Daily Photos 2009

Driveby shooting (Dec. 29, 2009) I did take some photos today, but I can't let December get away without the annual driveby t-rex shot from Banning Pass.

2009-12-29T13:21:41Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Driveby shooting (Dec. 29, 2009) I did take some photos today, but I can't let December get away without the annual driveby t-rex shot from Banning Pass.

BFE (Dec. 28, 2009) A shot from the trip back. I carried my camera with me today but didn't take any photos. This is what Jim fondly, well, sort of, calls this area. Not PC perhaps, but n ...

2009-12-28T14:03:46Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
BFE (Dec. 28, 2009) A shot from the trip back. I carried my camera with me today but didn't take any photos. This is what Jim fondly, well, sort of, calls this area. Not PC perhaps, but n ...

Follow the leader (Dec. 27, 2009) Gracey learned about the joys of morning walks and being off leash from Bente, whom you can just make out in the background. About 100 yards from here, s ...

2009-12-27T14:06:46Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Follow the leader (Dec. 27, 2009) Gracey learned about the joys of morning walks and being off leash from Bente, whom you can just make out in the background. About 100 yards from here, s ...

One foot in front of the other (Dec. 26, 2009) My parents' dog, Bente, is more than 15 years old now and undertakes her morning walk with great determination.

2009-12-27T13:28:20Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
One foot in front of the other (Dec. 26, 2009) My parents' dog, Bente, is more than 15 years old now and undertakes her morning walk with great determination.

Acme Camouflage (Dec. 25, 2009) Just a roadrunner seen during a Christmas Day walk.

2009-12-26T11:04:33Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Acme Camouflage (Dec. 25, 2009) Just a roadrunner seen during a Christmas Day walk.

Arizona Outback (Dec. 24, 2009) Luckily we gassed up in Quartzite, because everything here off the interstate was closed.

2009-12-26T11:03:45Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Arizona Outback (Dec. 24, 2009) Luckily we gassed up in Quartzite, because everything here off the interstate was closed.

Cargo (Dec. 23, 2009) These oranges, Gracey and we are headed to Arizona tomorrow. I'm showing the oranges here so that the family knows they are on their way. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanu ...

2009-12-23T14:29:18Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Cargo (Dec. 23, 2009) These oranges, Gracey and we are headed to Arizona tomorrow. I'm showing the oranges here so that the family knows they are on their way. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanu ...

Settle down (Dec. 22, 2009) Gracey had a tough day of holding the couch down. It's a hard job, but someone has to do it. Everyone keeps telling us that cattle dogs need a job, and I guess ...

2009-12-22T13:25:52Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Settle down (Dec. 22, 2009) Gracey had a tough day of holding the couch down. It's a hard job, but someone has to do it. Everyone keeps telling us that cattle dogs need a job, and I guess ...

Urban Wildlife (Dec. 21, 2009) Just part of the urban underground around here.

2009-12-21T14:50:45Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Urban Wildlife (Dec. 21, 2009) Just part of the urban underground around here.

Fall in Winter (Dec. 20, 2009) We do have seasons here, just not at the same time as everyone else. This is the Santa Ana riverbottom, the river that Riverside is by the side of. Taken wi ...

2009-12-20T14:38:50Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Fall in Winter (Dec. 20, 2009) We do have seasons here, just not at the same time as everyone else. This is the Santa Ana riverbottom, the river that Riverside is by the side of. Taken wi ...

Loving the dog door (Dec. 19, 2009) Gracey demonstrates how the great dane door works. For a sense of scale, Gypsy's door is right next to it and she barely fits through at 9 pounds.

2009-12-19T12:11:32Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Loving the dog door (Dec. 19, 2009) Gracey demonstrates how the great dane door works. For a sense of scale, Gypsy's door is right next to it and she barely fits through at 9 pounds.

Where's that dang dog? (Dec. 18, 2009) Gypsy is still quite cautious about Gracey. They're fine on the whole, but still need some supervision when outside together.

