Daily Photos - Winter & Spring 2007-2008

Ground squirrel (June 30) Nothing exciting, just a ground squirrel being a squirrel.

2008-06-30T15:42:23Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Ground squirrel (June 30) Nothing exciting, just a ground squirrel being a squirrel.

Stalking (June 28) The oof foreground would have been greatly helped if I had used George Lepp's advice on dof: http://www.outdoorphotographer.com/content/2008/may/tech-tips.shtml And t ...

2008-06-29T15:08:36Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Stalking (June 28) The oof foreground would have been greatly helped if I had used George Lepp's advice on dof: http://www.outdoorphotographer.com/content/2008/may/tech-tips.shtml And t ...

A family resemblance (June 27) Mama duck and offspring -- not quite ducklings, not quite ducks -- at Rancho Jurupa Park, Rubidoux, CA. This is a lesson learned, and I am a slow learner (o ...

2008-06-28T15:42:52Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
A family resemblance (June 27) Mama duck and offspring -- not quite ducklings, not quite ducks -- at Rancho Jurupa Park, Rubidoux, CA. This is a lesson learned, and I am a slow learner (o ...

Can you see me now? (June 27) I had a helluvatime just finding this guy each time to focus. I was playing around with adjusting the focus spot (lizards don't work well with center focus i ...

2008-06-27T14:48:49Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Can you see me now? (June 27) I had a helluvatime just finding this guy each time to focus. I was playing around with adjusting the focus spot (lizards don't work well with center focus i ...

Tuff stuff (June 26) These guys are very territorial. He considered taking me on too. I went hunting bigger game at the UCR Botanic Garden again today but ended up with the small fry inst ...

2008-06-26T15:10:34Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Tuff stuff (June 26) These guys are very territorial. He considered taking me on too. I went hunting bigger game at the UCR Botanic Garden again today but ended up with the small fry inst ...

David and Goliath (June 25) UC Riverside Botanic Garden

2008-06-25T14:55:39Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
David and Goliath (June 25) UC Riverside Botanic Garden

Third generation (June 24) The great-granddaughter of Don Augustín on the day of a fiesta. She is now grown and married. Sigh.

2008-06-24T14:55:11Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Third generation (June 24) The great-granddaughter of Don Augustín on the day of a fiesta. She is now grown and married. Sigh.

Read the instructions (June 23) Same family, two generations down, also circa 1989. These are the grandsons of the gentleman from yesterday, the new patriarchs. They are reading the instr ...

2008-06-23T15:03:32Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Read the instructions (June 23) Same family, two generations down, also circa 1989. These are the grandsons of the gentleman from yesterday, the new patriarchs. They are reading the instr ...

The Patriarch (June 22) I'm slowly scanning/digitizing some of the photographs from when I lived in Mexico. This was taken the summer of 1988 or the winter of 1989 with a point and shoot ...

2008-06-22T23:55:20Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
The Patriarch (June 22) I'm slowly scanning/digitizing some of the photographs from when I lived in Mexico. This was taken the summer of 1988 or the winter of 1989 with a point and shoot ...

Apparently happiness does grow on trees (June 22) Who knew? This is a rare Helium kitschei tree with fully ripe fruit.

2008-06-21T15:03:41Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Apparently happiness does grow on trees (June 22) Who knew? This is a rare Helium kitschei tree with fully ripe fruit.

Staring down the wind (June 2) Taken a while back but processed today.

2008-06-20T15:32:42Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Staring down the wind (June 2) Taken a while back but processed today.

A fine mess (June 19) Yes, quite a mess, but we have AIR CONDITIONING today. It was 109F outside, and Jim decided to join the 21st century. He and a friend spent the day in the attic putt ...

2008-06-19T15:03:56Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
A fine mess (June 19) Yes, quite a mess, but we have AIR CONDITIONING today. It was 109F outside, and Jim decided to join the 21st century. He and a friend spent the day in the attic putt ...

No photographers were harmed in the making of this shot (June 18) From last Saturday, processed today. The rider was fine. I don't quite know why the photographer isn't shooting.

