The other morning I was out at Lake Monticello and posted this post from that trip. While also there I took a few panoramic photos but since I took a few days to put the photos together I'm just now sharing them. This one had a blur in it that I could not get out! … Continue reading Lake Monticello Panoramic Views
Month: July 2024
Backyard Office Deer
I mentioned the other day the deer we see in our office yard regularly. The other day I was leaving for the day and spotted a doe in the yard. I went out to my truck, grabbed my camera, and walked back. She was still there when I got back so I took a few … Continue reading Backyard Office Deer
How Tall Did My Tallest Sunflower Get?
Today I want to update you all on the height of my tallest sunflower this spring but first a few garden updates. We're in the "dog days of summer" so there's not a lot going on right now! The other day I walked by the Zinnias and the pollinators were everywhere. I caught this picture … Continue reading How Tall Did My Tallest Sunflower Get?
This Week – 07/22/2024
This is my weekly summary of posts made this week plus a few extra parts. This Week's Posts: Almost A Missed Photo Opportunity... Out At Lake Monticello (A Watermelon?) A Redo On The Watermelon Photograph DIY Backyard Pond Feature Project Word Of Encouragement This Week: This week's word of encouragement is Psalm 119:147. Out at … Continue reading This Week – 07/22/2024
Backyard DIY Pond Project
So the other day my son said he wanted a backyard pond. He has helped me to understand what he's looking for. We started working on it Friday evening and a lot of the day Saturday. Right now we have rain moving in so we'll be looking for it to fil up some so we … Continue reading Backyard DIY Pond Project
Back To The Watermelon!
Ok, here's my next attempt to redo the picture on the watermelon I saw growing next to the ramp. I mentioned yesterday attempting a photo of it but the photo was not in focus. Here's my next attempt: While I was there I took a few more photographs: I took a few more photographs also … Continue reading Back To The Watermelon!
Watermelon?
Saturday I took my son to walk around Lake Monticello. While there I looked down and spotted a watermelon growing on the side of the ramp. I've mentioned before how good it is seeing people use the lake again and to see it filling up! I snapped a picture but just now looked at the … Continue reading Watermelon?
Almost Another Missed Opportunity
In life I enjoy getting to take a photograph especially of wildlife. I keep my camera most days in my backseat (except for this post from last week). The other day I was driving to a doctor's appointment which is near my office. I passed a deer on the side of the road and after … Continue reading Almost Another Missed Opportunity
This Week – 07/15/2024
This is my weekly summary of posts made this week plus a few extra parts. This Week's Posts: Some photo opportunities... Driving the levee again Gators from this spring Garden update Word Of Encouragement This Week: This week's word of encouragement is from 2 Chronicles 20:15. My friend Ryan Copico preached from 2 Chronicles 20 … Continue reading This Week – 07/15/2024
Garden Update
This post will be a multiple items update on some stuff going on in the garden right now. My garden is going full speed right now... First, I had my first pea pickin' the other day! It's been a while since I shelled purple hull peas. Thanks to my daughter for her help. Then came … Continue reading Garden Update
Michael A. Gilbert 