poppy petals

poppy petals, originally uploaded by Five eyes.

Once in awhile when I'm looking for a photo in my poorly tagged stream, I come across one I completely forgot taking. The next few are among them.

IMG_6790

IMG_6790, originally uploaded by Five eyes.

No recollection of this one. I want to claim the bokeh, but...did someone else sneak this in?

IMG_8417

IMG_8417, originally uploaded by Five eyes.

I think this may have been in Sheri Dwyer's garden. Or maybe Betsy's.

Red-winged blackbird, calling.

Red-winged blackbird, calling., originally uploaded by Five eyes.

I actually do remember taking this one, but I had forgotten it until I saw it again. Does that makes sense?

snow saddle

snow saddle, originally uploaded by Five eyes.

No idea why I like this so much, but I do.

snowshoes

snowshoes, originally uploaded by Five eyes.

Just thought these were kind of fun. I like the bokeh, too.

on a bender

on a bender, originally uploaded by Five eyes.

I took this in Chicago on Emma's birthday--that whirlwind day trip via the Southshore Train on an absolutely frigid day. I like the lines and the reflection, but I wish it were more colorful. A blue sky would have done wonders.

Actually went to the Hall of Fame for "Reflections." I was surprised.

in step

in step, originally uploaded by Five eyes.

Took five rounds in the "repetition" category. :-)

so tired

so tired, originally uploaded by Five eyes.

This was an odd little win in a odd little category called "Can(s)." It was also posted in my early months on Flickr--way back in '07. A lifetime ago.

A gift from Larry and Cheryl.

Under my Christmas tree was a small gift. In that gift was a puzzle. The puzzle solved brought a note. On that note were directions to the real gift. The real gift was a Sigma 150-500mm telephoto lens, a beauty of a beast I never dreamed I'd own. I call it my fine piece of glass. Also, a kick-ass lens. These are my first practice shots as I try to learn to conquer the beast.

Marching something or others.

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Is she looking at me?

More practice shots with my new glass.

Is she?

Sun slants on the day after Christmas.

knob

knob, originally uploaded by Five eyes.

I came across this picture while looking for something else and I really liked it.

penguin contemplates fresh water living

penguin contemplates fresh water living, originally uploaded by Five eyes.

Showing up for the second time; sorry. This recently entered The Pinnacle's Hall of Fame for winning in the "Scape" category--and then went on to take 2nd place in the K2 Challenge. That is so fun for me, because really, the talent of that group is phenomenal. I'm so honored and humbled to even BE in the challenges, let alone place in some of them.

Maybe people just liked my title on this one. I do sort of crack myself up sometimes.

The Lovely Miss Emma on the Occasion of Her 15th Birthday.

The lovely Miss Emma on the occasion of her 15th birthday., originally uploaded by Five eyes.

I know it sounds so cliche', but who can ever believe it when their child turns fifteen? I just remember looking into those deep blue eyes the first moment I held her, and she looked back up at me and I instantly and infinitely loved her more than I ever could have imagined.