While trying to take photos of some smaller birds in my back yard, this dragonfly flew in. Although they are apparently a common dragonfly in North America, I had never seen one before. It perched on the top of a dead stump and stayed there for quite a while. It didn't seem to be bothered …
Bee in Lavender
The Hummingbird and Dragon Fly
Due to the amount of smoke in the air, we have had to stay indoors this holiday weekend. The air quality is at the "hazardous" level so we are advised not to go outdoors unless absolutely necessary. So I've been taking my hummingbird photos through the window. It was difficult to get a clear shot …
Water Lilies
We have a small pond near our home that has water lilies. Normally when I go to take photos of them the light is very harsh and by the time the light softens later in the day the lilies have closed. Today, because there is so much smoke in the air, the light was much …
Signs of Summer
Summer has definitely arrived. I'm enjoying all of the flowers, insects and birds.