That evenin' sun go down

Tonight on the way to visit Scott in the hospital. Now that the leaves have fallen, more of the sunset is visible here.

Long awaited blossom, early autumn

The deer of the day

Spotted by dachshunds, who were throwing themselves against the window. He is ready for the rut, and most probably will succumb to the hunt, which starts soon. No way to protect him, his delicate beauty.

On a boat ride with my grandsons

new friends in the meadow

This is my world this week. A thrill.

Morning light

This is why they tell you to photograph in early or late light. This is what is happening in my morning meadow every day this week. I feel blessed.

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Autumn deepens

End of August

One geranium floret on the front porch; a marvel of detailed beauty.
Autumn deepens.

Emu eye

The all-sentient eye of the (actually pretty dumb) emu continues to fascinate me.

First day out; the western sky

Experiment

Camerabag for PC automatic conversion (I didn't mean to convert the whole folder!) to vintage style of a photo of a kid dance class. I was about to throw these out, but I find I like this one.

The glorious Fourth in the neighborhood

Hope you had a great Fourth, everyone!

Crazy 4 Beads

Enjoyed the Eagle outdoor market this morning. I think this booth was beautifully composed. The glare was such that I had trouble seeing the screen on my camera (no viewfinder, alas) but the soft light under the tent toppers was great. I wish I had take more pictures!

Koi Ranger Boots

Today the koi ranger took us to the "nursery tanks" for
youmg koi that will be returned to the pond after the new
filtration system is installed. They often worked in the Japanese
Garden pond wearing these boots.

Parking lot poppies at Alamitos Creek! Bright sun. Spring is ending; that's a kigo.

Mustard in the green and rainy spring,

After the Thiebaud exhibit

Went to the museum in the rain with our friend, Elsie.
Saw the Thiebaud exhibit--I wasn't sure it had his best work--
I'll be looking into what other people thought. This reviewer
thought it showcased his humor and liked the show.
I wanted more, and earlier, cakes and pies and more extreme San Francisco
street scenes. But we did have FUN!

Iris season and other delights at the Elizabeth Gamble Garden in Palo Alto. Intermittent rain.

The reading today with the Barnstones, father and son, lasted an hour and fifteen minutes longer than planned. The park was closing and I had to get out, but managed to snap the wagon, one building and some blue flowers on the way to the gate.

That thistle muncher

outside the back window.

At the Blue Oak Ranch Reserve, an environmental sculpture.
Today was a very special field trip there.

Daylily

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It is always fun to go through old photos and find something not noticed before. This is from last year.

At the artist's house

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Masses of these white iris--I wish I knew the name.

Someone left this memento of the beach on the deck. I thought the shapes went together nicely and rearranged to emphasize that.

Frog at Thorne Swift Nature Preserve

He's within jumping distance of Lake Michigan!! I didn't
remember this. Just found it in a Picasa-browse.

Sycamore bark from today's birdwalk at Almaden Lake Park.