Red Doors

July 22, 2013 Photo of the day: "Those Red Doors"

The Noble Victory Memorial Chapel
at St. John's Northwestern Military Academy
My mom lamented "those red doors," 
but I love the bold accent
 in our black and white wedding photos.

Red = Love ♥

8 years ago today (July 22, 2013)

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Happy Anniversary! 8 is great :)


It's a bird, it's a bee, it's...?

July 19, 2013 Photo of the day: "Bumblebee Moth"


My Russian Sage seems to be attracting all sorts of visitors these days. This afternoon, I noticed the biggest "bumblebee" I'd ever seen: a fuzzy, yellow, and black creature nearly two inches long! Upon closer inspection, the insect seemed to hover like a hummingbird. I was cautious about getting too close since I figured a "bee" that huge would also have a really big stinger! On this very windy day and as quickly as this creature was buzzing from blossom to blossom, I am really surprised to have snapped these two images. Sometimes, I wonder what I would be able to capture if I used a "real" camera, but I am committed to using only my iPhone 5 to complete my Project 365. A Google search revealed that this creature is neither a bee nor a humming bird, but a Bumblebee Moth (Humaris diffinis), also known as a Hummingbird Moth or Snowberry Clearwing Moth. They are great pollinators and harmless to plants and humans. How lucky to have this guest visit my garden! 

Hide & Seek

July 18, 2013 Photo of the day:  "Mademoiselle"

This morning, I spent half an hour 
playing hide & seek with this damselfly.

"Peek-a-boo!"
I followed her as she perched on daisies...
Russian sage...
and day lilies.
I watched as she visited friends...
and sipped dew drops.
Isn't she lovely?
I think she sees me :)