2008-06-19T06:01:52Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
No photographers were harmed in the making of this shot (June 18) From last Saturday, processed today. The rider was fine. I don't quite know why the photographer isn't shooting.

Natural stick pin (June 17) Okay, I'll be G-rated today, but I still took this with the 300mm.

2008-06-17T15:14:08Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Natural stick pin (June 17) Okay, I'll be G-rated today, but I still took this with the 300mm.

Bad, bad, bad (June 16) Yes, I was bad. I used the 300mm as a macro again.

2008-06-16T15:32:40Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Bad, bad, bad (June 16) Yes, I was bad. I used the 300mm as a macro again.

The Physics of Superheroes (June 15) This was taken by me somewhere between 30-35 years ago, I think, but planned out completely by my dad. This is an old scan of old photos, pieced toget ...

2008-06-15T16:15:09Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
The Physics of Superheroes (June 15) This was taken by me somewhere between 30-35 years ago, I think, but planned out completely by my dad. This is an old scan of old photos, pieced toget ...

Girls rule! (June 14) We went to see the flat track races at Perris Speedway, first time there in 4 years apparently. The crowd got up on their feet and cheered when this 16 year old youn ...

2009-02-27T02:21:22Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Girls rule! (June 14) We went to see the flat track races at Perris Speedway, first time there in 4 years apparently. The crowd got up on their feet and cheered when this 16 year old youn ...

Lead dog (June 13) A different kind of dog today.

2008-06-13T16:05:48Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Lead dog (June 13) A different kind of dog today.

War Dog Memorial, March Air Field Museum (June 12) I was out at the museum for a memorial service and reminded of how moving this monument to the service of war dogs is. Each tile below i ...

2008-06-12T15:56:20Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
War Dog Memorial, March Air Field Museum (June 12) I was out at the museum for a memorial service and reminded of how moving this monument to the service of war dogs is. Each tile below i ...

Dress to impress (June 11) One of the Mutton Bustin' competitors at the Jurupa Rodeo.

2008-06-11T16:53:55Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Dress to impress (June 11) One of the Mutton Bustin' competitors at the Jurupa Rodeo.

Grab for the brass ring (June 10) Who knew that all those merry-go-rounds would be good training for a pick-up rider? From the Jurupa Rodeo last Sunday.

2008-06-10T15:15:57Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Grab for the brass ring (June 10) Who knew that all those merry-go-rounds would be good training for a pick-up rider? From the Jurupa Rodeo last Sunday.

And down the track she goes! (June 9) Drag races from the Old Farts Racing Team's reunion at Fairmount Park yesterday.

2008-06-09T17:00:40Z

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And down the track she goes! (June 9) Drag races from the Old Farts Racing Team's reunion at Fairmount Park yesterday.

Capturing the action (June 8) Rodeo photographer in action. It's a tough job, as noted below. Here's an alternative crop that I like a little better, with a link to how the shot that he's ...

2008-06-09T16:08:20Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Capturing the action (June 8) Rodeo photographer in action. It's a tough job, as noted below. Here's an alternative crop that I like a little better, with a link to how the shot that he's ...

Going for the goal (June 7) More soccer today. Green trounced red. this looked a little like a soccer dream to me.

2008-06-07T14:32:48Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Going for the goal (June 7) More soccer today. Green trounced red. this looked a little like a soccer dream to me.

Pick me, pick me (June 6) Our baby apricot tree is an overachiever. We need to train it to strive more for mediocrity.

2008-06-06T14:50:38Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Pick me, pick me (June 6) Our baby apricot tree is an overachiever. We need to train it to strive more for mediocrity.

ready, aim, . . . (June 5) I went outside to annoy the wildlife instead today. This egret was the only one I found at Fairmount Park. Since Lake Evans was dredged, I've noticed that most ...

2008-06-05T15:35:37Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
ready, aim, . . . (June 5) I went outside to annoy the wildlife instead today. This egret was the only one I found at Fairmount Park. Since Lake Evans was dredged, I've noticed that most ...

