but I’ll probably be offline for a bit. Evacuating in case Gustav decides to come make a mess. (Oh the joys of living on the Gulf Coast!) Maybe I’ll get some nice pictures in Birmingham, if the weather’s fair there.
Packing has been interesting… take this? or this? So much is replaceable (yay [...]
Night Heron, Audubon Zoo, New Orleans, LA, 2008-Aug-17
This night heron was not very far from me, both of us taking shelter from the light rain that came up. He posed for several shots, and this was one of my favorites. I managed to get his eye in clear, sharp focus, which pleased me, [...]
I took the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s Certified Personal Trainer exam today. I’d scheduled it a while ago, and really just didn’t feel prepared enough. However, to reschedule you need 7 business days’ notice, and an extra $100… neither of which I had! So in spite of my reservations, I took it [...]
I have a new look! Well, honestly, I look the same-ol’ same-ol’, but my photohome on the web is all spruced up. Thank goodness for those awesome Wordpress theme developers, because this is now surely beyond my skills. Let me know what you think! (Oh, and those photos in the upper right that [...]
Magnolia Blossom, Mizell Farms, LA, 2007-Sept-08
I liked how pure this magnolia blossom appeared, even though it was beginning to fall apart.
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Squirrel, Audubon Park, New Orleans, LA, 2008-Aug-03
This little guy was too cute not to photograph… even though I had already folded up the tripod and was heading for the car!
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Young Raccoon, City Park, New Orleans, LA, 2008-Jul-26
Last Saturday was quite hot and humid. I decided to take some stale bread to the park to feed the birds, and maybe get a lucky shot or two. However, the local raccoon population had other ideas, and absolutely no fear despite the hissing, spitting, and [...]