If it hadn't been as hot as it was, it would have been fun to do some hiking at Red Rock Canyon. But, being that it was 110 degrees, that didn't happen. We did take a drive through the park though. We just missed sunset, although there was still a glow on the distant rocks. …
High in the Sky
We've been out-of-town visiting family in Las Vegas for a few days. It was incredibly hot there - they had record-breaking highs the entire time we were there. So, I didn't go outside to take photos very often. 110 degree heat and I don't get along very well. We had two beautiful flights on our …
Butterfly
This little fellow was hopping from chives to chives one morning and I had to try photograph it. I didn't have time to set up my tripod so everything was hand-held. I don't think a tripod would have helped much because he kept moving around so quickly. Maralee
Purple Irises
Yesterday on my way to work I had to stop at my doctor's for a blood draw. These gorgeous purple irises were blooming all over the parking lot and I had to photograph them. They were in the shade and I didn't have my tripod handy so they were all hand-held. They make me happy. …
Such Noisy Birds
While I think blue jays are beautiful birds, they can also be very irritating. Especially at 5:00 in the morning on a Saturday when they sit outside my bedroom window and squawk endlessly. Maralee
Through My Lens 