Another annoyed pet (June 4) Yeah, well, it's their job. Gus thought he'd get out of being photographed by refusing to lie down anywhere where there was light. So I pulled out my high pow ...

2008-06-04T15:59:21Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Another annoyed pet (June 4) Yeah, well, it's their job. Gus thought he'd get out of being photographed by refusing to lie down anywhere where there was light. So I pulled out my high pow ...

Gimme that camera . . . (June 3) . . . and stop taking desperation shots! This was it for today. No time for photos today, so I resorted to torturing the pets to get a daily photo.

2008-06-03T15:31:03Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Gimme that camera . . . (June 3) . . . and stop taking desperation shots! This was it for today. No time for photos today, so I resorted to torturing the pets to get a daily photo.

The New West (June 2) Riders at Hidden Valley Nature Reserve, Norco, CA

2008-06-02T15:44:00Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
The New West (June 2) Riders at Hidden Valley Nature Reserve, Norco, CA

If you look real close, you can see who manufactured the ball (June 1) Another one from yesterday. This young man was also an outstanding player.

2008-06-01T15:11:35Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
If you look real close, you can see who manufactured the ball (June 1) Another one from yesterday. This young man was also an outstanding player.

Shades of Péle (May 31) A friend asked if I would take some shots of his son's team, which he also coaches. This was one of the young men on the team. I learned a lot about taking soccer ...

2008-05-31T14:35:33Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Shades of Péle (May 31) A friend asked if I would take some shots of his son's team, which he also coaches. This was one of the young men on the team. I learned a lot about taking soccer ...

Wet duck (May 30) Apparently the saying "like water off a duck's back," doesn't refer to this guy, or has a different meaning than I thought. Look like water sticks to him like glue.

2008-05-30T16:28:14Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Wet duck (May 30) Apparently the saying "like water off a duck's back," doesn't refer to this guy, or has a different meaning than I thought. Look like water sticks to him like glue.

Reeling in a big one (May 29) Kids at Fairmount Park.

2008-05-29T15:18:28Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Reeling in a big one (May 29) Kids at Fairmount Park.

Crucifix (May 28) Jim dedicated tonight's Aikido class to Rowdy, our Aikido family friend who passed last Sunday. She liked control holds, chokes, and basic grappling, not necessarily Aik ...

2008-05-28T15:22:20Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Crucifix (May 28) Jim dedicated tonight's Aikido class to Rowdy, our Aikido family friend who passed last Sunday. She liked control holds, chokes, and basic grappling, not necessarily Aik ...

Irrisistable (May 27) Downtown Riverside needs a skate park. Right now the courthouse has the best skating features around and is irrisistable to the kids.

2008-05-27T13:09:11Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Irrisistable (May 27) Downtown Riverside needs a skate park. Right now the courthouse has the best skating features around and is irrisistable to the kids.

Someone to remember (May 26) Solitary contemplation at the Evergreen Cemetery (which seldom is). Jim and I are remembering a friend that passed away yesterday. Godspeed, Rowdy.

2008-05-26T12:25:49Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Someone to remember (May 26) Solitary contemplation at the Evergreen Cemetery (which seldom is). Jim and I are remembering a friend that passed away yesterday. Godspeed, Rowdy.

Tadaa! (May 25) And then he falls down. Any questions? Danielle Smith Sensei demonstrates a kokyu technique at the Aikido Ai retreat. Inside the dojo it was much warmer . . . as long a ...

2008-05-26T12:22:37Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Tadaa! (May 25) And then he falls down. Any questions? Danielle Smith Sensei demonstrates a kokyu technique at the Aikido Ai retreat. Inside the dojo it was much warmer . . . as long a ...

Welcome to sunny Southern California (May 24) We went up to the annual Aikido Ai retreat at the Mt. Baldy Zen Center. Last week this area was under fire watch, and down in the "lowlands" ...

2008-05-26T12:22:24Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Welcome to sunny Southern California (May 24) We went up to the annual Aikido Ai retreat at the Mt. Baldy Zen Center. Last week this area was under fire watch, and down in the "lowlands" ...