2009-12-18T14:54:01Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Where's that dang dog? (Dec. 18, 2009) Gypsy is still quite cautious about Gracey. They're fine on the whole, but still need some supervision when outside together.

Live painting (Dec. 17, 2009) This is out of my little G9 on automatic sports setting. It came out a little like a painting -- no filter, just a little sharpening and curves. Taken at Fai ...

2009-12-17T13:56:29Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Live painting (Dec. 17, 2009) This is out of my little G9 on automatic sports setting. It came out a little like a painting -- no filter, just a little sharpening and curves. Taken at Fai ...

Dogtired (Dec. 16, 2009) Gracey demonstrates the meaning of putting one's dogs up and giving them a rest. In truth, her paws are probably pretty tired. She had a long day at work being ou ...

2009-12-16T14:56:10Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Dogtired (Dec. 16, 2009) Gracey demonstrates the meaning of putting one's dogs up and giving them a rest. In truth, her paws are probably pretty tired. She had a long day at work being ou ...

Get your ducks in a row (Dec. 15, 2009) Are these canvasbacks?

2009-12-15T14:06:13Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Get your ducks in a row (Dec. 15, 2009) Are these canvasbacks?

Gracey hears a Who (Dec. 14, 2009) Gracey explored the backyard today and found it satisfactory.

2009-12-14T14:03:57Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Gracey hears a Who (Dec. 14, 2009) Gracey explored the backyard today and found it satisfactory.

Downbeat (Dec. 13, 2009) No photo of Gracey today, but she's doing great. Thanks for all the well wishes. No photos at all today. This is from last Tuesday, when I went out to annoy birds ...

2009-12-13T14:34:12Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Downbeat (Dec. 13, 2009) No photo of Gracey today, but she's doing great. Thanks for all the well wishes. No photos at all today. This is from last Tuesday, when I went out to annoy birds ...

Evening #2 (Dec. 12, 2009) Gracey leaves the dog bed long enough for a bit of a snuggle.

2009-12-12T13:27:44Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Evening #2 (Dec. 12, 2009) Gracey leaves the dog bed long enough for a bit of a snuggle.

Meet Gracey (Dec. 11, 2009) We brought Gracey home from the Riverside Humane Society a few hours ago. So far, she's a little bewildered, but has been exceedingly good. She uses the dog do ...

2009-12-11T14:00:35Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Meet Gracey (Dec. 11, 2009) We brought Gracey home from the Riverside Humane Society a few hours ago. So far, she's a little bewildered, but has been exceedingly good. She uses the dog do ...

Pick me, pick me! (Dec. 10, 2009) This little rock wren really wanted its photo taken.

2009-12-10T12:52:42Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Pick me, pick me! (Dec. 10, 2009) This little rock wren really wanted its photo taken.

Don't trust ya' as far as I can throw ya' (Dec. 9, 2009) Another night of testing and another student did well. This is a throw off of a wrist/arm lock technique. Don't be fooled by the b ...

2009-12-09T15:18:20Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Don't trust ya' as far as I can throw ya' (Dec. 9, 2009) Another night of testing and another student did well. This is a throw off of a wrist/arm lock technique. Don't be fooled by the b ...

Twofer (Dec. 8, 2009) I went to shoot one heron and got a second one for free: Great Blue Heron and Black Capped Night-Heron at Rancho Jurupa Park.

2009-12-09T15:20:39Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Twofer (Dec. 8, 2009) I went to shoot one heron and got a second one for free: Great Blue Heron and Black Capped Night-Heron at Rancho Jurupa Park.

Outgoing (Dec.7, 2009) Part two of the annoyed local wildlife sequence. The RTH is outgoing, but not in the friendly sense of the word.

2009-12-09T15:20:48Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Outgoing (Dec.7, 2009) Part two of the annoyed local wildlife sequence. The RTH is outgoing, but not in the friendly sense of the word.

Local annoyed wildlife (Dec. 6, 2009) This Red Tail Hawk was none too happy when I came down the path to take its portrait.

