtherContinue reading “Standoff”

Air Bee

The bees are getting busy in the back yard with lots of flowers to pollinate. This one posed in mid flight while it was on its way to the next blossom. It would have been neat if there had been two bee’s buzzing about in this photo. Then I could have labeled it “Air BeeContinue reading “Air Bee”

Splish Splash

Four or five robins all bathing at the same time turned the birdbath into a shower. #birdbath #robin #splishsplash

Seasons of Love

Through all of life’s seasons love enduresAnd though in the mirror autumn’s face I seeYou still feel like spring to me HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY! #seasons #life #seasonsoflife #spring #love © Eskildoodle 2025

Logo of Uncertainty

The positioning of the labels on the car seems most unfortunate. Who would want a limited car, hybrid or otherwise. On the other hand, when I think of a hybrid, the mule comes to mind. According to Wikipedia, mules are: “are more patient, hardier and longer-lived than horses, and are perceived as less obstinate andContinue reading “Logo of Uncertainty”

Island Memory Sunset

Lovely weather enticed me to take this ukulele out on the deck to practice some Tahitian songs. I had purchased it some years ago on the island of Ua Huka in the Marquesas Islands of French Polynesia. After a while I put it down for one reason or the other and noticed how the settingContinue reading “Island Memory Sunset”