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It was a beautiful day out today, so I went to Vantage Point in town. It's on the St. Clair River, just before the mouth of Lake Huron. Boat Nerd World Headquarters are located there. I was hoping to catch site of the tall ships on their way up the waterways to Bay City. My hour long wait turned into the whole day waiting. So I took advantage of the situation to practice with my zoom lens. First I saw these geese, just lazing along the riverfront.


Across the river in Canada, this plane was taking off. I could barely see what I was taking a picture of it was so sunny, and everything reflected off the water.
So it was a treat when I downloaded the pictures and found they turned out so well, from such a distance!

Then I took pictures of the two church towers that are inland in Canada. I never noticed the different crosses, as they're so far away!
I caught this picture of a seagull on top on one of the lights. And then, what I'd been waiting for! A tall ship from Germany! Wait a minute...the sails weren't up, and it looked no different than any other big sail boat as far as I'm concerned, oh well, I can chalk that up to what my Dad would say, "Nah I don't want to go, I saw one of those once." Nice picture though,

Our Little Preston!

Our little Preston is growing so fast, at 1 1/2 months, he's just cuter by the day. He's starting to smile a lot, and his eyes are so big!

Aunt Robyn takes a turn with him, after I finally gave her permission. ;)

and Momma Becky just adores her little Bubba Man.

Look at that face!! How can you not want to smother him in kisses!

I could hold this child all day. He's my little sunshine guy!

A Mosaic Monday

I decided to do a Mosaic Monday today, hope you enjoy some of the pictures I took over the last 2 days. The moth on the cone flower got sick of me holding a camera to it and finally decided to open its wings for me. I'm having too much fun with this camera, I really need to stop and catch up on the housework! Clicking on the mosaic will give you a better view.

Photo Experimenting

I've been having fun taking pictures today, and here are a few of my favorites. Are you thinking, "she's not going to bore us with her pictures is she?" Would I do that to you? Why yes I would!
First I saw these two beetles on the cone flowers. I never really knew how beautiful they are.

I saw this moth on the glass last night, and had to take a picture. I never realized they have a "fringe" on the bottom of their wings until I looked at this. And how mirror imaged both wings are.
I love this picture of the lily, how the sun reflected on it. And so detailed!
This one I'm not overjoyed with, though I do like the new growth coming on.
So that's what I've done so far today, now off to finish Kim's needlebook! Enjoy your day ladies, hope it's as beautiful where you are as it is here.

A Pleasant and Awesome Surprise!

You know how sometimes you get aggravated with your husband, yet you still love him? And then he does something that totally blows you out of the water, and makes you feel like the most special person in the world? Well, that happened to me today. While talking to my sister this morning, Ken came in from the post office and said the book he wanted me to read had arrived. He then handed me this booklet. I asked what it was, and he handed me a box saying it "went with this". I opened it and started to shake! This was what was in it!!!!!!!
I couldn't believe it! A brand new Lumix, with lenses. Then he gave me another box, and that had the zoom lense in it! I can't believe it!! Really! I have a lot to learn with this, Ken is helping me right now, but here are some pics I took, and as you can see I have a long ways to go! But will have plenty of time to perfect before our trip west.


I love this picture of Chip though, the clover is popping right out of the picture!

A Special Visitor

While at our friends house this evening, this deer, who is a common visitor, was outside the great room window, feasting on squirrel food that fell from the feeder. It was quite the treat to see her so close up, and to have her look right at the camera.