2009-12-06T14:17:11Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Local annoyed wildlife (Dec. 6, 2009) This Red Tail Hawk was none too happy when I came down the path to take its portrait.

Best Friends Forever (bffs) (Dec. 5, 2009) I was out running errands and stopped by Riverside Rancheros, hoping to get a daily shot, and was lucky to see these two having a little tete-a- ...

2009-12-05T12:14:14Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Best Friends Forever (bffs) (Dec. 5, 2009) I was out running errands and stopped by Riverside Rancheros, hoping to get a daily shot, and was lucky to see these two having a little tete-a- ...

A little light reading (Dec. 4, 2009) Just one of the stacks of final reports that I ignored today.

2009-12-04T14:41:58Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
A little light reading (Dec. 4, 2009) Just one of the stacks of final reports that I ignored today.

Hey, stop teasin' the cat! (Dec. 3, 2009) We got a bird bath last weekend and it's already a big hit, both for the water and the view.

2009-12-03T13:32:16Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Hey, stop teasin' the cat! (Dec. 3, 2009) We got a bird bath last weekend and it's already a big hit, both for the water and the view.

Bokken take-away (Dec. 2, 2009) We had a 4th kyu test today in Aikido. Two students tested and passed -- and did very well. This is a technique to take a weapon away. In this case, it's a ...

2009-12-02T14:07:55Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Bokken take-away (Dec. 2, 2009) We had a 4th kyu test today in Aikido. Two students tested and passed -- and did very well. This is a technique to take a weapon away. In this case, it's a ...

Allies, and still a little cranky (Dec. 1, 2009) This will be the last of the Gypsy Rose shots for a little while. I think I've used up my quota of goodwill in the house.

2009-12-01T14:18:47Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Allies, and still a little cranky (Dec. 1, 2009) This will be the last of the Gypsy Rose shots for a little while. I think I've used up my quota of goodwill in the house.

Annoyed, about to go nuclear (Nov. 30, 2009) No photos during the day, so I focused on Gypsy again to practice with the flash (using Jim as the prop man). The result was a very annoyed ca ...

2009-11-30T14:19:28Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Annoyed, about to go nuclear (Nov. 30, 2009) No photos during the day, so I focused on Gypsy again to practice with the flash (using Jim as the prop man). The result was a very annoyed ca ...

Lone sentry (Nov. 29, 2009) Against a hazy sky.

2009-11-29T13:15:29Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Lone sentry (Nov. 29, 2009) Against a hazy sky.

Galloping down memory lane (Nov. 28, 2009) I found this old photo of my first horse and me and thought I better scan it before it fades away. If this looks like I was in control, I wasn't ...

2009-11-28T13:29:35Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Galloping down memory lane (Nov. 28, 2009) I found this old photo of my first horse and me and thought I better scan it before it fades away. If this looks like I was in control, I wasn't ...

Feeling a little prickly today (Nov. 27, 2009) The warm weather has confused the cacti around here.

2009-11-27T14:06:40Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Feeling a little prickly today (Nov. 27, 2009) The warm weather has confused the cacti around here.

You can see the wheels turning . . . . (Nov. 26, 2009) It's Thanksgiving and we're giving thanks that Gypsy's back up to her old tricks.

2009-11-26T14:01:54Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
You can see the wheels turning . . . . (Nov. 26, 2009) It's Thanksgiving and we're giving thanks that Gypsy's back up to her old tricks.

Seed bank (Nov. 25, 2009) Agave inflorescence about to pop. These are the stalks and buds of a century plant - they look like they come from another planet.

2009-11-25T15:42:54Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Seed bank (Nov. 25, 2009) Agave inflorescence about to pop. These are the stalks and buds of a century plant - they look like they come from another planet.

America's Horse (Nov. 24, 2009) Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard, mounted on mustangs. As composed as this horse looks here, this was about it for good behavior for the night. The audienc ...

2009-11-24T15:30:59Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
America's Horse (Nov. 24, 2009) Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard, mounted on mustangs. As composed as this horse looks here, this was about it for good behavior for the night. The audienc ...

