A couple of photos...

Trying to work on capturing texture. Of course the photos were all taken in my yard...

Of course, no photo session is complete without the boys playing along...

This is a macro of a bathtub foot I keep in my garden:

I am still working on my Macro Photography.  I have a hard time holding still - even when using a tri- or mono-pod.  But I have learned to hold my breath as I click the shutter, which has increased the number of clear photos I am capturing.  I enjoy the practice!

Pictures from around the house...

Today's weather was wiggy, but during the brief moment the sun was out, I took the opportunity to take some pictures:

Angus and Cactus sharing a little lovin.  They love being outside together.

...Waiting for spring...

He sure does love his beef knuckle.

Little dog and Big dog foot prints in the mud.

Friday views

Just a few quick shots from today:


The heat baked the petals to the porch...
Chillin in the grass~

Can you find the brown cactus in the photo above?

Taken today....

I was trying to capture the beauty of the clouds this afternoon.  I adjusted the highlights just a little in this picture in order to make it more like what I saw.

These dudes are my best buds!

Another view of my garden.  This one highlights the purple heart that's in bloom, and the black eyed susans in the back ground.  I like the contrast of the colors.

I've been trying to take more photos and be a bit more active in Flickr and this blog.  In 3 weeks I am gone again - south this time, and for 4 months.  I will be back by Christmas, but I have no idea how frequently I will be able to post.  But I will continue to take pictures and will catch up on the posting when I get home.  

A dog day afternoon...

This morning we took the canines to the beach at Ocean View. It's nice there - close to the house, has a wave break, so no fear of Russet swimming off into oblivion, dogs are allowed off leash, and it is reletively empty in the mornings. We took them there last weekend for the first time and they were pretty sure it was the greatest day of their doggy lives. Today was much of the same. Angus enjoyed the bubbles, Russet chased birds, there was a rock to kick around, and to top it all off - something smelly and dead to roll around in. A dream come true for the big guys! We completed the morning with baths once we got home. They are now sound asleep and snoring. Happy, happy dogs.

I also took the opportunity to snap some shots. Here are some I liked:

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