Taking the Kids on a "Bug Hunt"

Sometimes it's difficult to get my grandkids interested in getting outside and walking around, just looking at things and exploring. They'd rather play inside, play on the computers, other electronics, or boardgames. A few days ago I made them go on an "adventure" with me, a short walk in a nearby nature preserve. They didn't fall for the "adventure" gimmick so there were complaints... but then I got them looking for bugs and butterflies for me to photograph as we went along. Lots of butterflies were spotted but wouldn't stop to pose. A few dragonflies were the same, but then a couple decided to be perfect models.

Dragonfly

Dragonfly

Dragonfly

Dragonfly

The Wood Has Eyes

My slightly larger project during my week at the beach required a few days of thinking and observing followed by about an hour of actual photography time. Over the span of two days, I took "portraits" of the eyes and faces I imagined in the lumber of the steps, deck and walkway to the beach. Here are a handful of my favorites.

Giraffe Says Hello

Owl Says Who

Why The Long Face?

Sad Elephant

Watching