Thursday, September 29th, 2022

[Rich]

I have been among the missing for a bit. Got busy with other projects.
Went to visit my sister in Pierre,SD, the Capitol, Tuesday. A 2.5 hour drive one way. Got home about 5 PM. The next day I went out to do some errands, started my car, backed it out of the garage and the engine quit. Didn't restart. Got it in the shop late yesterday. They are working on it now and I haven't yet heard if they found anything.

From yesterday:
Natalie, yummy tomatoes! Yes, fertilize the blueberries. They are $2.99 a pint here, on sale this week.

Peter, that is an interesting looking flower! Very vibrant! Are the peas edible?


This is an eye catcher!

[Dave]

An eye-catcher for sure. Rich. Well captured.

That's impressive art. Even though it's not the sort of style I'm drawn to, I can still appreciate the skill of the artist.

I posted an image in the B&W challenge. For those interested in comparing that to the "before" version, here it is (with my apologies for re posting one I'm sure I posted on WetCanvas years ago)...

   

[Rich]

Thanks Dave, Not my kind of subject matter either but cheers to the artist!

Posting the color version of your Egret makes the B&W selective coloring more impressive!
Well Done!

[Michael]

Rich, that is a masterful shot. Dead on color, perspective, tone, angle, lighting, and on and on.

Dave, you are the reason I keep trying to get a shot of birds. I want to call your style a reverse silhouette ... but it doesn't quite define these magnificent shots.

[Rich]

Whew! Thanks Michael!
I am looking for a cafe and or coffee shop to support all those nice tables. Looks like a nice place to hang out and people watch!
Good angle and depth, the overhanging branch's help with that!

[Dave]

Thank you Rich. I always liked that Snowy Egret photo, and I'm pleased that the selective color version turned out OK.

Michael, that was a very kind thing to say, and I appreciate it.

Nice capture of the tables and the furled umbrellas.

[Dreamin]

Rich, that is a cool truck....wonder if it's a vinyl application or actually painted??
Dave, that is a really great shot of the egret....love that the eye is sharp and bright yellow!! The long breast feathers might mean mating season!!
Love your street shot Michael....looks like a nice place to enjoy lunch!! I see "swe....crea" maybe ice cream shop?

[Rich]

Natalie. The more i look at it the more I think it may be a wrap. Even so, some artist had to make it.