Red-legged Honeycreeper

Red-legged Honeycreeper

This female red-legged honeycreeper is part of a group that spends most of the day eating papaya we put out near our back porch in Costa Rica. They are feisty little birds who often chase larger birds away. Once they peck through the outer skin, they stick their entire heads through the hole to get at the juicy meat inside.

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Chestnut-Mandibled Toucan

Chestnut-Mandibled Toucan

Chestnut-mandibled toucans are frequent visitors to our little piece of Paradise in Alto Monterrey, Costa Rica. This one landed in a tree right beside our back porch...eyeing the papaya I had put in the bird feeder. It sat there for a while and then flew away, never touching the papaya. Perhaps it was put off by the flurry of activity around the feeder.

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Cheetah

"Cheetah"

This image of a cheetah was awarded second place in the photography division of the Irving Arts Association 2009 Wildlife Exhibition by juror Lisa Carol McNamara. Cheetahs are magnificent creatures who are losing ground in the wild. To find out how you can help, visit The Cheetah Conservation Fund on the web.

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'38 Ford #2

"'38 Ford #2"

Another of my favorite subjects - old rusty automobiles. This image is an abstract created from the old '38 Ford pickup I discovered on Boliver some time back. I still haven't been able to get back down that way to see if it was lost when Ike destroyed almost all of Boliver Peninsula. I guess some part of me hopes this old heap of metal survived, although in reality, I'm sure it's long gone....like so many things from that era.

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Henny #11

"Henny #11"

This image is another of my favorite rusty automobile photographs. I discovered this old Henny Packard hearse sitting beside a souvenir shop in Tombstone, Arizona - but it had a Texas tag on it from the 50s or 60s. This shot was a finalist in the Photographer's Forum 2008 Best of Photography Annual.

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Trashed

"Trashed"

Today's image is of an old International pickup - part of an International truck "graveyard" I discovered in East Texas a while back. Most of the trucks, like this one, have been there long enough for vegetation to grow up around and inside them. Old rusty cars, trucks, tractors - all favorites of mine for photography. This image was part of City Art Gallery's "Art and Garbage" show. Hope you enjoy it.

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Sloth

"Sloth"

With a return to Costa Rica quickly approaching, I find myself thinking of that beautiful country and the wonderful wildlife found there. Perhaps my favorite creature from that part of the world is the sloth. Prehistoric in appearance, the sloth is a most unusual animal who spends most of it's life in the tops of trees. They move so slowly that all kinds of opportunistic organisms take up residence on their fur. Since sloths sleep most of the time, getting a good view of one's sweet face is a real treat.

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Hutong Poodle

"Hutong Poodle"

For centuries city dwellers in China have lived in hutongs - little communities built around a common area. This Beijing hutong was comprised of ramshackled dwellings whose doors opened up onto a narrow alley leading to a communal restroom and showers. The hutongs stand in stark contrast to the newer high-rise apartment houses that are springing up in Beijing, and those who live in them are among the poorest of Chinese citizens. This perfectly coiffed poodle riding in the basket of this woman's bicycle seemed very out of place.

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Kermitta

"Kermitta"

Since it's been raining for days here in Dallas, I thought I'd end the week with an image of a creature who may still be enjoying it. This bullfrog was photographed in a friend's pond a while back. I got the shot by lying on my stomach and leaning out over the edge of the pond. My efforts were rewarded with several good images. I prefer to think this frog is a female - hence the name "Kermitta".

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Two White Chairs

"Two White Chairs"

I took this image in Bisbee, Arizona. Bisbee is a lovely little art town that was once dependent on mining for it's livelihood. Nestled in hills that are dotted with funky, picturesque cottages, Bisbee is now home to numerous galleries, shops, and studios. It was winter when I was there. These two white chairs, lying unused on this small balcony, seemed to be waiting for the doors to open and usher in spring.

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Costa Rican Beauty

"Costa Rican Beauty"

Along the bumpy road to the Arenal Observatory Lodge, a bridge crosses the Arenal River. It is here that tourists and local Ticos gather to watch Volcan Arenal expel smouldering boulders the size of houses. Late one afternoon last June, this beautiful butterfly mesmerized five of us who shot frame after frame as it just sat peacefully on this rock. After checking every Costa Rican butterfly source I can find, asking a very knowledgeable Costa Rican guide, and looking through hundreds of photos on the net, it's identity remains unknown. So if anyone knows it's identity, please pass that information along.

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Green Heron

Green Heron

This is an image I recently took from my kayak at White Rock Lake. The little green heron was hunting for dinner along the edge of the lake at dusk. I enjoy photographing birds, but they are often not especially cooperative. This one was quite tolerant and willing to pose.

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Purple Iris

Purple Iris

I don't take as many flower photographs as I once did, but maybe I should. They are often one of the things we don't even notice in our busy daily routines. But they are so lovely, and most people love images of beautiful flowers. This iris was photographed in my yard last spring. I wanted just the one image to stand out, so I did some digital work on it to soften the background and enhance the flower. I hope you enjoy it, and I hope you have a great weekend.

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White Rock Lake Sunset

White Rock Lake Sunset

I am fortunate to live near White Rock Lake, one of the Dallas area's true treasures. I am also a fan of sunsets and have seen many spectacular ones at the lake. Hope you enjoy this one. Thanks for viewing my blog and have a great day!

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"38 Ford #20

"38 Ford #20

Old rusty automobiles are one of my favorite photo subjects. This '38 Ford pickup caught my eye after driving off the ferry from Galveston to Boliver. Since photographing it, I have seen one other shot of this same truck taken by another photographer. My fear is that it was destroyed, along with almost everything else on Boliver, by Hurricane Ike.

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San Juan Mission Door

San Juan Mission Door

This image is another from the San Antonio missions - Mission San Juan. I love the texture of the mission wall and the lone sentinel cactus guarding the door. I hope you enjoy it.

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Lioness

Lioness

I love cats. There is such a mystery about them, and they are such beautiful, majestic creatures. I hope to someday see lions in the wild. For now, this will have to do. Hope you enjoy this image.

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Summer Palace Dock

Summer Palace Dock

Another image from China. The Summer Palace is reached by taking a "dragon boat" across a lake. As we approached the landing, my eyes were drawn to this charming dock where the boats are harbored for the night. I love the colors in this image - the bright golds of the smaller roofs contrasted with the dark grays of the larger ones, the deep red of the large building, and the red faded to pink on the smaller one. I hope you enjoy this glimpse into China. And thanks for visiting my blog.

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Sampans

Sampans

This is another image from my China series. These sampans were spotted as we cruised down the Yangtze River. Surprisingly, these were the only small boats we saw on the Yangtze that had sails. Most of the fishing boats and houseboats we saw were propelled by motors...another sign of the changes we saw in all the places we visited in China.

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On The Bayou

On The Bayou

There's something about old, deteriorating wooden boats that always catches my eye. This one was discovered in southwest Louisiana. I love the rust color and the reflection of the boat in the water. Hope you enjoy it.

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