A small, red boat is moored in the River Lee, Cork, Ireland.
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Clouds Over Mt. Rainier Summit
While visiting Mt. Rainier we were lucky enough to be there on a clear day.
Small Herd On The James
In the early morning hours late last summer I witnessed a small herd of deer drinking from the river and watched from a distance as they began their day.
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Cashel Headstone
The Rock Of Cashel stands high upon a hill overlooking the town of Cashel in County Tipperary, Ireland.
Weekly Photo Challenge: Rounded
This week’s photo challenge is Rounded with the subtitle “Goodbye, straight lines. Hello, curves.”
Little Toad
Soaking Up The Sun
A great time of day to spot turtles in the river is at dawn.
Since they are cold blooded the turtles need the warm of the sun to really get moving. Rocks in the middle of the river provide a great opportunity to soak up the sun’s energy in a place where they won’t likely be disturbed.
When I found this Eastern River Cooter warming on the rocks the sun’s rays had just made their way over the trees on the river bank.
A Beautiful Start
There’s something very special about being on the water at dawn.
Butchart Gardens Pond
Over the summer we visited Butchart Gardens, in Victoria, British Columbia. This pond can is in the Italian Garden section of the park. I had to wait a little while to get the shot without any bystanders in it but I think it was worth the effort.
Double-Crested Cormorant
The James River near Richmond, Virginia is home to a fairly large number of Double-Crested Cormorants. It’s pretty common to spot them sunning on rocks or swimming in the water.