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Candles and Sunlight

The setting sun enlightened decorative candles and faux orchids on the dining room table, captivating the scene for a few brief, delightful moments. #orchid #candles #february #sunset

A full moon peaked between branches in the west before setting at dawn. Shortly, the sun rose in the east and showered streamers of light through the windows. One of the streamers spotlighted this Fairy just outside its home. It seems that late February brings just the right sun position to catch Fairies at playContinue reading “Fairies in February”

Sly Moon

This morning I just had to get a photo of the moon before it set. It was only one day past full but didn’t appear as large as it normally would since it is at apogee, the farthest from earth during its orbit. Its secondary image can be seen in the center of the largeContinue reading “Sly Moon”

An After Breakfast Still Life

After the breakfast dishes were cleared from the table I had a little free time before we went for our morning walk, so I did what I usually do. When we returned from the walk, this scene caught my eye. Typical. #ukulele #breakfast #morning #walk

Fine Feathered Friends

They almost look prehistoric, and indeed, their kind goes back at least 35 million years to a time known as the Eocene Epoch. The ones above are resting between meals. Usually they catch their own fish to eat, but sometimes they steal them from each other or from fisherman on the dock. Once, in theContinue reading “Fine Feathered Friends”

Fast Fries Feast

Just outside the window by our table, a gull and a couple of grackles descended on unfinished French fries on the balcony immediately after the human diners left. The gull in particular managed to gulp down several fries before the trio were shooed away by the waitress. This appears to have been an avian versionContinue reading “Fast Fries Feast”

The Ever Never Changing Moon

It is said that the moon never changes, and in fact, from our earthly viewpoint that is essentially true. However, its appearance continually changes as the sun slowly rises, passes above the lunar surface, and finally sets about two weeks later. These two pictures, taken 24 hours apart, illustrate how dramatically the moon’s appearance canContinue reading “The Ever Never Changing Moon”

Dessert at Dusk

The popcorn and cheese were gone as was the wine. The sun was going down and soon, so was the dessert. Yum! #dessert #sunset #chocolate #kahlua

Rain that Remains

As of 7 a.m. yesterday, dark clouds shrouded the sky and showered raindrops across the area as it had for the prior two days. By 10 a.m. the clouds were gone, though water continued to drip from trees and eaves for some time after. But the fallen rain, as seen in the gauge above, remainedContinue reading “Rain that Remains”

Of Suds and Buds

It once was a pathetic little plant that produced little during the prior season and was soon to be replaced. One day some rather vile material found its way into its owner’s garbage can that was still by the street just after the garbage truck had come to empty its contents. The owner’s nose puckeredContinue reading “Of Suds and Buds”