May 26. Cactus flower. This cactus has been around for over 30 years and faithfully blooms every year. I took this shot hand held this evening after the sun went away, but I really need to set up the tripod and do it justice.
May 1. I took this on my walk last Thursday. It was a good morning for photography - I got several keepers. Good to fill in the blank for today because I have worked all day and now I am tired. I did take some pictures today of my visiting puppy, Allie, I'll get to those later. I have Fun runs tonight and I think when those are over I am going to be really tired :-) I do appreciate what a beautiful spring we are having. My spring gallery is here: http://stardogs.smugmug.com/San-Joaquin-Valley/The-Land/Spring-2010/11469334_gZwLy#806741734_LDyk3
Foxtails #2 You do not want your dog in these things! I wanted to do something different for my PAD today, so on my walk this morning I was looking and trying to see more and see differently. It was breezy so I wasn't sure I could get a sharp picture of these small seed heads. I used my monopod and a fast shutter speed. It has been cool and breezy all week - so unusual for this time of year. Still, the magic kingdom is fading..........sigh.........
