13-JUL-2018
Fishing Friends
These fishermen were getting all set for a day of fishing on Fern Ridge Lake when I stopped by to look at the lake. I liked the reflection, making a double image.
14-JUL-2018
Some Guys With a Lot of Pull!
We attended a graduation party for our grandson, Zach, yesterday. It was a very hot day, but everyone had fun. Among the fun things the young people enjoyed was this tug-of-war game. Our grandson is the second on the right on the team on the right. Zach's mom and dad are in the background. By looking I think you can tell which team would win. :) But turned out to be a real contest. Most of the onlookers were under the roof of the of the pavilion behind me. At least I was able to get two to show that they did have an audience.
17-JUL-2018
1939 Plymouth
I remember when the Plymouth was a pretty popular car. I think this one is a 1939 model, as they were given a more modern look in 1940. Whatever the year, the car looks to be in fine condition, with new wheels and tires. Sure glad to see it still in use, rather than sitting neglected and rusting away. My father had a 1948 Plymouth, a very nice car.
17-JUL-2018
Great Blue Heron At Rest
I don't believe I have ever seen a heron lying down like this one did at Delta Ponds. I was quite surprised. After a while it got up and began browsing along the water's edge. I guess all creatures feel the need for a break once in a while!
18-JUL-2018
Color in the Spotlight!
I passed by a wooded area on my photo walk and spotted these colorful flowers in a patch of light. I thought it was a pretty sight.
19-JUL-2018
Peacock Feather in Warm Light
Poor Peabody! He is already losing his beautiful feathers he displays for winning a female's heart. We have found a half dozen or so in the yard. I thought it would be a great opportunity to try out a new lens, and can say I am pleased. Such beauty of design in that wonderful feather!
20-JUL-2018
Vern by Carol
Carol shot some pictures of me today with Ruger, Angie and Mike's Boxer. I never like any pictures of me but this seemed to be the best one. I would rather take pictures of her any day. I am now 82 years young. :)
Ruger always greets us anytime we come home and expects a treat. The nice welcome is well worth the small treat!
21-JUL-2018
Need a Fill Up?
This gas pump sits alongside a big garage just down the road from where we live. I have walked by it several times and wanted to get a photo, so here it is! I think Polly wants to be paid in crackers! :)
22-JUL-2018
Cattail Without a Cat
I never could figure out why these plants are called 'cattails'. And I still don't know. They are called 'bulrushes' in England and some other places.
"Cattails are wetland plants with a unique flowering spike, flat blade like leaves that reach heights from 3 to 10 feet. They are one of the most common plants in large marshes and on the edge of ponds. Two species are most common in US: broad leaved cattail (T. latifolia) and narrow leaf cattail (T. angustifolia)."
"Cattails prefer shallow, flooded conditions and easily get established along a pond shoreline or in waters one to 1.5 feet or less in depth. When unimpeded however, the cattail beds will expand and can extend their hefty rhizomes well out into pond surface, actually floating above much deeper waters. Cattails need to have “wet feet” during most of the growing season."
23-JUL-2018
"Angry Bird!'
The Red-winged Blackbird has personality plus, IMHO! It is a beautiful singer and striking in appearance. It is bold, sometimes aggressive, and has been called 'angry bird'.
24-JUL-2018
Exquisite!
The word, 'exquisite', came to mind as I thought about this picture. Exquisite means "pleasing through beauty, fitness, or perfection", according to one definition by Merriam-Webster. I think that well describes this gorgeous peacock feather, especially the word, 'perfection'. It is perfectly beautiful. I posted a nice shot of one four or five days ago. Now I found some more feathers that Peabody shed, so I decided to shoot a few more and found this one especially pleasing.
25-JUL-2018
Fun on Fern Ridge Lake
I have yet to have a boat ride on Fern Ridge Lake. I think maybe I would like to try it in a sailboat, but this sure looks like fun.