05-SEP-2007
September 5, 2007 - Honeysuckle
Another dry, hot day, with highs expected in the low to mid 90's. In keeping with my tendancy to want to do black and white recently, I shot this one this morning before the heat really started setting in. I liked the contrast of shades here.
September 4, 2007 - Last of the Black-Eyed Susans
Very warm again today, with highs around 90. The weather has been rough on the flowers of late, with high temps and no rain. I looked through a large clump of these black-eyed Susans just to find one to shoot. I liked the feel of the B&W presentation.
September 3, 2007 - It's a tough life
Warmer and sunny today, with highs in the upper 80's. I caught Madison's cat Brad sprawled out in front of the air conditioner this weekend and got this one. He was oblivious to everyone and everything. He'd found the place to get, and he was staying there.
September 1, 2007 - Splash of Color
Sunny and much cooler today, with highs near 80. It actually feels like the first of September. I liked this closeup and, in particular, the splash of color.
31-AUG-2007
August 31, 2007 - Yellow Rose in full bloom
Cloudy this morning and cooler. Expecting highs in the low 80's today. A good time to shoot this rose, with the bright overcast morning allowing for a little less glare.
August 30, 2007 - Black Butterfly
Another hot day expected, with maybe some storms. Highs expected to be in the 90's. I shot this one yesterday evening. The black butterflies never seem to hold still long enough to get a good shot of them. This one did, however.
29-AUG-2007
August 29, 2007 - 1940 Chevrolet
Another just plain hot day, with highs in the mid to upper 90's. My neighbor down the road has several antique vehicles that he restores and sells. He had this one out sunning itself this afternoon. It is a sharp looking vehicle and it is for sale. Contact me if you would happen to be interested.
August 28, 2007 - Up close and personal with the pistol
Another hot humid day, with highs expected in the mid 90's. I decided to shoot this one before the heat scorched the flower. I liked the individual detail.
27-AUG-2007
August 27, 2007 - OK boys, I'm going in.
A little cooler this morning, but expecting it to get very warm this afternoon, with highs in the upper 80's. I had church meetings all weekend and didn't get to post anything, but got out early this morning and caught this little guy heading into a huge white flower (I think it's a moon flower).
August 24, 2007 - Little Skimmer
Another hot, humid day with highs in the 90's. This little guy was very difficult to capture since he didn't want to hold still. Also, there were several of them and they chased each other, so they were very skittish. But he finally held still long enough for me to get a couple of shots, including this one.
August 23, 2007 - Robber Fly
Temps around 100 today and high humidity. It was just too hot to go out, along with the fact that I was tied up in meetings at work. So I posted this one that I took yesterday. This guy really liked his location. I kept scaring him, and he would come right back to the same area. I finally got this one before he flew off for good.
22-AUG-2007
August 22, 2007 - A monarch (finally)
It rained and stormed all morning, raining out my trip to the mountains. But it cleared this afternoon and got really hot, with highs in the low 90's. I've been trying unsuccessfully recently to catch one of the monarch butterflies. They are so busy, however, that I haven't been able to capture one of them. This one is as close as I've come.
