6/20/13 - Erygium and the Space Needle in Seattle Center.  I had seen the erygiium in the garden at the Chihuly exhibit and wanted to get underneath the flowers to take a shot.  I lay down on the ground but still could not get underneath the flowers (really, bracts).  Finally, I just held my camera under the flowers and pointed it up and took the shot.  I was surprised to find that I'd gotten the flowers, as well as the Space Needle, which is next to the Chihuly exhibit.  The composition is a little busy but I rather like it, anyway.  What do you all think?

Thanks so much for making my latest posting from the Chihuly exhibit the #1 shot for the day.  Certainly made my day!
Bicycle built for two.

DP171-2013  Posted June 20; processed ditto

I deliberately took this in semi-silhouette, and left it that way in processing, because this is very much as it appeared to the naked eye.  It seemed to fit the contemplative pose of the bike rider.

Huron River at Gallup Park (north, left bank), Ann Arbor
June 19, 2013
06-20-2013 - 1966 Ford Mustang

  Link to Photo Without Frame
I have many many rose shots to share but this one keeps tugging at me. Taken outside our favorite coffee shop.  Geraniums are loving the cooler weather this year. June 19/13
Ring Bling, Nacogdoches TX

This photo really shows you how awesome and fun Emily is!  Even though the setting isn’t that pretty, she makes it look good!  Thanks Emily and Sarah Williams for letting me tag along for this session!

I’m sticking with the vintage mood for a lot of Emily’s bridals because she just has such a classic beauty I think it fits well.  I made this one a little grittier to match the setting.

If you haven’t already, check out Montana wedding photography by Billings Montana wedding photographer Paul Bellinger www.paulbellinger.com

Critiques are always welcome.

Daily photo: June 20, 2013, taken April 26, 2013
19.06.13 - Honeysuckle

Saw this beautiful honeysuckle plant in a dark corner under some trees while walking the dog last night
June 20th 2013 - nice weather we are having and of course nice sunsets
"Blue Herons on Lake Fork"
These incredible birds build their nests in the tops of huge dead trees in the boat lane at Lake Fork. All three birds landed in the nest and we watched as the momma and baby (I assume) pushed dad out.  It was quite comical to watch. 
This was taken handheld with a 18-105mm DX lens with VR on lens and camera, while standing in a boat that is stopped but still moving slightly.  I am struggling to get clear, sharp detailed shots of these amazing creatures from the boat.  
Any suggestions, tricks?  
Thank you all so much for your very kind comments on my "Bessies Keys"  photo.  It means so much to have my shots looked at by such talented photographers. 
Enjoy this day, it will not be repeated 
Jeanne
Green anemone at low tide with small crab (middle left) and shell bits attached to its body, near McInnes Island, BC

At low tide these anemones pull in their tentacles and look like a blob on the rock. The sides of their bodies are covered with adhesive structures that attach bits of shell, rock and seaweed. When closed up at low tide the attached material causes the anemone to look like a bed of crushed shell. The bits of debris probably reflect light to keep the anemone cooler and reduce water loss at low tide, or the debris they collect could be dispersing wave action as the tide ebbs and flows each day. 

For a photo of a pink anemone with its body completely covered with shell bits, and for a couple nice photos of large colourful groups of ochre stars see here: http://goo.gl/eQsMJ
6/20/13 - Erygium and the Space Needle in Seattle Center. I had seen the erygiium in the garden at the Chihuly exhibit and wanted to get underneath the flowers to take a shot. I lay down on the ground but still could not get underneath the flowers (really, bracts). Finally, I just held my camera under the flowers and pointed it up and took the shot. I was surprised to find that I'd gotten the flowers, as well as the Space Needle, which is next to the Chihuly exhibit. The composition is a little busy but I rather like it, anyway. What do you all think?

Thanks so much for making my latest posting from the Chihuly exhibit the #1 shot for the day. Certainly made my day!
6/20/13 - Erygium and the Space Needle in Seattle Center.  I had seen the erygiium in the garden at the Chihuly exhibit and wanted to get underneath the flowers to take a shot.  I lay down on the ground but still could not get underneath the flowers (really, bracts).  Finally, I just held my camera under the flowers and pointed it up and took the shot.  I was surprised to find that I'd gotten the flowers, as well as the Space Needle, which is next to the Chihuly exhibit.  The composition is a little busy but I rather like it, anyway.  What do you all think?

Thanks so much for making my latest posting from the Chihuly exhibit the #1 shot for the day.  Certainly made my day!
6/20/13 - Erygium and the Space Needle in Seattle Center. I had seen the erygiium in the garden at the Chihuly exhibit and wanted to get underneath the flowers to take a shot. I lay down on the ground but still could not get underneath the flowers (really, bracts). Finally, I just held my camera under the flowers and pointed it up and took the shot. I was surprised to find that I'd gotten the flowers, as well as the Space Needle, which is next to the Chihuly exhibit. The composition is a little busy but I rather like it, anyway. What do you all think?

Thanks so much for making my latest posting from the Chihuly exhibit the #1 shot for the day. Certainly made my day!
See photo in original gallery.

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