Lunch time

As we walked around with our guests today at one of our favourite spots, we happened upon this green-backed heron waiting patiently for his lunch to come within range. We watched him for a few minutes but his patience exceeded ours. Obviously he had more at stake.

(70-200mm  f5.6  1/320 sec  ISO200)

End of the dream

I discovered this place on one of my forays into the countryside near our place a couple of years ago. As I wandered around the abandoned property I tried to imagine the lives of the people who built this home, had children, and tried to make a go of the farm.

I made some photos here in b&w but I found the colour contrast significant. Perhaps as one of their last acts as the dream was crumbling around them, they tried to put a fresh face on the inevitable. Who knows ...

(18-55mm  f4.5  1/50 sec  ISO200)

On golden dome

The dome of the Colorado state capitol in Denver was gilded in 1908 with 200 ounces of 24-karat gold ! We were able to tour the capitol site (outdoors only) on our visit there last October. It's an excellent example of neo-classical architecture, and has an interesting history behind it. I made this shot from our hotel room balcony.

Note: we have company with us for the next week and my time to post daily and to visit fellow bloggers will be quite limited - hence today's late post. I will find time to read all of your comments; I just may not be able to respond until later next week.

(70-200mm  f8.0 1/800 sec  ISO200)

Secret to a good life

I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances ...

(70-200mm  f6.3  1/25 sec  ISO200)

Self-portrait

I walked by a door this afternoon, which was slightly ajar, and noticed a cool reflection. Grabbed the camera to make a series of images and I liked this one best.

(18-55mm  f14  25 sec  ISO200)