Sunset

Another of my favorite topics is the sun, 

here are some of my favorite sunsets.

This gorgeous sunset was taken over the pond down the road.

Over a farmer's field.

Sunset at a look out in the northern tip of Michigan's thumb.

Over the lake at Port Austin camp ground.

From another camping trip.

Again, a neighboring pond.  See the swan in the background?

Through the trees in our back yard.  It was glorious!

Around sunset a couple years ago after a very heavy rain.

This was not a stream or river, it was in my niece's back yard!  

It made for a beautiful sunset though.

Moon rise at my brother's house.

The sun going down on our property, I love the pattern on the lawn.

I hope you enjoy the photo's, if you click on them, it will bring 

them up in large scale!

Flora and Fauna

I also love taking photos from nature, the flora and the fauna.
If you click on any of the pictures, you can go
through them all on a larger scale.

Seagulls are abundant in our area,

 as we are on the shores of Lake Huron, and the St. Clair River.

My sister Wendy has some gorgeous flowers in her back yard,

This one in a friends yard.

I enjoy my flowers, and have grown many different species.

What can I say, I love chipmunks!  When my sisters and I go camping

I always take along a bag on nuts to feed my fury friends

that at times have followed me around the campground!

Apple blossom time in our yard.

Flowers and one of my gardens.  I really need to plant that one again!

 I love bumble bees.  They're so pretty, and to me add beauty to my gardens.

 Queen Anne's Lace.  It reminds me of sparklers.  So dainty!

 I really thought these guys were pretty when I first saw them, till I realized

these Japanese beetles were killing my plants.  Don't like them anymore!

 Dragon flies are in plenty at my brother's house,

 so many different varieties.  

Another insect that fascinates me.

 It looks larger in the picture, but this little

 hummingbird nest was in his maple tree.

 My morning glory's from a couple years ago.  They loaded my arbor!

 Love this little beetle!

Well Mr. Snapper that lives in the front yard drain, says greetings, 

while I say I hope you enjoy these pictures!

Birds, Bugs, and Butterflies

Over the years, I have taken many pictures of my favorite subjects,

 today I will share Birds, Bugs, and Butterflies.

I enjoy the many beautiful creatures that God has blessed us with. 

 Even the little beetle floating on a leaf in the neighbors pool,

magnified highly so he could be seen.

The heron spotted in my brothers trees,
 a swan that one year decided to reside in a
pond down the road; the many

birds that frequent my feeders,

and butterflies that remind me my loved ones

who have passed are still with me.

What are your favorite photo subjects?

Rain, Rain Go AWAY!

It's been a very rainy spring, the grounds are over saturated.

But I still enjoy watching the birds from my

sun porch windows.  These 4 juvenile sparrows

decided to take a break in their flight lessons 

to rest on a tree twig. Backs to the camera of course!

My hummingbirds (yes I claim ownership!)

have been enjoying the feeders.  Even in

the pouring rain you will see them sipping

sweet nectar,  Love it!

I hope you are all enjoying the last of your

week-end, stay dry!!