Trouble-maker (May 23) I came home to find this Cooper's hawk harassing the sparrows and finches at the bird feeder. He was quite annoyed with me spoiling all his fun.

2008-05-25T06:49:13Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Trouble-maker (May 23) I came home to find this Cooper's hawk harassing the sparrows and finches at the bird feeder. He was quite annoyed with me spoiling all his fun.

Impenetrable (May 22) Meeting all day today. This is from yesterday at the UCR Botanic Garden (where I went to show a visitor the campus and walk off some of the hot dogs).

2009-06-22T04:25:17Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Impenetrable (May 22) Meeting all day today. This is from yesterday at the UCR Botanic Garden (where I went to show a visitor the campus and walk off some of the hot dogs).

Celebration (May 21) It was a health fair day at UCR. I found out that my blood pressure was great and my hand strength was above normal. So I celebrated by going to the food cart next to ...

2009-06-21T21:15:43Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Celebration (May 21) It was a health fair day at UCR. I found out that my blood pressure was great and my hand strength was above normal. So I celebrated by going to the food cart next to ...

Hangin' out (May 20) Here are the other two phoebe fledglings. From here all three have taken to hanging out on Jim's bike. He is not amused at all.

2008-12-18T21:26:36Z

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Hangin' out (May 20) Here are the other two phoebe fledglings. From here all three have taken to hanging out on Jim's bike. He is not amused at all.

Happy camper (May 19) Project car, but with a cheerful countenance.

2008-12-18T23:34:30Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Happy camper (May 19) Project car, but with a cheerful countenance.

Curious (May 18) The baby ground squirrels have been out lately and very, very curious as to what Gus might be. They're very adventurous right now. I saw them playing with a young bunny l ...

2008-12-19T03:26:42Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Curious (May 18) The baby ground squirrels have been out lately and very, very curious as to what Gus might be. They're very adventurous right now. I saw them playing with a young bunny l ...

Sweet ride (May 17) I'm still processing the photos from the Show and Go. At this rate I'll probably be done by next year's event. I came across this one today, and it reminded me what th ...

2008-12-19T05:27:00Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Sweet ride (May 17) I'm still processing the photos from the Show and Go. At this rate I'll probably be done by next year's event. I came across this one today, and it reminded me what th ...

Streaking (May 16) From last weekend, processed today.

2009-06-22T17:45:45Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Streaking (May 16) From last weekend, processed today.

Brand New Bird (May 14) We have some Phoebe fledglings hanging out around our yard these days. They are keeping the parents very busy feeding them.

2009-06-22T20:35:03Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Brand New Bird (May 14) We have some Phoebe fledglings hanging out around our yard these days. They are keeping the parents very busy feeding them.

Open Header Competition (May 13) Do you think it was loud?

2009-06-23T02:10:46Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Open Header Competition (May 13) Do you think it was loud?

Hollywood kiss (May 12) New friends meet at the Wienerfest last Saturday.

2008-12-19T08:26:38Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Hollywood kiss (May 12) New friends meet at the Wienerfest last Saturday.

Hot Dawg! (May 11) Winner of the best lookalike award in yesterday's Wienerfest costume contest. More about the rescue and event can be found on their website: http://www.sunnyoasisre ...

2009-06-23T05:39:24Z

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Hot Dawg! (May 11) Winner of the best lookalike award in yesterday's Wienerfest costume contest. More about the rescue and event can be found on their website: http://www.sunnyoasisre ...

And the winner is . . . (May 10) . . . Daisy Mae, by at least 10 lengths. It was the annual Wienerfest, with dachshund races and a car show. The whole event is for a local dachshund resc ...

2008-12-19T11:38:50Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
And the winner is . . . (May 10) . . . Daisy Mae, by at least 10 lengths. It was the annual Wienerfest, with dachshund races and a car show. The whole event is for a local dachshund resc ...

Hillside Memorial (May 9) A sad occasion, yet wonderful to see people my family hadn't seen in years and to hear stories about my great aunt that we all shared.

