December 21, 2006

The red hydrant adds color to the yard.

A naturally "flocked" Christmas tree.

December 19, 2006

I'm fascinated with the reflections that occur in the squirrels'
eyes. Here you can see part of the outline of our grove and a large
and small pine tree.

December 18, 2006

This ladybug is trying out the sport called "window surfing"! Looks
like it might be fun, huh?

I was getting pictures of this squirrel today when it suddenly turned
towards me--since I had the camera zoomed a little, it produced a
very close face shot. "Now what is the question that you asked me?"

December 15, 2006

Glow above the barn at one point this evening.

Even though taking pictures was a little difficult tonight, I have to say that I probably saw more meteorites tonight than I have seen in my whole life. The Geminid meteor shower is also happening. And as unbelievable as it may seem, I actually had a bat flying around me at one point this evening--very strange to have bats out foraging on Dec. 15th in MN. It was an interesting night out there to say the least!

December 11, 2006

"Hey, what is that over there???"

December 10, 2006

I went for a walk along the gravel road today looking for something
different to take pictures of--about the only thing I found was this
translucent rock which was kind of interesting in the sunlight.

December 8, 2006

More frost crystals on the window this morning.

December 7, 2006

A raccoon staying warm in its tree den until it warms up enough to go out
foraging again.

December 2, 2006

Some feathery frost crystals that occurred along the edge of the
heated dish that I use for watering the birds and animals. These
crystals were about an inch or two long.