Category Archives: Creatures

New Face 4.15.16

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She worked her way into our world, but not suddenly. Found hobbling in the street with bleeding cuts and a broken paw, she needed help. Close friends of ours brought her to safety, and began the process of healing.

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A year later, though recovered from her wounds, she was still without a forever family. We only intended to watch her for the week, while her foster (pup)parents were out of town. And in those 8 days, she chose us. Actually, in all honesty, she chose us when she came in the door, ran across the room, and made the couch her home. We barely had a choice. I mean, look at that face.

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Destroying her first stuffed toy in her new home. Within 10 minutes. Lesson learned.

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Welcome home, Khaleesi.

Roxie + Kaya

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Two of the sweetest, goofiest dogs I’ve played with in a while!


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Their indoor dwelling friend, Tuxy, joined in at the end of play time. Though he is a very relaxed cat, he was definitely not interested in any pool-related activities.

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Brown Pelican. 9.24.14

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A small taste of vacation days. Only a week ago we were walking the pier, watching fishermen throw fish heads to patient pelicans while cleaning their catch. I was told many of the pelicans return each morning for breakfast, and the fishermen have names for most of them. This one was so comfortable with people, I was able to stand only a few feet away, and he seemed to be aware that I was taking his portrait. Sometimes, I think, birds are easier to photograph than humans.

Renaissance Festival

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Yes, there was jousting, pirates, gypsies, fairies and much feasting…And few things remotely related to the actual Renaissance, in which major developments in science, technology, medicine, mathematics, and art changed the Western world entirely. But sure, let the belly dancers dance, the jesters jest, and the knights ride. I was entertained nonetheless.

And the chance to get so close to these guys was totally worth the blatant historical inaccuracies.

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Weekly Creatures: Black Widow

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Although I have a solid case of arachnophobia, I was able to brave my fears and get close enough to photograph this black widow. I have been able to do this on a few occasions, with various arachnids, but it only works if the subject stays still. I would much rather see the spider through my viewfinder than not know where it has snuck off to, or worse find it on me.