2009-06-23T08:10:36Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Hillside Memorial (May 9) A sad occasion, yet wonderful to see people my family hadn't seen in years and to hear stories about my great aunt that we all shared.

The start of making a long story short (May 8) My great aunt passed away this week. She was an amazing person who lived her life as an adventure with humor, vigor, and intelligence. One o ...

2009-06-23T07:59:28Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
The start of making a long story short (May 8) My great aunt passed away this week. She was an amazing person who lived her life as an adventure with humor, vigor, and intelligence. One o ...

And there was dancing in the streets (May 7) Another one from the Show and Go, processed today. Nothing for yesterday and posting will be spotty for the next few days. I haven't been able ...

2008-12-19T13:21:55Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
And there was dancing in the streets (May 7) Another one from the Show and Go, processed today. Nothing for yesterday and posting will be spotty for the next few days. I haven't been able ...

Traffic control (May 5) Three people and nobody's paying attention to the other. I got a kick out of watching some of the traffic control at the Show and Go. To be quite fair, the really ...

2008-12-19T14:09:53Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Traffic control (May 5) Three people and nobody's paying attention to the other. I got a kick out of watching some of the traffic control at the Show and Go. To be quite fair, the really ...

Grand Marshal Kenny Asche heats it up on route (May 4) The requisite flame shot for the weekend. After taking a bizillion shots of Kenny and the Camaro over the last three years, I can fi ...

2008-12-27T08:56:58Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Grand Marshal Kenny Asche heats it up on route (May 4) The requisite flame shot for the weekend. After taking a bizillion shots of Kenny and the Camaro over the last three years, I can fi ...

Hey, that's my truck! (May 3) And she fit right in among the others at the Riverside Show and Go. I'm too tired to process today's shots right now. Here are a few of the flames from today ...

2008-12-27T20:42:50Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Hey, that's my truck! (May 3) And she fit right in among the others at the Riverside Show and Go. I'm too tired to process today's shots right now. Here are a few of the flames from today ...

Ships that pass in the night (May 2) The 2008 Riverside Show and Go started tonight and the local downtown regulars were starting to scope out the action. The dog was unimpressed. Som ...

2008-12-28T06:13:45Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Ships that pass in the night (May 2) The 2008 Riverside Show and Go started tonight and the local downtown regulars were starting to scope out the action. The dog was unimpressed. Som ...

What is that? (May 1) Black crowned night heron in flight at the San Jacinto Wildlife Refuge. A friend and I kept seeing three of these birds flying and could not figure out what category ...

2008-12-28T15:56:28Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
What is that? (May 1) Black crowned night heron in flight at the San Jacinto Wildlife Refuge. A friend and I kept seeing three of these birds flying and could not figure out what category ...

Whoa Nellie (April 30) We took the truck down to Fairmount Park to check whether the brakes worked after Jim had worked on them. They did! Does that look like a happy camper in the cab? I ...

2008-12-29T00:49:41Z

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Whoa Nellie (April 30) We took the truck down to Fairmount Park to check whether the brakes worked after Jim had worked on them. They did! Does that look like a happy camper in the cab? I ...

Grand Marshal (April 29) The Grand Marshal of the upcoming Show and Go reads about himself. The programs came out today, and that's one of my photos in it showing Kenny's car lighting up. ...

2008-12-29T14:21:27Z

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Grand Marshal (April 29) The Grand Marshal of the upcoming Show and Go reads about himself. The programs came out today, and that's one of my photos in it showing Kenny's car lighting up. ...

More annoyed wildlife (April 28) Oh, all right, I'll put the bird book down and let you seek your own identity. This red winged blackbird was upset that all the birders were looking for t ...

2008-12-30T02:47:27Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
More annoyed wildlife (April 28) Oh, all right, I'll put the bird book down and let you seek your own identity. This red winged blackbird was upset that all the birders were looking for t ...

"Hey, guys, wait up!" (April 27) A lighter themed shot from yesterday, also from the San Jacinto Wildlife Refuge. The coots are not so very tame there, and who knew they could walk on wat ...

