Aftermath

In a tree in at the back of the property where my brother and his family live, there is something hanging in the tree.  At first it looks like it could be a long strip of cloth. It isn’t.

It is steel siding.

It appears to defy gravity, just hanging there, tangled in the branches of the tree.  Until you walk around behind the tree and look up.

It’s not coming down any time soon.

Tornado Damages Oklahoma School, but Shelter Beneath Stands Strong

At a Demolished School, Moving On and Looking Ahead 

The First Baptist Church mentioned in this story is the church my brother pastors, and is directly across the street from their home. The school has been rebuilt and the community made a point to use the bricks from the old school when constructing the new one. 

The two of them

Another from my natural light session with the pups.  I just love how the light wraps around them. Our white ceiling helps to spread the light even more.

Nina and Buddy

ISO 400, f/2.8, 1/80s, 40mm. Light source: large bay window to camera left.

Buddy by window light

I don’t often get Buddy looking this happy. This is the only piece of furniture he is allowed on, and usually only when the protective blanket is on it. I made an exception for our photo session.


400 ISO. f/2.8, 1/80s, 40mm. Light source: large bay window to camera left.

Little Birds

I took these photographs while looking out from our lanai in Hawaii.  The finches are a little hard to see. Can you find them?

There are four in this photo. . .

But not in this one . . .

Incoming!!  Looks like the fella on the left may have a contender for the lovely lady’s affections.

Oooh! Her head has been turned!

But not for long . . .

Someone new swoops in  . . .

Handsome!

Island Canary (aka Atlantic Canary)

Silhouetted bird . . .

Definitely not from the finch family . . .