TGIF... beautiful?

I would bet that this image presents a solid case for the adage of "beauty is in the eye of the beholder".

A damselfly resting peacefully on a feather most likely would not elicit an argument about beauty, but what about that green muck that holds the feather in its grip?

Beautiful? You must be kidding! Actually, to some of us that green and black slimy goop could hold its own in a nature beauty contest.

As a photographer, I find beauty within the variations of texture and color. However, it is definitely true that this beauty lies only in the "eye" of the beholder and I would never want to fall into this muck.

However, those of you who would truly love to explore every drop of this slime and I know there are people out there who do, I would be more than happy to photograph you safely and cleanly from the shore! TGIF!!

TGIF... Northern Shoveler

Northern Shoveler Anas clypeata

Ran across these guys while out and about exploring the west end of Galveston Island. These birds have very distinctive coloring so I was able to identify them with my guidebook onsite. Although they are named Northern Shoveler, I tend to think of Galveston as just about as far south as you can get.

This particular site is a nature area set aside by a neighborhood. There are maintained trails and signs to identify many of the plant species. In a future post provide further information.

TGIF... let there be fog!

A wonderfully beautiful foggy morning!

There are two birds in this picture but I will not even attempt to identify them. However, just because they are not identified does not mean that cannot be recognized with the coveted Flyday Award.

The photograph was made at Clear Lake City Park on the banks of
Armand Bayou. A great nearby nature area if you live in the big ol' city of Houston (The Bayou City). Onward through the fog, get out and explore! TGIF!!