One Last Shot from Previous Philippines Trip

This as a small specimen of this spider. The tree in which it lived was filled with spiders like this one. This shot was taken in the lowest branches of the tree about 6 feet above the ground. In the canopy of the tree large members of this species could be seen in their webs while I was standing on the ground. I estimate the tree was 50+ feet tall. I asked some locals about this kind of spider and I was told the can eat birds. I certainly would not climb this kind of tree because each one of these trees contains hundreds of these spiders. This one spanned close to 3 inches from leg tip to leg tip.

Some More Photos from the Philippines

These photos were shot in the mountains near Manila Philippines. It was well after sunset and I wanted to see how it would work out shooting at night. I feel that some of the images were quite dramatic. Here they are for others to enjoy. Hiding them in my computer doesn't really do anyone much good, so I have chosen to use this site as a place to share them with the world.

Photos from the Philippines

While vacationing in the Philippines I came across this butterfly. It had just emerged from its chrysalis which it was still hanging onto while its wings were drying. Less than 10 minutes lter it was gone to lead its new life. Very Cool!

Central Park in November

I was looking through some photos I had but on bulk storage and found this one again. I was in New York City in November of 2008. I was thinking then "How can anyone go to New York City and not go to Central Park?" There I discovered this pond where people sail remote control boats. With the fall colors and 5th Avenue in the background I could not keep from clicking off a few shots. I thought I would share this one with the world. While there I had to eat a dirty water dog as well. How could I not?

A Child's Simple Fascination With Life

My grandson discovered the small crabs that live under the rocks in Puget Sound, Washington. Watching him as he interacted with the small life forms of the beach was a highlight I not soon forget. after I put the first crab in his hand he must have picked up and checked out 20 to 30 more of them. I was amazed at how careful he was to keep from hurting them. He did want to take some but home but his mother had to explain why that wasn't a good idea and what would happen to the crabs if he tried. after that he was perfectly content to just play with them on the beach.

The Daughters Carving their Eggs

The top photo shows both girls and their new necklaces. The foundation of each necklace is a button quail eggshell. They created the egg art themselves using a kit we purchased at the International Egg Art Guild gathering held in Washington. The second photo is my younger daughter and the last photo is the older daughter. They are carving the parakeet egg shells you see in the previous post.

Carved Egg Shells created by My Daughters

These photos show some projects that were completed this past weekend by some very special students I have begun to teach. The reason I give them the "special" status is two-fold. The first reason being they show an innate ability to carve egg shells. They also have no fear in taking on projects that are far beyond a beginning level. The second reason they are special is that they are my daughters. I am elated that they have shown an interest in my art. Now I can pass my knowledge to others and I can only hope they will take what I teach them and advance it to realms hereto unknown. I will post some more photos later which show them during the carving process. WELL DONE GIRLS!!!!

Trip to Seattle Washington

I Arrived Yesterday (the 9th of July 2009) to check out the International Egg Art Guild Show eing held this weekend. I went for a walk down the coast in Puget Sound after getting settled in because the weather was so nice and I had the time. The park which I visited was about 5 minutes from where I was staying with my daughter, Jennifer. Here are a couple of photos I was lucky enough to shoot of a Blue Heron that flew by low over the water. It paused for just a moment on top of a piling which explains the odd shots of the bird.