Pet Photography
Blog 166: Fancy Fungi and a Marvelous Moth
15, 09 13, 11:23
Morning After the Storm
Tuesday night we had one “wail” of a storm--buckets of rain, bolts of lightning, and blasts of thunder that would make the hell hounds howl. Here is a pre-drawn beach shot the morning after the storm.
CC the Cecropi Moth Larva
A fellow camp host brought CC the Cecropi moth larva over to show off his good looks. This bad boy styles with a flair for color. He is fancier than a college coed on break at South Beach! After taking a few pics we returned him to nature, eating his way north (by now he is probably crossing the Mackinaw Bridge to the U.P.).
Want to see what this handsome fellow will look like as he passes through more larvae stages to become a moth? Check out this link and scroll toward the end: http://www.wormspit.com/cecropia.htm
Fancy Fungi
The moisture-temperature equation reached the optimum balance this week for sprouting mushrooms and their fungi family. Here are several specimens captured during a walk in the woods.
This and That
Here is a pic of the Empire donkey and a shot of Jerry and Mitzy in a grove of pine trees.
Old Signs
Here are two old signs that Jan found and I shot.
Old Trucks
Here are three old trucks.
See you next week.
Tuesday night we had one “wail” of a storm--buckets of rain, bolts of lightning, and blasts of thunder that would make the hell hounds howl. Here is a pre-drawn beach shot the morning after the storm.
CC the Cecropi Moth Larva
A fellow camp host brought CC the Cecropi moth larva over to show off his good looks. This bad boy styles with a flair for color. He is fancier than a college coed on break at South Beach! After taking a few pics we returned him to nature, eating his way north (by now he is probably crossing the Mackinaw Bridge to the U.P.).
Want to see what this handsome fellow will look like as he passes through more larvae stages to become a moth? Check out this link and scroll toward the end: http://www.wormspit.com/cecropia.htm
Fancy Fungi
The moisture-temperature equation reached the optimum balance this week for sprouting mushrooms and their fungi family. Here are several specimens captured during a walk in the woods.
This and That
Here is a pic of the Empire donkey and a shot of Jerry and Mitzy in a grove of pine trees.
Old Signs
Here are two old signs that Jan found and I shot.
Old Trucks
Here are three old trucks.
See you next week.
Blog 163: Indian Pipes and Black-Eyed Susans
25, 08 13, 14:56
Quick Trip to Dallas
I started off the week with a quick trip to Dallas to work with a new client. Excellent session.
Forest Flora
Here is a shot of lichen and moss, plus the very elusive Indian pipe.
This and That
Here are black-eyed Susans, hydrangea, and the Forest Pups on the go.
Old Signs
Here are two old signs that Jan found.
Old Trucks
Here are three old trucks.
See you next week.
I started off the week with a quick trip to Dallas to work with a new client. Excellent session.
Forest Flora
Here is a shot of lichen and moss, plus the very elusive Indian pipe.
This and That
Here are black-eyed Susans, hydrangea, and the Forest Pups on the go.
Old Signs
Here are two old signs that Jan found.
Old Trucks
Here are three old trucks.
See you next week.
Blog 160: Return of the Prima Ballerina
04, 08 13, 09:52
Donna Marie Pieraciniovich, Prima Ballerina
One of our friends was for several years the prima ballerina at the Galesburg Bar & Opera House. Every Saturday night she would shimmy and glide with pointed toes and arched back to her admiring audience as the house reverberated to the classical tunes played by the Hokey Symphony. Oh, those were the days my friends! Here she is showing that she still has the moves that made her a local legend (notice the classic arch).
Beach Sunrise
Here are three shots I took during sunrise on the beach one cloudy morning.
Beach Sunset
Here is a pic of a couple enjoying a Lake Michigan sunset.
Postcard
This is Jan’s latest painting, a postcard called “The Big Lake Blues.” It is being mailed as a “get well” message to a friend.
Bouquet
This is a floral arrangement Jan put together. The red background was my idea--really makes the flowers pop, don’t you think?
This and That
Old Signs
Here are two old signs for the week.
Old Trucks
Here are three old trucks for your review.
See you next week.
One of our friends was for several years the prima ballerina at the Galesburg Bar & Opera House. Every Saturday night she would shimmy and glide with pointed toes and arched back to her admiring audience as the house reverberated to the classical tunes played by the Hokey Symphony. Oh, those were the days my friends! Here she is showing that she still has the moves that made her a local legend (notice the classic arch).
Beach Sunrise
Here are three shots I took during sunrise on the beach one cloudy morning.
Beach Sunset
Here is a pic of a couple enjoying a Lake Michigan sunset.
Postcard
This is Jan’s latest painting, a postcard called “The Big Lake Blues.” It is being mailed as a “get well” message to a friend.
Bouquet
This is a floral arrangement Jan put together. The red background was my idea--really makes the flowers pop, don’t you think?
This and That
Old Signs
Here are two old signs for the week.
Old Trucks
Here are three old trucks for your review.
See you next week.
Blog 159: Ralph the Douser Busted
28, 07 13, 09:00
Dash to Diamondale
Jan and I and the Kids took a road trip down to the Lansing, Michigan, area to visit Jan’s brother and his awesome spouse. We enjoyed their family lounging around the pool, driving around to see the local sights, and taking a great boat ride down the Grand River.
Busted Ralph
Our friend and fellow camp host, Ralph (aka “Ralph the Douser”), celebrated his birthday this week. Alas, he left his lit birthday cake unattended while he dashed to the toilet just as a couple of tough, by-the-book rangers, Dennis the Duke and Mojo Morgan, drove up. Ralph was cited on the spot, with his $2,500 fine to be taken out of his volunteer salary over 76 months.
This and That
Here are a couple of Lake Michigan shots.
Jan’s Old Signs
Here are two, pretty cool old signs that Jan found and I shot.
Old Trucks
Here are three old trucks found in the hinterland of Michigan.
See you next week.
Jan and I and the Kids took a road trip down to the Lansing, Michigan, area to visit Jan’s brother and his awesome spouse. We enjoyed their family lounging around the pool, driving around to see the local sights, and taking a great boat ride down the Grand River.
Busted Ralph
Our friend and fellow camp host, Ralph (aka “Ralph the Douser”), celebrated his birthday this week. Alas, he left his lit birthday cake unattended while he dashed to the toilet just as a couple of tough, by-the-book rangers, Dennis the Duke and Mojo Morgan, drove up. Ralph was cited on the spot, with his $2,500 fine to be taken out of his volunteer salary over 76 months.
This and That
Here are a couple of Lake Michigan shots.
Jan’s Old Signs
Here are two, pretty cool old signs that Jan found and I shot.
Old Trucks
Here are three old trucks found in the hinterland of Michigan.
See you next week.