Sunday, June 19, 2011

Lily Pond at the National Zoo in Washington DC - June 19, 2011

Lily Pond at the National Zoo in Washington DC - June 19, 2011

    When I was taking photos at the zoo,   I saw this beautiful water lily in a pond.  It was so delicate looking.

Jellyfish at the National Zoo in Washington DC - June 18, 2011

Jellyfish at the National Zoo in Washington DC - June 18, 2011

      I took this photo a few days ago at the National Zoo in Washington DC.   They were in the invertebrate building.

Friday, June 17, 2011

Frog on Lily Pad at National Zoo in Washington DC - June 17, 2011

Frog on Lily Pad at National Zoo in Washington DC - June 17, 2011

      I took this photo today of a frog on a lily pad at the National Zoo in Washington DC.

Geraniums on Back Deck - June 16, 2011

Geraniums on Back Deck - June 16, 2011

     I took this photo of the geraniums on my back deck.  The flowers are blooming beautifully out there.

Anemone at the National Zoo in Washington DC - June15, 2011

Anemone at the National Zoo in Washington DC - June15, 2011

       I took this photo of the sea anemone at the national zoo in Washington DC  this month.  

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Baby Gorilla at the Zoo in Washington DC - June 14, 2011

Baby Gorilla at the Zoo in Washington DC - June 14, 2011

     I  took this photo a few weeks ago when I was at the National Zoo in Washington DC.

Surfer Troll - June 13, 2011

Surfer Troll  -  June 13, 2011

      A bit of whimsy for today's photo.  I took this photo of  a troll doll that I've had for a long time.   He is dressed in surfer shorts and shirt.  He was given to me as a gift.

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Storm Sky - June 12, 2011

Storm Sky - June 12, 2011

      I took his photo this evening of the storm sky here in northern Virginia.  Right after taking this photo, the sky opened up and it started to pour down raining & there was thunder and lightening.  I love thunder storms.

Mermaid Swimming in the Roses - June 11, 2011

Mermaid Swimming in the Roses - June 11, 2011

     I took this photo of my metal  mermaid swimming among the tiny pink roses in my side garden.

I'm Leaving on a Jet Plane - June 10, 2011

I'm Leaving on a Jet Plane - June 10, 2011

        I took this photo from the airplane coming back from California.    The clouds were beautiful.

Alley to the Far Bar - Los Angeles, Ca. - June 9, 2011

Alley to the Far Bar - Los Angeles, Ca. - June 9, 2011

      I took this photo of the alley that leads back to the Far Bar in the Japanese area of Los Angeles, Ca.  It is one of my favorite places to eat in Los Angeles.   A red iron gate is the door.  The alley leads back to an outdoor eating patio with white twinkling lights.  When you turn the corner,  there is an inside small bar where you can order the best food and drinks.  They have a wonderful selection of Japanese beers to choose from and I love their selection of sushi.

The Far Bar - Los Angeles, Ca. - June 8, 2011

The Far Bar - Los Angeles, Ca. - June 8, 2011

      I love going to the Far Bar by the Japanese Museum in downtown Los Angeles, Ca.   I like their sushi and beers..    I took this photo of the entry door to the Far Bar.

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

The Farmers Market in Los Angeles,Ca. - June 7, 2011

The Farmers Market in Los Angeles,Ca. - June 7, 2011

       I took this photo and  had lunch at the wonderful  Farmers Market in Los Angeles, Calif.  I got food from two different vendors;  savory chicken crepes from  "The French Crepe Company"  and steamed large seasoned shrimp from  "Tusquellas Fish and Oyster Bar".    This farmers market opened in 1934  and has a colorful history.  There are over 100 shops, restaurants and grocers.

http://www.farmersmarketla.com/

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Downtown Los Angeles, California - June 6, 2011

Downtown Los Angeles, California - June 6, 2011

I  took this photo of a skyscraper in downtown Los Angeles, California today.  I love the reflection of the sky and clouds in the mirrored building.  

Sunday, June 5, 2011

Lions at the National Zoo in Washington DC - June 5, 2011

Lions at the National Zoo in Washington DC - June 5,  2011

     I took this photo of the mama and baby lion at the zoo in Washington DC .  The baby lions are getting so big now.

Saturday, June 4, 2011

Anteater and Baby at the National Zoo in Washington DC - June 4, 2011

Anteater and Baby at the National Zoo in Washington DC - June 4, 2011

     I took this photo yesterday at the zoo in Washington DC.   The mama anteater is carrying her baby on her back.

At the National Zoo in Washington DC - June 3, 2011

At the National Zoo in Washington DC - June 3, 2011

        I went to the National Zoo in Washington  DC.   It was beautiful weather  and I enjoyed seeing all the animals again.

Impatiens in Side Garden - June 2, 2011

Impatiens in Side Garden - June 2,  2011

       The impatiens in my side flower garden have some company.  He watches over them.

Yellow Calla Lily - June 1, 2011

Yellow Calla Lily - June 1, 2011

    This yellow calla lily is planted in my front yard.  It is a beautiful deep yellow color.

Praying Mantis - May 31, 2011

Praying Mantis - May 31, 2011

    I took this photo of a praying mantis a while back.  He was about three feet away from me,  but I still used the "zoom" on my digital camera.

Lily in Side Garden - May 30, 2011

Lily in Side Garden -  May 30, 2011

    I took this photo of the  lily in my side garden.  It is about 3 feet high.  Unfortunately,  the deer ate the other three stalks of them.  You can see the top bitten off of one of the other stalks.  The smelled wonderful