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Ladybird beetles

When I posted a photo of this little fellow the other day, I wasn’t sure if it was a lady bug or a Japanese beetle.  It is a picture perfect lady bug, or more properly a ladybird beetle, with bright … Continue reading

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Photos from the golden hour

The hour before sunset is my favorite time of the day to take photographs.  Even though my flower bed runs east to west, I can usually get some good shots. Here’s a few that I took tonight. I’m always on … Continue reading

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Tuesday’s nature walk

It was finally warm enough today that I wanted to go outside and take a walk, with my camera, of course.  I didn’t get far off the road, but I still brought a couple of hitch-hikers home.  I found two … Continue reading

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More flowering plum photos

I’m going to try to catch up on posting some pictures.  I want to sew, but can’t until I get my sewing machine light.  I started a little pocket pillow, but need my machine here, too. Here are a few … Continue reading

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Spring flowers

I have enjoyed the show my bulbs have put on this spring.  I have lots of these yellow daffodils. I like these daffodils with yellow centers and white outer petals. I like the fuzzy pollen that you can see in … Continue reading

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Weekend in Iowa

Well, we didn’t spend the whole weekend in Iowa, but we did have a nice visit with our son Stephen and his family.  We went to a school carnival on Friday night.  Lots of standing around.   Glad I had my … Continue reading

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iStockPhoto

I haven’t uploaded any photos to iStockPhoto recently, but now that I have a high-speed connection, it is a lot more doable.  I uploaded three this morning.  I’ll share them with you here and see what you think.  Then we’ll see … Continue reading

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The shaking dog

A couple of weeks ago while our granddaughter was here, she went swimming with the dogs.  I’ve always wanted to take pictures of flying drops of water, so I grabbed my camera.  Here’s what happened. Okay, my blog is still … Continue reading

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Saturday in the country and the city

Spent most of the day today in the city at a birthday party for our youngest grandson.  He turned 2 on Wednesday.  I took my camera, but didn’t take any photos.  Right now, the only thing I’m taking pictures of … Continue reading

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Photo Quest #98 – Show me what you hate

2010_06_16 – Wednesday 005 This is all that is left of a big, beautiful dahlia plant.  It had already reached the top of the trellis.  I was so excited about getting some great dahalia photos this year.        … Continue reading

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