Daily Encounters of the Photographic Kind! ...A collection of my favorite photos of the day... http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG8824-Blue-Jay/347497763_tsrFB-Ti.jpg http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/gallery/1833354_nQtTn/ 2009-12-20T21:50:49Z Copyright 2009, the copyright holder of each photograph. Some portions copyright SmugMug. All rights reserved. SmugMug December 21, 2009 COOPER'S HAWK Saturday, we had an unexpected visitor outside the kitchen window. I literally crawled in my robe down the kitchen steps to grab my camera. It was a dark ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />December 21, 2009 COOPER'S HAWK Saturday, we had an unexpected visitor outside the kitchen window. I literally crawled in my robe down the kitchen steps to grab my camera. It was a dark ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#745694805_D7aFd" title="December 21, 2009 COOPER'S HAWK Saturday, we had an unexpected visitor outside the kitchen window. I literally crawled in my robe down the kitchen steps to grab my camera. It was a dark ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0434-signed-Coopers-with/745694805_D7aFd-Th.jpg" width="120" height="150" alt="December 21, 2009 COOPER'S HAWK Saturday, we had an unexpected visitor outside the kitchen window. I literally crawled in my robe down the kitchen steps to grab my camera. It was a dark ..." title="December 21, 2009 COOPER'S HAWK Saturday, we had an unexpected visitor outside the kitchen window. I literally crawled in my robe down the kitchen steps to grab my camera. It was a dark ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-12-20T21:53:06Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0434-signed-Coopers-with/745694805_D7aFd-Th.jpg 2009-12-19 03:02:56 ROSEATE SPOONBILL This guy was way out on a mangrove tree at Merritt Island...Black Point Drive for those who have been there. These guys never hold still when feeding, Skimming their big ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />ROSEATE SPOONBILL This guy was way out on a mangrove tree at Merritt Island...Black Point Drive for those who have been there. These guys never hold still when feeding, Skimming their big ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#733830510_G6kvE" title="ROSEATE SPOONBILL This guy was way out on a mangrove tree at Merritt Island...Black Point Drive for those who have been there. These guys never hold still when feeding, Skimming their big ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0145-Roseate-Spoonbill-in/733830510_G6kvE-Th.jpg" width="150" height="107" alt="ROSEATE SPOONBILL This guy was way out on a mangrove tree at Merritt Island...Black Point Drive for those who have been there. These guys never hold still when feeding, Skimming their big ..." title="ROSEATE SPOONBILL This guy was way out on a mangrove tree at Merritt Island...Black Point Drive for those who have been there. These guys never hold still when feeding, Skimming their big ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-12-07T21:34:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0145-Roseate-Spoonbill-in/733830510_G6kvE-Th.jpg 2009-12-06 03:14:28 December 7, 2009 FLORIDA SCRUB JAY Hurray, we've found these beautiful endangered birds once again this year in Florida. We're down here on vacation for two weeks. The weather has been a ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />December 7, 2009 FLORIDA SCRUB JAY Hurray, we've found these beautiful endangered birds once again this year in Florida. We're down here on vacation for two weeks. The weather has been a ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#733841962_TGi8o" title="December 7, 2009 FLORIDA SCRUB JAY Hurray, we've found these beautiful endangered birds once again this year in Florida. We're down here on vacation for two weeks. The weather has been a ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0252Florida-Scrub-Jay/733841962_TGi8o-Th.jpg" width="150" height="116" alt="December 7, 2009 FLORIDA SCRUB JAY Hurray, we've found these beautiful endangered birds once again this year in Florida. We're down here on vacation for two weeks. The weather has been a ..." title="December 7, 2009 FLORIDA SCRUB JAY Hurray, we've found these beautiful endangered birds once again this year in Florida. We're down here on vacation for two weeks. The weather has been a ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-12-07T01:30:55Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0252Florida-Scrub-Jay/733841962_TGi8o-Th.jpg 2009-12-06 05:21:52 November 13 Shhhh...BABY SQUIRREL SLEEPING! I don't usually post photos of rehab