Beach at Cape Blanco, Oregon
Kitten practicing its balance beam routine, Fergusson Is, D'Entrecasteaux Islands, PNG (better at larger sizes)

I couldn't decide between this photo of the kitten and the one seen here: http://goo.gl/R5WL1
Any opinions? This link also shows the last of the hot springs photos
Waterford Castle

The first structure built by the Fitzgeralds  in the late 1100s was a Norman Keep; a tower like stone structure with thick walls, narrow slit windows and a lead roof. At that time the Keep would have been the core of any defence in battle and would have been virtually impregnable.By the 15th century, the ruins of the Keep were no longer habitable. A tower, the centre part of the present Castle, was then constructed on the site of the old Keep. Initially it was relatively modest in size but, over the years was enlarged. Firstly in 1849 by John Fitzgerald and subsequently in 1875 and 1895 when the East and West wings were added.

It is now a hotel http://www.waterfordcastle.com/index.html

Taken as the sun was setting behind the castle. From my archives. Processed this morning.

Phill and I are taking a break from tomorrow. Will comment today but will not be posting or commenting again until Sunday week. Thank you for all the views and comments this week.

Saturday 18 May 2013
May 18, 2013  night we went downtown with friends to THE GATHERINGS.  This is a weekly traveling food truck festival.  For more information go here: http://www.thegatheringbaltimore.com/index.html
 Last night the Gathering was held on the campus of Stratford University formerly the Baltimore International College – Culinary Institute.  This photo is of a side entrance to the oldest public school in Baltimore City, Public School #2 built In 1910 which now houses part of the culinary college.  I did not take my camera because it looked like rain so this was taken with my trusty iPhone4.
18th May 3013 - Young Gerbera Flower.
Emily and Dalton’s Landscape, Huntington TX

Emily and Dalton had a beautiful wedding at the Sawmill Lake Mansion in Huntington Texas.  I was thrilled that the amazing Sarah Williams let me assist her for this wedding, because I also helped out withEmily’s bridal portraits a few weeks earlier and she was awesome!  So Sarah and I had high expectations for their wedding and they did not disappoint!  After the ceremony Emily and Dalton put up with us posing them for about a full hour, and were willing to go all the way to the other side of the lake for this shot.  I hope they like it!

Well I haven’t posted a landscape photo in May yet, not one without a bride and groom in it at least, so I think I’ll finish off the month without posting one.  In fact, I haven’t shot any landscapes since I was in Chicago back in mid-April.  Part of the reason is that I’ve decided to start a wedding and portrait business, and I’m trying to practice as much as possible before we move to Montana.  The other part of the reason is that I’m just not inspired by the landscape around me in East Texas.  I may not shoot another landscape until we get to Montana.

Critiques are always welcome.

Daily photo: May 18, 2013, taken May 11, 2013
May 18, 2013. Piazza San Marco, Venice.
Good Morning!  Anyone for a nice shower?
2013-05-18  Seen in Vienna, but it could be almost anywhere.  This is the parent of the little cygnet from a few days ago.  It is a "mute swan" - the common variety in Europe.
Beach at Cape Blanco, Oregon
Beach at Cape Blanco, Oregon
Beach at Cape Blanco, Oregon
See photo in original gallery.

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