Sheer Joy (Nov. 23, 2009) Queen of the Challenged Children's Rodeo last weekend.

2009-11-23T15:56:11Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Sheer Joy (Nov. 23, 2009) Queen of the Challenged Children's Rodeo last weekend.

In limbo (Nov. 22, 2009) Barrel racer inbetween barrels, just between speeding up and slowing down.

2009-11-22T14:53:54Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
In limbo (Nov. 22, 2009) Barrel racer inbetween barrels, just between speeding up and slowing down.

You scratch my back, and I'll scratch yours. (Nov. 21, 2009) Bffs at the PRCA Circuit Finals.

2009-11-21T16:09:27Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
You scratch my back, and I'll scratch yours. (Nov. 21, 2009) Bffs at the PRCA Circuit Finals.

A lot to handle (Nov. 20, 2009) The PRCA Circuit Finals at Norco started today.

2009-11-20T16:24:31Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
A lot to handle (Nov. 20, 2009) The PRCA Circuit Finals at Norco started today.

Working Cat (Nov. 19, 2009) Gypsy Rose does a good job of keeping Jim weighted down so he doesn't float away. Just playing around with the flash here, much to Gypsy's and Jim's annoyance ...

2009-11-19T12:57:48Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Working Cat (Nov. 19, 2009) Gypsy Rose does a good job of keeping Jim weighted down so he doesn't float away. Just playing around with the flash here, much to Gypsy's and Jim's annoyance ...

Gotchya! (November 18, 2009) This is what I resort to when I don't have a daily shot: bugging the cat. Gypsy's favorite new toy is the torn tie off a karate gi top --- that and the plasti ...

2009-11-18T14:19:03Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Gotchya! (November 18, 2009) This is what I resort to when I don't have a daily shot: bugging the cat. Gypsy's favorite new toy is the torn tie off a karate gi top --- that and the plasti ...

Something spikey this way comes (Nov. 17, 2009) Reminded me of a table saw.

2009-11-17T14:01:51Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Something spikey this way comes (Nov. 17, 2009) Reminded me of a table saw.

Just another flower (November 16, 2009) So birds do grow on trees after all.

2009-11-16T14:50:32Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Just another flower (November 16, 2009) So birds do grow on trees after all.

Keep on moving, buddy (Nov. 15, 2009) Okay, so it was a slow, quiet day, but I'm still alive and kicking. ;-)

2009-11-15T13:25:24Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Keep on moving, buddy (Nov. 15, 2009) Okay, so it was a slow, quiet day, but I'm still alive and kicking. ;-)

All Aboard! (November 14, 2009) Harvest Fair, San Bernardino.

2009-11-14T13:03:05Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
All Aboard! (November 14, 2009) Harvest Fair, San Bernardino.

Last holdout (Nov. 13, 2009) I went exploring the other day to find some of my old riding/walking trails. This was all that was left among the development. For my family -- this is the ol ...

2009-11-13T15:14:24Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Last holdout (Nov. 13, 2009) I went exploring the other day to find some of my old riding/walking trails. This was all that was left among the development. For my family -- this is the ol ...

Rock Wren (November 12, 2009) This wren was not bashful at all, but wanted to show off a bit.

2009-11-12T15:15:11Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Rock Wren (November 12, 2009) This wren was not bashful at all, but wanted to show off a bit.

Cautiously curious (November 11, 2009) I went for a walk and found this kestrel checking me out.

2009-11-12T14:41:46Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Cautiously curious (November 11, 2009) I went for a walk and found this kestrel checking me out.

And down the stretch she comes! (Nov. 10, 2009) Gypsy's recovering well from her thyroid treatment. Here she races her shadow back to the house.

2009-11-12T14:49:02Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
And down the stretch she comes! (Nov. 10, 2009) Gypsy's recovering well from her thyroid treatment. Here she races her shadow back to the house.

Peace Bridge (November 9, 2009) Mount Rubidoux on a hazy morning.

2009-11-12T14:51:05Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Peace Bridge (November 9, 2009) Mount Rubidoux on a hazy morning.

