I guess you don't have to be too big to be a bully. This little guy has laid claim to my zinnia garden and spends most of his time chasing off all visiting hummingbirds from the premises. I read somewhere that birds pant like a dog when they are hot, and almost all the birds have I observed in the backyard have their peaks open like this. I change the water in the bird bath twice a day to keep it fresh, and hopefully a drink of water helps cool them down. 7.26.12

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There is a huge water "bowl"/fountain on the campus of St. Louis University. This photo is of the reflection of a building in this huge bowl of water. It really is quite impressive and tranquil at the same time. 8.15.12

By chance I was in the backyard when this butterfly passed through. We haven't had many butterflies this year, I presume due to the heat, but I really don't know for sure. This one stayed for awhile, and I was able to get a couple good shots. Soon, the zinnias will all be gone as well as the butterflies and hummingbirds. 8.14.12

Also taken at the car show in Mascoutah, Illinois on Sunday.

This prairie dog was actually feeding the starling. When I first walked up to the exhibit, there were 2 starlings getting handouts from this most generous robust prairie doggie. As happens a lot, by the time I got setup and ready to shot, one of the starlings had split. If you look closely, you can see the starling is actually leaning up against the prairie dog with one foot propped up on him. Amazing. 8.9.12

I edited this with a Kim Klassen texture and am very pleased with the results. Thanks Kim for the freebie.

This building is in downtown St. Louis, Missouri. I'm sure it has a "name", but I have no idea what it is. I really liked the symmetry of it and then the contours on the top. And, then there is the flare effect which I like, but not everyone is a fan of it. What do you think? Please view in large size for best results. 8.3.12

I haven't posted for a few days. I am getting discouraged with my photography and feeling a little stagnated. Looking for something different, Randy and I went to the zoo yesterday. The weather was only in the upper 90's, haha. This gorilla and my work are still in the same boat, locked up with no way out. 8.2.12

I guess you don't have to be too big to be a bully. This little guy has laid claim to my zinnia garden and spends most of his time chasing off all visiting hummingbirds from the premises. I read somewhere that birds pant like a dog when they are hot, and almost all the birds have I observed in the backyard have their peaks open like this. I change the water in the bird bath twice a day to keep it fresh, and hopefully a drink of water helps cool them down. 7.26.12