Photo taken almost exactly ten years ago.

Children of Syria

Children posing for me near ancient fortress in Palmyra, Syria. Where are they now?

Day of the Hummingbirds

Silhouetted against a bright sky

I went out on the patio early this morning to see if September had brought us any cooler mornings. Unfortunately it was about 80 degrees and humid. Disappointed, I went back inside. Later I went out and discovered there was a lot of hummingbird activity for the first time this summer. I grabbed my camera and tried to get a few shots.

This one was far enough from the house that it was sun lit

Another one in the shade

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Fence sitter

Beak and feathers

Happy Fourth of July!

All  of these photos were taken from our back patio tonight.

Early Morning Lightning

Got up extra early this morning when I heard it storming. Sat on the back patio and watched many great bolts of lightning hit. Finally decided I needed to get the camera and see if I could get a good shot.

Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly

Yellow Cactus Flower

Flower on cactus in a neighbors yard.