2008-12-30T19:20:57Z

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"Hey, guys, wait up!" (April 27) A lighter themed shot from yesterday, also from the San Jacinto Wildlife Refuge. The coots are not so very tame there, and who knew they could walk on wat ...

The four ibises of the apocalypse? (April 26) I think these are White-Faced Ibises, but they looked a little ominous to me. I went to the San Jacinto Wildlife Refuge, and it was a little ...

2008-12-31T14:07:31Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
The four ibises of the apocalypse? (April 26) I think these are White-Faced Ibises, but they looked a little ominous to me. I went to the San Jacinto Wildlife Refuge, and it was a little ...

America's Next Top Squirrel (April 25) Definitely a squirrel that wanted to pose. He also proved that Gus is a very specific hound -- lizards and possums, but he has no issue with squirre ...

2008-12-31T22:10:46Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
America's Next Top Squirrel (April 25) Definitely a squirrel that wanted to pose. He also proved that Gus is a very specific hound -- lizards and possums, but he has no issue with squirre ...

Sunglasses required (April 24) Did you know that all the University of California campuses have a bell tower? This one at UC Riverside is probably intended to inspire, but it really just ...

2009-01-01T07:22:31Z

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Sunglasses required (April 24) Did you know that all the University of California campuses have a bell tower? This one at UC Riverside is probably intended to inspire, but it really just ...

Did someone call? (April 23) This is my busiest time at work -- I've got zip for today, so this is from a few days ago. These acorn woodpeckers are a hoot to watch. They are very social a ...

2009-01-01T15:37:31Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Did someone call? (April 23) This is my busiest time at work -- I've got zip for today, so this is from a few days ago. These acorn woodpeckers are a hoot to watch. They are very social a ...

Hiphop or Hamitup? (April 22) It was freestyle Tuesday on the quad, and these guys were having some fun. And what young man can resist a camera?

2009-01-02T01:56:18Z

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Hiphop or Hamitup? (April 22) It was freestyle Tuesday on the quad, and these guys were having some fun. And what young man can resist a camera?

Sitting pretty (April 21) I found the most wonderful little meadow on campus today where I could practice with the in-camera meter and manual settings. I started with sunny 8 on this and ...

2009-01-02T11:12:02Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Sitting pretty (April 21) I found the most wonderful little meadow on campus today where I could practice with the in-camera meter and manual settings. I started with sunny 8 on this and ...

A rock with a view (April 20) Keeping Gus tired is keeping me busy. I did take a shot of a lizard, but it was almost identical to the April 18 one, just with a different camera. So here's ...

2009-01-02T22:50:06Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
A rock with a view (April 20) Keeping Gus tired is keeping me busy. I did take a shot of a lizard, but it was almost identical to the April 18 one, just with a different camera. So here's ...

A tired Gus is a good Gus (April 19) And he has been good. Part of keeping the dogs together but separate on the weekends is getting all excess energy out of Gus. We went up Mt. Rubidoux ...

2009-01-03T10:18:00Z

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A tired Gus is a good Gus (April 19) And he has been good. Part of keeping the dogs together but separate on the weekends is getting all excess energy out of Gus. We went up Mt. Rubidoux ...

Bring it on (April 18) This may be the Jack Palance of lizards.

2009-01-03T19:04:33Z

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Bring it on (April 18) This may be the Jack Palance of lizards.

A good book is hard to put down (April 17) This is for my sister Toni, the librarian (and library director!), in honor of the article she just sent me about our grandmother, the writer. I ...

2009-01-04T01:35:01Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
A good book is hard to put down (April 17) This is for my sister Toni, the librarian (and library director!), in honor of the article she just sent me about our grandmother, the writer. I ...

Big toys (April 16) The city was taking out a tree next door, and my 7 year old neighbor was fascinated by the equipment.

2009-01-04T11:16:26Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Big toys (April 16) The city was taking out a tree next door, and my 7 year old neighbor was fascinated by the equipment.

Ode to Spring (April 15) Either this house wren was very excited about his tree or he wanted to let you know that taxes were due today.

2009-01-04T19:51:53Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Ode to Spring (April 15) Either this house wren was very excited about his tree or he wanted to let you know that taxes were due today.

