Showing posts with label camera critters. Show all posts
Showing posts with label camera critters. Show all posts
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Friday, April 12, 2013
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Friday, March 22, 2013
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Leave Our Stuff Alone!
Siren and Isadora pretty much have their own room; when Siren first came to us he was so wild and anti-social that he needed his own restricted safe space. As time went on and money ran out I gave up on the notion of a second kitchen and small dining area of my own and created kitty world instead.
They tolerate my cleaning the litter boxes but when I dare to clean the entire room they come running to supervise me.
They stare down the Swiffer. I tell them it's not a vacuum; get over yourselves.
I point out to them that everything always goes back the way it was, not to mention that most of their toys are all over the living room.
I am ignored.
They plot my punishment.
Ungrateful brats
They tolerate my cleaning the litter boxes but when I dare to clean the entire room they come running to supervise me.
They stare down the Swiffer. I tell them it's not a vacuum; get over yourselves.
I point out to them that everything always goes back the way it was, not to mention that most of their toys are all over the living room.
I am ignored.
They plot my punishment.
Ungrateful brats
Friday, December 14, 2012
Designing Squirrels
I was taking photos of some holiday displays near the marina when I heard a scuffle going on.
In a corner of the main square I saw strands of lights moving and pieces of a nearby tree falling into a basement window well.
On a bed of Halloween and Thanksgiving scraps this holiday minded sweetie was decorating for the latest round of celebrations.
I'm going back right before New Years to see if he's got hats and noise makers.
I called the Garden Club who maintains the display and they told me the owner of the building knows the squirrels are there and has even made sure the heating vent is clear so they have warmth. Seems they do this every year and usually move back into the park once the foot traffic slows down and their food supply from messy kids dries up. Members of the club and people from the animal control center check up on them.
In a corner of the main square I saw strands of lights moving and pieces of a nearby tree falling into a basement window well.
On a bed of Halloween and Thanksgiving scraps this holiday minded sweetie was decorating for the latest round of celebrations.
I'm going back right before New Years to see if he's got hats and noise makers.
I called the Garden Club who maintains the display and they told me the owner of the building knows the squirrels are there and has even made sure the heating vent is clear so they have warmth. Seems they do this every year and usually move back into the park once the foot traffic slows down and their food supply from messy kids dries up. Members of the club and people from the animal control center check up on them.
Friday, November 30, 2012
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Charlotte
there are a lot of spiders around me this time of year
and there is always at least one who builds her giant web in the worst possible place
at the junction between the gate to the yard and the driveway fence
no one pays attention and will destroy the web just by walking through
so, in my capacity as Den Mother to the Charlotte Club, I step in
I can see the spot from the kitchen window
Sometimes I see the web first
Sometimes I see Charlotte
I go out with my trusty giant piece of cardboard and begin the moving process
This particular Charlotte went all Ninja on me and with the heaviness of the rain droplets I couldn't save the web
So she was relocated to the carport where she could - and did - build a new web
Gotta go, there are worms in the driveway that must be moved back to the lawn
CAMERA CRITTERS
and there is always at least one who builds her giant web in the worst possible place
at the junction between the gate to the yard and the driveway fence
no one pays attention and will destroy the web just by walking through
so, in my capacity as Den Mother to the Charlotte Club, I step in
I can see the spot from the kitchen window
Sometimes I see the web first
Sometimes I see Charlotte
I go out with my trusty giant piece of cardboard and begin the moving process
This particular Charlotte went all Ninja on me and with the heaviness of the rain droplets I couldn't save the web
So she was relocated to the carport where she could - and did - build a new web
Gotta go, there are worms in the driveway that must be moved back to the lawn
Friday, August 17, 2012
The Truth About Bugs Bunny
My granddaughter Hope noticed this bunny venturing out of a wooded area near the bank.
We approached as quietly as a 3 year old can manage. Bunny started out and Hope squealed so bunny turned back. In the last shot bunny gave us a "look"
On the way home Hope mentioned that all the real bunnies she sees are small and close to the grass yet Bugs Bunny is tall and walks around like a person. I was about to explain that in cartoons things can be different when Hope summed it up for me.
"Nana! I don't think Bugs is a bunny. He's a man dressed up like a bunny who got turned into a cartoon!"
We approached as quietly as a 3 year old can manage. Bunny started out and Hope squealed so bunny turned back. In the last shot bunny gave us a "look"
On the way home Hope mentioned that all the real bunnies she sees are small and close to the grass yet Bugs Bunny is tall and walks around like a person. I was about to explain that in cartoons things can be different when Hope summed it up for me.
"Nana! I don't think Bugs is a bunny. He's a man dressed up like a bunny who got turned into a cartoon!"
Friday, July 20, 2012
At the Swimming Hole
There was some drama at the foot of my neighbor's driveway
Maybe a little pacing
Gee, that's an interesting cloud formation. I'll have to check that out later
Maybe if I just ignore him he'll get out
What? Yeah it is a pretty cloud. You getting out any time soon?
I'll just flex a bit and relax
Maybe a little pacing
Gee, that's an interesting cloud formation. I'll have to check that out later
Maybe if I just ignore him he'll get out
What? Yeah it is a pretty cloud. You getting out any time soon?
Fine then, I'll get all the good worms
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Driving Miss Doggie
I took this shot while sitting in Memorial Day Weekend traffic.
This sweetie was looking forward to getting to the shore.
There is a great new TV show called Dogs in the City that deals with a dog trainer and his experiences with dogs in need and their people. I wrote up the show Here on my wordy-ish blog
This sweetie was looking forward to getting to the shore.
There is a great new TV show called Dogs in the City that deals with a dog trainer and his experiences with dogs in need and their people. I wrote up the show Here on my wordy-ish blog
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Holding On and Hanging Out
the first two shots were taken recently near the marina
the last shot is from February, before the trees grew in to conceal my backyard friend
the last shot is from February, before the trees grew in to conceal my backyard friend
look at his little feet!
are we gonna sit here all day? let's go mess with some gulls
Friday, March 9, 2012
A Fish Named After A Dog
This is Mel, my granddaughter Hope's fish. He's named after the dog on the children's TV show 'Jack's Big Music Show'.
Nana, Mel is waiting for his breakfast. He's sitting on his heater.
Now he sees me! We have to feed him now or he gets mad.
In the water his food looks like corn flakes
He's going to his park now
Friday, February 17, 2012
Gulls - A - Palooza
The gulls at the marina near me are an endless source of smiles and photo ops. There are WEEKEND REFLECTIONS and SHADOW SHOTS 2 for these wonderful CAMERA CRITTERS
The tough guys usually meet me in the parking lot.
The General
Others are more sociable
Of course there's always one who has to dissent.
The tough guys usually meet me in the parking lot.
The General
Always checking his troops
Making sure they save me a spot
Some of the gulls prefer to meditate alone, I make sure to give them space
Others are more sociable
Incoming!
What the hell are you flappin' about?
Oh just ignore those two
The committee
After Hurricane Irene the marina owners along with the township and the business alliance decided to repair the docks and create a walkway that will lead to a small beach that is right now being cultivated.
The gulls appear to be pleased with this. They discussed it at their last meeting.
The gulls appear to be pleased with this. They discussed it at their last meeting.
The committee
Of course there's always one who has to dissent.
Have a great weekend
Friday, December 2, 2011
Hitchcock Would've Loved This
While out doing errands on a gray stormy afternoon I noticed a lot of activity in the sky. I pulled over to catch a few shots.
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