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Where’s My Cammie When I Need It?


16 Aug

It’s been an interesting few days at work but now I’m at the trailer! My Honey and I spent some time at the beach this morning. Unfortunately we decided not to swim in that “chocolate milk” but we had fun. Here’s some pics I snapped:

Later in the day I decided it was time to yak! Grabbed all my gear, looked longingly at my unprotected dslr, loaded the car and headed for the river. I shamefully snubbed my little point and shoot camera and dry box.

Paddling the river was so peaceful…..well, kinda smelly but peaceful. LOL! As I rounded the second bend there in front of me was a young Great Blue Heron, just sunning himself. He would have been a perfect shot! It was as if he was posing for me. So I paddled as slowly and quietly as I could toward him. He didn’t seem the least bit nervous while I was “stalking” him. Even when the Belted Kingfisher erupted from the bushes and flew off, cackling away, the Heron just stood there as calm as could be.

Further along, there was another Heron, standing on the back of a pontoon boat seat! A perfect shot missed…aww well. At least I was able to see him. GRIN

I’ve been working on a strap for my camera. Almost done. You’ll see it soon. My own creation with pockets for the lens cap that I can never find. LOL

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Help! The Butterfly Bush is Enchanting!


10 Aug

Another glorious day at the lake. After this post it’s definitely time for a SWAK! (swim’n'yak) but I just had to share these pics with you.

I was enjoying the shade on my little front deck when I spied movement at the butterfly bush across the street. It got a little blurry from there….but next thing I knew I was standing, camera in hand, in front of the massive bush and there were butterflies everywhere! Wonderful!


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Sharing A Morning at the Beach with Turkey Vultures?


09 Aug

Hello all! We are at the trailer so I couldn’t resist slipping down to the lake with my cammie.

As I walked up the path to the beach I spotted eight or ten Turkey Vultures perched on various posts. A few looked at me very discreetly to see what I was up to. I slowly moved closer, hoping to get some good pics but really I should have been using the 40-150mm lens. Next time.

I was standing there, totally oblivious to my surroundings, the sound of waves lulling me into a false sense of solitude when suddenly I hear, “Good for you! Get right up there!”. Totally shattered my bubble, but I smiled and tipped a wave. Of course at this point many of the Vultures moved on so I drifted off myself. The waves grabbed my attention. A short while later I see this little man with the big voice standing exactly where I had been, happily snapping away. LOL!! I hope you enjoy these pics.


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