Ladee's Travels

I walked DBG today to see what was in bloom.    The agave is very pretty and in bloom as well as some cactus and other wild flowers. This is my report...no specific names given today.  Just enjoy the colors.

And the photography growth continues! Macro photo of a pin cushion.  Canon 60D A view from the Az Center parking garage. Railing in foreground is in focus.  iPhone 6 I have had this little container for quite awhile. It now holds earrings waiting for the other one.  Canon 60D A large snow storm hit the eastern US. This coffee cup is my snow storm at the office.  iPhone 6 New paints and pencils. Such pretty colors.  Canon 60D A backlit view at the public library.  iPhone 6 My rock and roll guitar player.  Canon 60D

I continue to work "a photo a day" in the 366 Project. An orange coffee pot and sugar bowl, taken in lamp light.  A second work with the orange coffee pot using the natural light at sunset for a golden light.  Metal in black and white.  An espresso pot with two metal espresso cups.  A nut dispenser that has been around my house for decades.  Captured a detail of a water drop from the kitchen faucet.  A rabbit munching on a cactus at the Riparian in Gilbert, Arizona. A macro photograph taken with my iPhone. This is bubble wrap.

I joined a group of photographers at the Gilbert Riparian at 6:30 am. It was cold but I had all of my cold weather gear and was reasonably comfortable. The sun wasn't up yet when the group gathered to share information about the facility, lens, cameras and all that good chatter.  I found a spot behind a blind and set up my tripod. Santa brought me a big 600mm lens for Christmas and I was excited to try it out. I am not a "birder", so I will need to do more research to identify the birds.  (Hopefully, Paula will call me and help!) This group was hanging out with feet in the water, cleaning and chatting. The sun is just starting to rise. Canada Geese.   These little ones were busy looking for things that hid in the dirt.  These mallards are out for a swim.  The next two photos go together. I thought that tit was funny that the group in the middle all turned to look at something at the same time.  Canada Geese  I have always lik...