Great-tailed Grackle (April 14) That's it. 'Nuff said.

2009-01-05T04:17:17Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Great-tailed Grackle (April 14) That's it. 'Nuff said.

Sad Sack (April 13) Gus is home. Sad expression aside, he is delighted. After several weekends of him struggling with kennels and being increasingly agitated about it, we decided it would ...

2009-01-05T15:08:51Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Sad Sack (April 13) Gus is home. Sad expression aside, he is delighted. After several weekends of him struggling with kennels and being increasingly agitated about it, we decided it would ...

Positive ID (April 12) You might think this is a hurryupen duck, but because I now have a great bird book, I can say with confidence that: 1) this is a cinnamon teal; 2) this is part of i ...

2009-01-06T01:55:51Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Positive ID (April 12) You might think this is a hurryupen duck, but because I now have a great bird book, I can say with confidence that: 1) this is a cinnamon teal; 2) this is part of i ...

The Tree Whisperer (April 11) We had our neighbor's oak tree trimmed today -- the half that is over our yard. It looks happy and healthy and quite shapely now. Our local arborist here alw ...

2009-01-06T09:05:37Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
The Tree Whisperer (April 11) We had our neighbor's oak tree trimmed today -- the half that is over our yard. It looks happy and healthy and quite shapely now. Our local arborist here alw ...

Breakfast to go (April 10) The bird's a mockingbird, but I don't know what kind of moth. Please don't send me a moth book though. After all, it's just a moth ball now. ;-)

2009-01-06T17:37:04Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Breakfast to go (April 10) The bird's a mockingbird, but I don't know what kind of moth. Please don't send me a moth book though. After all, it's just a moth ball now. ;-)

Tell it to me (April 9) I'm not a fan of rap or hiphop, but I had to love the close interaction of this group with the students on campus. It was a bit like an old time revival. What is i ...

2009-01-06T23:52:13Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Tell it to me (April 9) I'm not a fan of rap or hiphop, but I had to love the close interaction of this group with the students on campus. It was a bit like an old time revival. What is i ...

Catch me if you can (April 8) Another fun shot from Sunday, processed today. This is on the backside of Mount Rubidoux.

2009-01-07T07:52:57Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Catch me if you can (April 8) Another fun shot from Sunday, processed today. This is on the backside of Mount Rubidoux.

American Avocet (April 7) This was taken last week at the Hidden Valley Reserve in Norco. I'm posting it today to thank Mary and Toni for the bird book and to show them that I'm actually ...

2009-01-07T13:03:02Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
American Avocet (April 7) This was taken last week at the Hidden Valley Reserve in Norco. I'm posting it today to thank Mary and Toni for the bird book and to show them that I'm actually ...

A Sunday game of chicken (April 6) I found lots of things to shoot today, but this was the one that made me smile.

2009-01-07T18:43:46Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
A Sunday game of chicken (April 6) I found lots of things to shoot today, but this was the one that made me smile.

Ready for a close-up (April 5) No shooting today; this is from yesterday at the UCR Botanic Garden. I was hoping the bobcat would show up again, but instead this gnatcatcher or wren or li ...

2009-01-08T00:26:32Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Ready for a close-up (April 5) No shooting today; this is from yesterday at the UCR Botanic Garden. I was hoping the bobcat would show up again, but instead this gnatcatcher or wren or li ...

Gus 3; Us 1 (April 4, 2008) Gus escaped twice under the former chainlink fence in the back. This is the new concrete wall, which also has a steel gate. We finally got rid of all the debri ...

2009-05-24T15:47:18Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Gus 3; Us 1 (April 4, 2008) Gus escaped twice under the former chainlink fence in the back. This is the new concrete wall, which also has a steel gate. We finally got rid of all the debri ...

Lowrider (April 3) Taken with the old trooper, the first dreb model. This raven was just cruising the drafts on Mt. Rubidoux.

2009-01-08T10:03:52Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Lowrider (April 3) Taken with the old trooper, the first dreb model. This raven was just cruising the drafts on Mt. Rubidoux.