Halloween hangover (Nov. 8, 2009) Poor Jack -- too much candy.

2009-11-12T15:15:11Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Halloween hangover (Nov. 8, 2009) Poor Jack -- too much candy.

Flyby (Nov. 7, 2009) I completely forgot it was the Flabob Airport Veteran's Day airshow, until this flew by while I was walking up Mount Rubidoux. Later the Stealth Bomber flew over the ...

2009-11-12T14:51:09Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Flyby (Nov. 7, 2009) I completely forgot it was the Flabob Airport Veteran's Day airshow, until this flew by while I was walking up Mount Rubidoux. Later the Stealth Bomber flew over the ...

Fall color (November 6, 2009) Here in the Inland Empire, sometimes our fall colors fall up instead of down.

2009-11-12T15:15:11Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Fall color (November 6, 2009) Here in the Inland Empire, sometimes our fall colors fall up instead of down.

Brazen (Nov. 5, 2009) The finches have taken over the garden.

2009-11-12T15:15:11Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Brazen (Nov. 5, 2009) The finches have taken over the garden.

Open hands, open mind, open heart (Nov. 4, 2009) More practice with the flash. I'm getting just a little closer to what I want, and I rather liked the watching shadow on this one. The col ...

2009-11-12T15:15:11Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Open hands, open mind, open heart (Nov. 4, 2009) More practice with the flash. I'm getting just a little closer to what I want, and I rather liked the watching shadow on this one. The col ...

Forbearance (Nov. 3, 2009) Some of the horses thought the flagwaving was unnecessary.

2009-11-12T14:49:46Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Forbearance (Nov. 3, 2009) Some of the horses thought the flagwaving was unnecessary.

To eat or not to eat? (Nov. 2, 2009) The bubble machine was another distraction at the playday, and elicited more curiousity than panic.

2009-11-12T15:15:11Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
To eat or not to eat? (Nov. 2, 2009) The bubble machine was another distraction at the playday, and elicited more curiousity than panic.

What on earth are you? (Nov. 1, 2009) The extreme cowboy racers had a "Bring Your Own Obstacle" practice day today. Somebody brought a baby dragon as an obstacle, and it did freak out man ...

2009-11-12T15:15:11Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
What on earth are you? (Nov. 1, 2009) The extreme cowboy racers had a "Bring Your Own Obstacle" practice day today. Somebody brought a baby dragon as an obstacle, and it did freak out man ...

Ol' Jack (Oct. 31, 2009) It was my turn to carve the pumpkin this year, so I went for the classic jackolantern.

2009-11-12T15:15:11Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Ol' Jack (Oct. 31, 2009) It was my turn to carve the pumpkin this year, so I went for the classic jackolantern.

Look but don't touch (Oct. 30, 2009) I haven't done a spikey shot for a while, and this cactus looked so cheerful.

2009-11-12T15:15:11Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Look but don't touch (Oct. 30, 2009) I haven't done a spikey shot for a while, and this cactus looked so cheerful.

Mimic (Oct. 29, 2009) Red-shafted flicker, female, and male house finch striking a pose.

2009-11-12T15:15:11Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Mimic (Oct. 29, 2009) Red-shafted flicker, female, and male house finch striking a pose.

High fall (October 28, 2009) I'm practicing with a new flash. I still need to work on the settings, but this is a definite improvement from yesterday's attempts. Thanks, Gene. Now I just ...

2009-10-28T16:12:36Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
High fall (October 28, 2009) I'm practicing with a new flash. I still need to work on the settings, but this is a definite improvement from yesterday's attempts. Thanks, Gene. Now I just ...

Red-shouldered Hawk? (October 27, 2009) Taken at the UCR Botanic Gardens. I've seen hawks with these markings just this year. They are about the same size as the Cooper's Hawks, maybe a b ...

2009-10-27T14:06:17Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Red-shouldered Hawk? (October 27, 2009) Taken at the UCR Botanic Gardens. I've seen hawks with these markings just this year. They are about the same size as the Cooper's Hawks, maybe a b ...

