Eloise hates these birds, mostly because they’re everywhere and they’re loud. But I think they have at least one redeeming quality — their bright yellow eyes. This guy was sitting on a picnic table under a cover, and it makes his eye look pretty much like the out-of-focus grass in the bright sunshine behind him....
We’re blessed by having plenty of Mockingbirds who are pretty sure they own our back yard. They sing to us, entertain us with their antics, and sometimes remind us that attitude is enough. So anytime I take a photo of a Mockingbird, I’m looking to capture a little something of that attitude, and while it’s...
The red tailed hawks were active out back yesterday. At one point I saw one flying with a large stick. But this one got out for what appeared to just be some great fun on a beautiful day, riding the thermals, and seeming to be really enjoying it. It was fun just to watch, but...
God really is at work all around us all the time. Sometimes we don’t see it because we’re not paying attention. I can miss perfectly obvious demonstrations of His work just because I’m not paying attention, not seeing the obvious, or not noting the source of what’s happening. One of the things that’s helping me...
Yesterday I mentioned that changes are occurring at one of my favorite sunset shooting locations. Well, here’s the proof. Earth movers, resting for the night, front and center. During the days, they’re busy installing the underground utilities where the streets and then the houses will be built. When I first drove up to take sunset photos, I...