Spring has Sprung (April 2) Part of the Spiky Series.

2009-01-08T13:17:05Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Spring has Sprung (April 2) Part of the Spiky Series.

hubba, hubba (April 1) In the spring, a young moth's attention turns to, well, other moths.

2009-01-08T16:53:08Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
hubba, hubba (April 1) In the spring, a young moth's attention turns to, well, other moths.

Lowrider wedding (March 31) That lowrider in the front is a woody too.

2009-01-08T20:34:01Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Lowrider wedding (March 31) That lowrider in the front is a woody too.

it's a bird, it's a plane, no, it's a Kawasaki! (March 30) There's a small motocross facility near my house. The only problem is that it is hard to find a place with a clear shot of the j ...

2009-01-09T00:55:13Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
it's a bird, it's a plane, no, it's a Kawasaki! (March 30) There's a small motocross facility near my house. The only problem is that it is hard to find a place with a clear shot of the j ...

C'mon, Morty, get over here and get your picture taken! (March 29) I can't take credit for the caption. The friend with whom I was walking thought of it while the finches were lining up o ...

2009-01-09T08:40:14Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
C'mon, Morty, get over here and get your picture taken! (March 29) I can't take credit for the caption. The friend with whom I was walking thought of it while the finches were lining up o ...

I took a shower today, honest (March 28) In truth, I was hoping rather hopelessly that I would get close enough to get a shot of one of these guys. When a friend and I gave up trying to g ...

2009-01-09T12:24:14Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
I took a shower today, honest (March 28) In truth, I was hoping rather hopelessly that I would get close enough to get a shot of one of these guys. When a friend and I gave up trying to g ...

A papal imposter (March 27) Doesn't it look like he's wearing the Pope's hat? These acorn woodpeckers are a raucous group. It's rare for me to see one sitting in a branch just chilling ou ...

2009-01-09T15:26:09Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
A papal imposter (March 27) Doesn't it look like he's wearing the Pope's hat? These acorn woodpeckers are a raucous group. It's rare for me to see one sitting in a branch just chilling ou ...

Card stiff or stiff cards? (March 26) Desparation shot and definitely stiff cards. Maybe tomorrow I'll try to get a shot of what happened when Jim tried to bend them the other way. It was ...

2009-01-09T18:07:36Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Card stiff or stiff cards? (March 26) Desparation shot and definitely stiff cards. Maybe tomorrow I'll try to get a shot of what happened when Jim tried to bend them the other way. It was ...

Everybody's got an opinion (March 25) This Coopers Hawk had a lot to say.

2009-01-09T21:24:55Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Everybody's got an opinion (March 25) This Coopers Hawk had a lot to say.

Riverside, CA, circa 2008 or 1908? (March 24) It's hard to imagine that this is smack dab in the middle of one of the most populated and fast growing areas of California and the United St ...

2009-01-10T00:47:58Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Riverside, CA, circa 2008 or 1908? (March 24) It's hard to imagine that this is smack dab in the middle of one of the most populated and fast growing areas of California and the United St ...

Silly filly (March 23) There's a small horse pasture across from where I turn to the Rancho Jurupa Park back entrance, and there were five youngsters out raising trouble. This filly caugh ...

2009-01-10T06:39:25Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Silly filly (March 23) There's a small horse pasture across from where I turn to the Rancho Jurupa Park back entrance, and there were five youngsters out raising trouble. This filly caugh ...

Something spiky for Easter (March 22) Yucca: One of my favorite plants at the Botanic Gardens.

2009-01-10T10:24:18Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Something spiky for Easter (March 22) Yucca: One of my favorite plants at the Botanic Gardens.

It's turtles all the way down or He's not heavy, he's my brother or . . . Turtle conga line or . . . "and in traffic news today...there's a 3 turtle pile-up on the main log route so ...

2009-01-10T14:16:35Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
It's turtles all the way down or He's not heavy, he's my brother or . . . Turtle conga line or . . . "and in traffic news today...there's a 3 turtle pile-up on the main log route so ...