Home stretch (Oct. 26, 2009) Free ride section. I just liked the feel of this shot.

2009-10-26T15:34:25Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Home stretch (Oct. 26, 2009) Free ride section. I just liked the feel of this shot.

Vaquero Days Vaqueros (Oct. 25, 2009) In truth, these are team ropers watching the team roping.

2009-10-25T15:41:51Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Vaquero Days Vaqueros (Oct. 25, 2009) In truth, these are team ropers watching the team roping.

Boy Scout at heart (Oct. 24, 2009) Jim build a fire pit right by our patio yesterday, and we agree that he loves it and I don't. The house smells like smoke and the smoke detector went of ...

2009-10-25T02:40:40Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Boy Scout at heart (Oct. 24, 2009) Jim build a fire pit right by our patio yesterday, and we agree that he loves it and I don't. The house smells like smoke and the smoke detector went of ...

Surf's up (Oct. 24, 2009) Thanks for all the comments on yesterday's post. I will be AWOL from the dp community for a little while until I get all the Extreme Cowboy Race shots up. This s ...

2009-10-24T01:23:32Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Surf's up (Oct. 24, 2009) Thanks for all the comments on yesterday's post. I will be AWOL from the dp community for a little while until I get all the Extreme Cowboy Race shots up. This s ...

Pretty Stickery (October 22, 2009) There were some distractions during the extreme cowboy race last weekend. I took this during one of the course walk throughs.

2009-10-22T16:32:39Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Pretty Stickery (October 22, 2009) There were some distractions during the extreme cowboy race last weekend. I took this during one of the course walk throughs.

With a bit of room to spare (Oct. 21, 2009) This horse was taking no chances about clearing the logs, another well-known source of trolls for horses.

2009-10-21T17:26:59Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
With a bit of room to spare (Oct. 21, 2009) This horse was taking no chances about clearing the logs, another well-known source of trolls for horses.

Cool cat (October 20, 2009) Gypsy is supposedly cooled down enough now, radioactivitywise, to go outside. So today she got her yard and life back. She wore herself out and is now crashed ...

2009-10-20T15:02:40Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Cool cat (October 20, 2009) Gypsy is supposedly cooled down enough now, radioactivitywise, to go outside. So today she got her yard and life back. She wore herself out and is now crashed ...

Absolute focus (October 19, 2009) This is the winner of the non-pro division and overall winner too. I am quoting Becky Joiner here, who filled in the background for me in the comment ...

2009-10-23T04:38:45Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Absolute focus (October 19, 2009) This is the winner of the non-pro division and overall winner too. I am quoting Becky Joiner here, who filled in the background for me in the comment ...

The Great Tarp Monster strikes again (October 18, 2009) After the event, one of the organizers schooled a horse over a tarp that had been part of one of the obstacles. Most horses think t ...

2009-10-18T16:17:56Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
The Great Tarp Monster strikes again (October 18, 2009) After the event, one of the organizers schooled a horse over a tarp that had been part of one of the obstacles. Most horses think t ...

Who is that blue horse? (Oct. 17, 2009) Not a great shot, but I include it because Larry is coming out of the cattle pen right by the banner advertising his services -- with photos I took ...

2009-10-17T13:25:31Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Who is that blue horse? (Oct. 17, 2009) Not a great shot, but I include it because Larry is coming out of the cattle pen right by the banner advertising his services -- with photos I took ...

Mateo (Oct. 16, 2009) This is the horse that one of the judges is riding. He has watched every ride and every person himself, and I'm sure he has an opinion too.

2009-10-17T13:21:45Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Mateo (Oct. 16, 2009) This is the horse that one of the judges is riding. He has watched every ride and every person himself, and I'm sure he has an opinion too.

Extreme Cowboy Rick Hoffman (Oct. 15) I'm off to shoot another one of these events for the weekend. I don't know if I'll have internet access, so I'll catch up with the community next wee ...

