The Bees are Back

Bee on Daisy (1), a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

I haven't seen as many bees this year as years previous. I was getting a little worried, but it's been warm & dry the last few days and they're out again in large numbers. I, for one, am glad to see them.

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Playing in the Fountain

Playing in the Fountain, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

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Fun!

Fun!, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

My new flash drive. I bought it for taking photos to camera club. :-)

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Yucca

Yucca Blooming at Sunset, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

The yucca is finally blooming!

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Concert in the Park

Concert in the Park, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

A gorgeous evening with my beautiful daughter listening to some great music... What could be better?

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Lavender & Lichen

Lavender & Lichen, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

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Sailing the Stormy Skies

Sailing the Stormy Skies, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

I ride past this boat a couple of times a week on my bike. Each time, I think what a great photo it would be with the morning light on the boat and the blue sky behind. Tonight, when I stopped after work, there was no morning light and no blue sky, but I think it's still a great photo.

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Evening Ritual

Evening Ritual, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

I spent a long day working in the yard. I'm ready for some pink lemonade & a good book.

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The Foster Cats - an update

The foster cats have settled in and are feeling very comfortable.

Quila 

Loki

They both really like hanging out in the maple tree at the shop.

First Fruit

First Fruit, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

It looks like we're going to get some tomatoes this year. Yum! I can hardly wait!

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The Morning Sky

The Morning Sky, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

I promise not to say anything about the colors today. :-)

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BFF's

BFF's, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

Penstemon & Yellow Daisy.

I love the colors this time of year.

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Wild Yarrow

Wild Yarrow, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

I love the colors.

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Watching

Watching, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

This guy is keeping a close watch on my roses.

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Waning Thunder Moon

Waning Thunder Moon (July), a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

It was full a few nights ago, but this was the first chance I had to get a shot. I hope it's been long enough since the last moon pic...

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Garlic

Garlic, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

Growing in our garden.

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Sunset Through the Wheel

Sunset Through the Wheel, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

Rode our bikes to dinner. Now it's time to put them away for the night.

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Vibrant Lily

Vibrant Lily, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

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Gargoyle Guard

Gargoyle Guard, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

I hope he's guarding me from all the wires...

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Contrast

Dianthus Against Grape Hyacinth, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

The focus of all my photos today was the backgrounds. I like the contrast of the blooming dianthus against the seed pods of the grape hyacinth.

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Sunset

Sunset, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

Another beautiful evening sky...

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Tiny Moth

Tiny Moth, cropped, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

It's amazing the things you see when you get close.

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Sleepover

Sleepover, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

It was a long day, capped by her mom & dad's reception. Little girl was worn out! Grandma & Grandpa were excited, because she got to spend the night at our house.

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Dancing Daisies

Dancing Daisies, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

Once again, the wind is blowing like crazy, and I decided to take advantage of it.

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Geometric Print

Geometric Print, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

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First Bloom

First Bloom 2011, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

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Swallowtail Butterfly

Swallowtail Butterfly on Pansies, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

Someday I'm going to get a photo of one of these when it's alive.

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Rafting on the Lake

Scott on the Raft, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

On Independence Day, we decided to take Scott's raft, and new camera, out for their maiden voyage on Hayden Lake. Not a lot of rapids on the lake, but it was a good place for me to practice my rowing. And the view was really nice, too. :-)

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(sorry for the delay in posting. technical difficulties)

God Rays

God Rays, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

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Duck, Duck, GOOSE!

Goose, painted, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

I finally got to spend a Saturday afternoon painting at the shop.

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Cosmos & Sunflowers

Cosmos & Sunflowers, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

We've had a couple of days of warm sunny weather and the plants are so much happier.

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