Birdie Bed Head

It was a beautiful morning, and I wasn't the only one with an alarming case of bed head...or maybe it's just a little extra pizazz? He got my attention after all, even though he was very far away.

Dawn at Dawn

A peaceful morning with the Dawn redwood trees at Bailey Arboretum. The sun was rising and lighting up the tree tops...creating a wonderful glow of light.

I've Got Your Back

Don't you love it when you eat with a friend who has as much 
enthusiasm for your meal as you do? The bumble bees were swarming the dahlias yesterday!

Asymmetrical Symmetry

This mini garden was a surprise ending to one of the fun walks at Wave Hill. There are so many nooks and crannies at Wave Hill...so many paths to follow and so many sights to see.

They say a container garden should have a thriller (something tall and interesting), a filler (something to fill in around the base) and a spiller (something to hang over the edge of the pot). This has all three in spades, so-to-speak. The lovely balance of symmetry and asymmetry literally stopped me in my tracks. It seems so peaceful, doesn't it?

Fall Candy

Every fall I photograph my Endless Summer hydrangea...mainly because I am always astounded that it is still blooming. They seem to go on forever which shouldn't surprise me given the name.

This year I love the colors in particular. The different combinations of deep pink and lime greens sparkle. Of course rain helps too. It almost looks like candy, don't you think?

Time

Kids grow up so fast, don't they? One minute, they are playing along side you...

And the next minute, they are all grown up...

leaving wisps of a childhood behind.

A New Pet?

Can you even stand how beautiful this beluga whale is? Look at his eye and his cute forehead! There is such a sweetness about him. 

I want one...

Determined

This is a portrait of a gelada baboon from Ethiopia. He kept averting his eyes as his buddy groomed him. And then, finally, he looked at me. He's amazing. I love the way the light was dusting his face. His eyes are piercing, and his expression seems so determined.

A Mysterious Neighbor

Who are you? You visit Whimple Wood often, but I don't know your name. You don't seem hungry...

The Eyes Say It All, Don't They?

Like "Back off Sister!!" What do you think is going on in his pretty little head?

A Lesson in Aerodynamics

Keep your legs in a line.

And at the same time, hold your straight legs tight against a body part, like a tail.

Unless you have to eat...that's a different lesson.

An Unexpected Guest in the Adirondacks

I was shooting this Bull Thistle in a wonderful field with a view of the mountains when along came a...

BEE. He was very busy--so busy that he couldn't care less that I was there. It was windy, and he was buzzing at high speed. Nothing like a challenge to keep you on your toes...Gotta love action photography.

Floating...

...around.

Flight in White

  

A Great Egret. I don't know what it is about photographing flying birds...much less one this beautiful. All I can say is that by freezing them in mid-flight, you can actually see what they are doing and just how amazing they are.

I mean, really, how do they do this?

Which Way Is Up?

Sometimes it just doesn't matter. Does it?

P.S. I know that this will come as quite a shock, but these lovely creatures are called white-spotted jellyfish.

My Lips Are Sealed...

and even watertight...

Who Am I?

I am not so sure about you strangers, but I am sure about my hairstyle. Isn't it fab-u-lous?

Flying Flutter

Ha, ha...watch me fly...

...with my friends.

I bet you didn't know--there are angels among us.

The Chase

I have never met a dog that can run like this. Seriously, you literally can't see him when he pours on the speed. His favorite thing is to be the Chasee! I don't think the Chaser dogs can see him either because apparently they never "get" him!

And while I have the classic shot of him running toward the camera, I prefer this one showing him doing his favorite thing. Thanks Ollie. You are a true sportsman!

PS He's a cavalier spaniel and beagle mix!!

Amazing Animals Video by BBC

This video from the BBC will give you chills!! Absolutely incredible videography of animals doing their thing...and of course, I love Louis Armstrong's song, "What a Wonderful World". It's totally worth taking the two minutes to watch.

Trail Blazer

I love to run on trails...can you tell?

Den of Light

Here's a series from the project I mentioned in my blog post, You Au Naturel.

My goal is to capture different facets of a person's personality in a purely natural way, meaning using natural light to showcase spontaneous gestures and expressions. Imagine yourself In your favorite clothes, doing your favorite things...or just being. In your "natural habitat" or not.

You in the raw, although not naked (!), exposed by beautiful light. I hit the jackpot by shooting in my den for this session. My patio outside the almost-floor-to celing windows was still covered in snow. It meant that literally we were shooting with a huge softbox of natural light that lit Nikki in extremely soft, diffused light. 

Many thanks to Nikki. You are beautiful inside and out. And such fun!! A little Brazilian music and we were off to the races! 

Gotcha!! FINALLY!!!

Well, it has taken all winter, but I finally got more than a glimpse of my cardinal. He is incredibly timid. Every time I walk in a room or go outside, he flies away!! I had to hide behind Daisy's dog bed for this shot. Of course, this is not the image I had envisioned, but beggars can't be choosers...as they say...and trust me, I have been begging!

One of My Favorite Neighbors

I was literally in the middle of a portrait session the other day, and my neighbor showed up for a peek. He usually walks right across my patio, a few feet from the house. I only had time to swivel around...no time to change my lens, but I shot him anyway. He has been visiting a lot lately. I think he is really hungry. I hope he is okay. This winter has been so harsh...

 

 

The Beauty of "Gray Hair"

Coco is nine years old. What you don't know is that she didn't always have four white whiskers on her right cheek. She was an all black cat...every bit of her. The white whiskers have only appeared in the last year. She's even more beautiful now with her "gray hair", don't you think?

Super Market Tulips

It snowed again today. Needless to say, I am clinging to my tulips from KIng Kullen! Turns out they have a great selection of flowers and plants! Who knew? So don't be snobby and go explore the green aisle at your nearest grocery store! You may be pleasantly surprised.

Leaves and Petals

I like the leaves just as much as the petals of this tulip...

Happy Tulipia

Forget roses for Valentine's Day...try these happy flowers...and a Very Happy Tulipia to YOU!!

A Snowy Web

These are the trees from Fall Into Color, but this time I shot the alleé from the other end. Another storm is on its way...

My Sweet Squirrel

My sweet squirrel is back. Remember him from Death-Defying FEET? Hopefully he's getting a boost of vitamin C from eating the rose hips from my rosebush pictured in Tudie's Roses.

He is perched on a snow-covered boxwood bush. Lucky for him the snow is frozen solid. It's the perfect thing for reaching snacks. You have to admire his gymnastic abilities...

...and his profile.

I know squirrels have a bad reputation, but you have to admit. He is a cutie pie! And he loves to stare into my lens!

Snow, Snow, Glorious Snow!!

I am definitely not a fan of the "polar vortex" we have been experiencing, but the snow this winter is stunning. You must get out there...

I love trees in the snow particularly when the snow is literally pouring down! I shot both of these during one of our crazy snow storms. Luckily, my camera survived despite getting complete drenched! Yeah Canon!

Watercolor Mountains

Somewhere near the Grand Tetons after a full day touring Yellowstone National Park. It was about 9pm-ish...

Winter Chill

It's really cold out there. Everyone is tucked away...even the squirrels aren't coming out for a quick scamper.

Human Light

Kindness shines through...don't you think?