2009-11-12T14:50:06Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Extreme Cowboy Rick Hoffman (Oct. 15) I'm off to shoot another one of these events for the weekend. I don't know if I'll have internet access, so I'll catch up with the community next wee ...

Hey, look sharp, guys! She's takin' pictures again. (Oct. 14, 2009) Just the usual suspects at Fairmount Park.

2009-10-14T16:23:12Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Hey, look sharp, guys! She's takin' pictures again. (Oct. 14, 2009) Just the usual suspects at Fairmount Park.

Radiocat (Oct. 13, 2009) Gypsy Rose is home and radioactive. We have various precautions we are supposed to take, and she thinks they all stink.

2009-11-12T14:51:54Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Radiocat (Oct. 13, 2009) Gypsy Rose is home and radioactive. We have various precautions we are supposed to take, and she thinks they all stink.

Elk Mountain Range (October 12, 2009) An early morning shot from our visit with my folks last month. They leave tomorrow for their winter/spring home in Prescott. Toni, I'll worry tomorr ...

2009-10-12T15:24:23Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Elk Mountain Range (October 12, 2009) An early morning shot from our visit with my folks last month. They leave tomorrow for their winter/spring home in Prescott. Toni, I'll worry tomorr ...

Red Shafted Flicker, female (Oct. 11, 2009) I went on a little bird hunt today, and apart from the departing rump of a red tail hawk, this is all I found. (shot at Rancho Jurupa Park)

2009-10-11T13:53:13Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Red Shafted Flicker, female (Oct. 11, 2009) I went on a little bird hunt today, and apart from the departing rump of a red tail hawk, this is all I found. (shot at Rancho Jurupa Park)

Moonrock (Oct. 10, 2009) Some stones dream big.

2009-10-11T13:53:44Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Moonrock (Oct. 10, 2009) Some stones dream big.

Cowboy meditation (Oct. 9, 2009) Last rodeo shot for now. This is the down time before the rodeo starts. It puts the song in my head, "Sittin' by the dock of the bay, . . . ."

2009-11-12T14:50:38Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Cowboy meditation (Oct. 9, 2009) Last rodeo shot for now. This is the down time before the rodeo starts. It puts the song in my head, "Sittin' by the dock of the bay, . . . ."

Work Horse (Oct. 8, 20009) Just a horse I liked at the rodeo, so I took him home in a photo.

2009-10-08T14:36:07Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Work Horse (Oct. 8, 20009) Just a horse I liked at the rodeo, so I took him home in a photo.

Behind the scenes (Oct. 7, 2009) Don't look at the bull and rider, look right above them to the two on the stairs.

2009-10-08T03:22:12Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Behind the scenes (Oct. 7, 2009) Don't look at the bull and rider, look right above them to the two on the stairs.

Hand-Eye Coordination (Oct. 6, 2009) Unbuckling the flank strap at a gallop -- amazing skill and control.

2009-10-06T14:26:21Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Hand-Eye Coordination (Oct. 6, 2009) Unbuckling the flank strap at a gallop -- amazing skill and control.

Get well (Oct. 5, 2009) A bit of a cheesy composite, I know, but I spent a good deal of the day checking the webcam of Gypsy Rose at the specialty clinic, where she is being treated with ...

2009-10-05T15:23:22Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Get well (Oct. 5, 2009) A bit of a cheesy composite, I know, but I spent a good deal of the day checking the webcam of Gypsy Rose at the specialty clinic, where she is being treated with ...

To the Moon! (Oct. 4, 2009) Impromptu leap during the Andulusian horses performance at the San Dimas Rodeo. This was not a planned leap, but one more out of frustration on the part of the ...

2009-10-04T15:30:58Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
To the Moon! (Oct. 4, 2009) Impromptu leap during the Andulusian horses performance at the San Dimas Rodeo. This was not a planned leap, but one more out of frustration on the part of the ...

Is this my best side? (Oct. 3, 2009) San Dimas Rodeo

2009-10-03T15:39:48Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Is this my best side? (Oct. 3, 2009) San Dimas Rodeo

Different eras (Oct. 2, 2009) Route 66 Rendezvous again.

