Sign of the Beaver

 

Submitted by Photo-Son....who is no longer bored just because he has an old digital camera in his hand!!!! He is very observant about the world and notices things that I miss...I call him "eagle eye."

Frog Pond

 

This photo looks like a painting, doesn't it? Photo-Son went for a little hike nearby and came back with a number of photos. NICE huh?

Opposites

Camera Shy

 

 

NOT!

 

 

Unruly

 

This stuff is growing wild on the edge of the lawn...pretty.

Bike Obsession

 

Submitted by 13 year old son.

Strong Roots

 

Submitted by my son: the 13 year old who is already bored silly. After days of hearing the repeated cries of, "There is nothing to do." I sent him on a photographic project. Here is the first submission of that attempt to scare the boredom away.

Tolerant Subject

 

I spent the last 10 to 15 minutes fumbling with my TtV contraption to take a decent photo of Harry. Notice that I didn't post a TtV...instead this black and white of Harry lounging about. Such a life!

Cycler or Surfer?

 

Surfing is a way of life in this little Costa Rican town.

Blurry-Eyed Morning

 

I took the plunge and tried something that I have always wanted to do...I made homemade jam. (A big thank you to Soulemama who encouraged her readers to try jam making. She gave me courage!!!) We picked the strawberries, cut the rhubarb from our yard and after many hours of easy steps...viola...strawberry rhubarb jam. It was such a pleasure to see it change into a deep ruby red as it cooked. Whole wheat blueberry scones with butter and a bit of jam started our morning. YUM...next blueberry jam?? We will see.

All a Matter of Perspective

 

I took this shot figuring that these two trees were "married", but as I drew closer I realized that they were far far apart. When my husband saw this image he said those trees are "husband and wife."

"The Bridge"

 

Here is the bridge I cross each day to get to work...it affords a breathtaking view as you pass. Blue Hill is in the background.

Gone to Seed

 

Not sure what kind of flower this is or was, but the fluffy globe of seeds is HUGE.

A Touching Display

 

As I visited homes near San Jose, Costa Rica, I was touched by the numerous displays of "Religious Devotion." I found these taped to a window of a home.

Husband at the Wheel

 

Simple Pleasures

 

Goofy Imagination

 

Truly...

 

It is the Maine Coast. This was taken at the little beach that is a five minute walk from my house. Truly...we are blessed.

Shells Shells Beautiful Shells

 

What Goes With a Trip to the Beach?

 

Of course, a glass jar of Vlasic pickles packed by the eight year old in the house!

Courtesy of the award winning guest photographer: Jeff Kirlin

Cooperative Kid with Uncooperative Canine

 

Things That I Love: An Abbreviated List

 

 

 

1. Things that grow despite my botanical limitations.
2. Wild things (including children.)
3. Moments on the porch.

Old Fashioned Soda Fountain

 

Here is a gem in Bar Harbor located at West End Drug our community pharmacy. Come check it out!

Chains of Gold

 

This tree blooms in "our parts" during early summer. Isn't it just beautiful?