Cold Blooded Wonder

Some of these creatures were just too big
(and behind plexiglass) to capture a clear shot...

the patterns and colours on some of them were fascinating!

 

Spindle Tree

Finally identified! 

This lovely tree with red pod "flowers" (seed capsules actually) is...

A Spindle Tree!

(Euonymus europaeus)

It has grown intermingled with a lilac tree and 

is a delight to see in autumn.

Communal Pet... for a day

I found this little guy in my garden and our neighbour caught him after a good chase (and lots of screaming...)... the kids played together for hours, planning his habitat and thinking how to take care of him....  In the end, I was the "big heavy" and cut him loose.  I read that frogs can die from stress; moreover, who's gonna catch live bugs for him to eat....every day??  Not I, said the weary mom... and so, the little frog was released back into the wild, where he's planning to re-locate as soon as the next big rain falls.

Images of Summer

Still figuring it out

After all this time, I'm STILL figuring out the settings on my point 'n shoot camera...
but these ones are for you, LC!

Back Outside

Summer's here! Time to get outside... despite detours and the "scenic route" we did arrive at our destination and what a great place it was! I think she might have a knack for photo...or maybe just a fluke...

New "Tenant"

It was hot and humid for a few days last week...so a new "tenant" settles into my garden...
Then of course the temperature dropped, stormy weather sets in...
Flurries this evening! Crazy!