First, though, a look at the view from our flights from Seattle to Toronto, to Quebec City. Clear flying! Sunset over Canada When we arrived at the cruise terminal. Queen Mary 2, too big for one photo! On the hill behind us. Chateau Frontenac Hotel There were only a couple of hiccups. First, I had …
I wrote about the terminal cute black kittens yesterday. Here are the rest of the little felines I sat with that afternoon. I had the obligatory visit with aged Matcha. He’s a boy, and over 17 years old, which might explain his lethargy. He let me sit down on the bench where he was stretched …
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I just returned from my second day of volunteering at Purrfect Pals Cat Shelter, and this is what greeted me at the door when I first walked in. 4 black cats. Fiona, Earl, Glenda, Earl, Henrietta Yep, there are actually four! Can you see the missing kitten? I really couldn't figure out which was which, …
This weekend I started my volunteer gig at a cat shelter, Purrfect Pals in Arlington, Washington, a few miles north of my house. They are a no-kill shelter whose motto is Every Cat Matters, and they sure do put that into practice! My work is very free-form, no set schedule and no set duties, other …
Well, it's "later" now, so here are more of the things, people, and animals we saw at the Evergreen State Fair. First, let's get the politics out of the way. Both the Democrats and the Republicans had booths in their commercial building. Please notice the two booths. Please note that the Democrats have twice the …
This afternoon, Hubby called me to the window to watch all the Northern Flickers in the yard. At one point, there were four of them, but I only managed to capture three. Here are some still shots. Please be aware that these were taken through a double-pane window from the second story bedroom. And a …
Continue reading One-track iPhone Camera. Flickers and more Flickers
I just happened to be outside with my phone camera, and our little Downy Woodpecker came around to have some suet. She very clearly demonstrated how the birds have eaten away the tops of all the vertical boards in our back fence. Caught in the act! Shortly thereafter, she came back to actually eat some …
Often, when I'm sitting out in my back yard, I see a bit of sunlight that's at exactly the correct angle to show off just one leaf, or one frond, or one rock. My yard is surrounded on three sides by vegetation: tall trees in the mini-forest on the west side, the south neighbor's tall …
Continue reading Pinpoint Illumination: When the light’s just right.
Actually, it's not too difficult for me to choose my five best-ever photos. I'm not a professional photographer, and I am amazed at the excellent quality I can get from my iPhone camera! Before I got my first smart phone for my 70th birthday, I used to poo-poo all the people who were holding up …
Continue reading Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #409: Best Ever Images
Our family of Northern Flickers was by today, and they do come around often. Below are some still photos and video which show them at their best in the yard. I never tire of taking their pictures. Glug, glug, glug, one of the adults taking a long drink at the birdbath. He sat there and …