2009-10-02T15:48:11Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Different eras (Oct. 2, 2009) Route 66 Rendezvous again.

Long, low and mean (October 1, 2009) From the Route 66 Rendezvous in San Bernardino two weeks ago. Long, long day today and no time for photos.

2009-10-01T16:11:59Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Long, low and mean (October 1, 2009) From the Route 66 Rendezvous in San Bernardino two weeks ago. Long, long day today and no time for photos.

New Sheriff in Town (Sept. 30, 2009) This is the new Sheriff of San Bernardino and, by default, the SB Country Sheriff's Rodeo. His deputies were giving me a hard time about trying to get ...

2009-09-30T16:35:39Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
New Sheriff in Town (Sept. 30, 2009) This is the new Sheriff of San Bernardino and, by default, the SB Country Sheriff's Rodeo. His deputies were giving me a hard time about trying to get ...

A little higher please (Sept. 29, 2009) Not the best shot, but it is to illustrate that a certain dp community member in a green shirt, whose name I won't mention but whose initials are G ...

2009-09-29T15:26:13Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
A little higher please (Sept. 29, 2009) Not the best shot, but it is to illustrate that a certain dp community member in a green shirt, whose name I won't mention but whose initials are G ...

8 second ride (Sept. 28, 2009) This is from the backside of the bucking chutes, behind all those cowboy hats from the shot two days ago.

2009-09-29T01:13:04Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
8 second ride (Sept. 28, 2009) This is from the backside of the bucking chutes, behind all those cowboy hats from the shot two days ago.

Take your best shot (Sept. 27, 2009) I had two photo events today, and this was the first -- the PBR Dickies Invitational in Ontario, CA. The bullfighters provide the bulls with a good sh ...

2009-09-27T16:38:19Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Take your best shot (Sept. 27, 2009) I had two photo events today, and this was the first -- the PBR Dickies Invitational in Ontario, CA. The bullfighters provide the bulls with a good sh ...

1 second (Sept. 26, 2009) One second into an eight second ride . . . well, more like a four second ride and cowboy catapult. At f2.8 (not shooting with flash), only the bull's head was re ...

2009-09-26T15:24:31Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
1 second (Sept. 26, 2009) One second into an eight second ride . . . well, more like a four second ride and cowboy catapult. At f2.8 (not shooting with flash), only the bull's head was re ...

Cruisin' (Sept. 25, 2009) I've been wanting to do a series of arms-out-the-car-window for a while. We went to the Route 66 Rendezvous car show in San Bernardino last Sunday and I got a st ...

2009-11-12T14:51:07Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Cruisin' (Sept. 25, 2009) I've been wanting to do a series of arms-out-the-car-window for a while. We went to the Route 66 Rendezvous car show in San Bernardino last Sunday and I got a st ...

I feel pretty, oh so pretty, . . . (Sept. 24, 2009) Great Blue Heron preening a bit at Fairmount Park

2009-09-24T14:02:10Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
I feel pretty, oh so pretty, . . . (Sept. 24, 2009) Great Blue Heron preening a bit at Fairmount Park

And the winner is . . . . (Sept. 23, 2009) Last barrel racing shot for now. This was the winner from last Saturday. It's been a little hectic here -- I apologize for not commenting on ...

2009-09-23T15:56:02Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
And the winner is . . . . (Sept. 23, 2009) Last barrel racing shot for now. This was the winner from last Saturday. It's been a little hectic here -- I apologize for not commenting on ...

Party Animal (Sept. 22, 2009) Last weekend's competition was a luau event, and the horses dressed accordingly.

2009-09-22T15:35:26Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Party Animal (Sept. 22, 2009) Last weekend's competition was a luau event, and the horses dressed accordingly.

Separation anxiety (Sept. 21, 2009) I wonder if this is what a nightmare looks like for a horse.

2009-09-21T16:30:12Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Separation anxiety (Sept. 21, 2009) I wonder if this is what a nightmare looks like for a horse.