Sunday, February 28, 2010

Swimming?


Waiting for the gates to open for the Renaissance Fair I found this follow swimming through the crowd. After taking his picture I checked to make sure I still had my wallet.

Friday, February 26, 2010

Hmmmm what?


Cameras are not allowed in most of the Phoenix Art Museum so I satisfied my desire to click through life in the lobby.

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Now you see it...



Now you don't. I love Photoshop. Amazing pictures can be enhanced in ways that no camera can accomplish. Can you see what I cheerfully removed?

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Blustery days


Desert winds rip through the Valley reminding that sunny skies and calm days make a nice mundane weather. Days like this help us appreciate clear and quiet.

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Spikes


I am fascinated by the protection created by cactus of all kinds. This cacti has a spiral pattern with multiple spikes at each sight. Tough for a critters to chomp this well protected cacti

Friday, February 19, 2010

Yellow Caterpillars


These flowers make me think the tree is covered with yellow, fuzzy caterpillars. Nature is so fun.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Monday, February 15, 2010

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Spring Flowers at DBG



One of the advantages of living in the desert is flowers blooming in the botanical gardens in February. The netting on the first flower protects the flowers from munching critters.

Saturday, February 13, 2010

Elagance




Something a little different. These are pictures of beaded jewelery by Lynn. You can check out her web page at
www.sparklingelegance.etsy.com

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Optimum view


Balancing on top of an ocatillo cactus gives this little guy an optimum view, plus a great picture.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Contrast


I am fascinated by the contrast between the new blossoms and the broken branch. Life and death intertwined but separate.

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Monday, February 8, 2010

I'm bored


Have you ever wondered if the rhino in the zoo is bored?

Saturday, February 6, 2010

Orange


A future project will be a book on colors. I found this to be an interesting view of a familiar orange light.

Friday, February 5, 2010

Thursday, February 4, 2010

You looking at me?


You Looking at Me? Seems like a suitable title for the ostrich's unblinking stare.

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Today's Picture


This picture was taken today. February 2 and Spring is blooming in Phoenix, AZ. Beautiful.

Monday, February 1, 2010

Grass clippers


Ducks clipping the grass during construction at the park. I was amused to watch them munching away totally ignoring the soon to be fence and markers.