squirrels, because they are not pets, (plus it is illegal to keep wildlife, so I don't want to encourage a ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />November 13 Shhhh...BABY SQUIRREL SLEEPING! I don't usually post photos of rehab squirrels, because they are not pets, (plus it is illegal to keep wildlife, so I don't want to encourage a ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#711754292_DpkVw" title="November 13 Shhhh...BABY SQUIRREL SLEEPING! I don't usually post photos of rehab squirrels, because they are not pets, (plus it is illegal to keep wildlife, so I don't want to encourage a ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC3340-Sleeping-Peaches/711754292_DpkVw-Th.jpg" width="150" height="150" alt="November 13 Shhhh...BABY SQUIRREL SLEEPING! I don't usually post photos of rehab squirrels, because they are not pets, (plus it is illegal to keep wildlife, so I don't want to encourage a ..." title="November 13 Shhhh...BABY SQUIRREL SLEEPING! I don't usually post photos of rehab squirrels, because they are not pets, (plus it is illegal to keep wildlife, so I don't want to encourage a ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC3340-Sleeping-Peaches/711754292_DpkVw-Th.jpg NOVEMBER 12 COME, TAKE A WALK, & DISCOVER THE BEAUTY OF FALL Low late afternoon sunshine can certainly make a wonderful scene for enjoying fall colors. Here the sun seems to beckon you to ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />NOVEMBER 12 COME, TAKE A WALK, & DISCOVER THE BEAUTY OF FALL Low late afternoon sunshine can certainly make a wonderful scene for enjoying fall colors. Here the sun seems to beckon you to ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#711136344_W5LAp" title="NOVEMBER 12 COME, TAKE A WALK, & DISCOVER THE BEAUTY OF FALL Low late afternoon sunshine can certainly make a wonderful scene for enjoying fall colors. Here the sun seems to beckon you to ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC3814-signedfall-path/711136344_W5LAp-Th.jpg" width="100" height="150" alt="NOVEMBER 12 COME, TAKE A WALK, & DISCOVER THE BEAUTY OF FALL Low late afternoon sunshine can certainly make a wonderful scene for enjoying fall colors. Here the sun seems to beckon you to ..." title="NOVEMBER 12 COME, TAKE A WALK, & DISCOVER THE BEAUTY OF FALL Low late afternoon sunshine can certainly make a wonderful scene for enjoying fall colors. Here the sun seems to beckon you to ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC3814-signedfall-path/711136344_W5LAp-Th.jpg November 11, 2009 (...from the Vietnam Memorial, Washington, DC) GOD BLESS YOU ALL..... REMEMBERING THOSE WHO HAVE...AND ARE, SERVING OUR COUNTRY ON VETERANS DAY 2009 I am thankful that ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />November 11, 2009 (...from the Vietnam Memorial, Washington, DC) GOD BLESS YOU ALL..... REMEMBERING THOSE WHO HAVE...AND ARE, SERVING OUR COUNTRY ON VETERANS DAY 2009 I am thankful that ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#710097641_aob2V" title="November 11, 2009 (...from the Vietnam Memorial, Washington, DC) GOD BLESS YOU ALL..... REMEMBERING THOSE WHO HAVE...AND ARE, SERVING OUR COUNTRY ON VETERANS DAY 2009 I am thankful that ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC2300-Vietnam-Memorial/710097641_aob2V-Th.jpg" width="150" height="107" alt="November 11, 2009 (...from the Vietnam Memorial, Washington, DC) GOD BLESS YOU ALL..... REMEMBERING THOSE WHO HAVE...AND ARE, SERVING OUR COUNTRY ON VETERANS DAY 2009 I am thankful that ..." title="November 11, 2009 (...from the Vietnam Memorial, Washington, DC) GOD BLESS YOU ALL..... REMEMBERING THOSE WHO HAVE...AND ARE, SERVING OUR COUNTRY ON VETERANS DAY 2009 I am thankful that ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC2300-Vietnam-Memorial/710097641_aob2V-Th.jpg 2009-08-07 23:24:12 BLUEBIRD BOXES AREN'T JUST FOR BIRDS ANYMORE! (Red Squirrel ) This adorable youngster is an example of why one needs to put a "predator guard" or metal cover around the hole of nest boxes ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />BLUEBIRD BOXES AREN'T JUST FOR BIRDS ANYMORE! (Red Squirrel ) This adorable youngster is an example of why one needs to put a "predator guard" or metal cover around the hole of nest boxes ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#707311088_vwsVH" title="BLUEBIRD BOXES AREN'T JUST FOR BIRDS ANYMORE! (Red Squirrel ) This adorable youngster is an example of why one needs to put a "predator guard" or metal cover around the hole of nest boxes ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0351-red-sq-in-bluebird-box/707311088_vwsVH-Th.jpg" width="150" height="150" alt="BLUEBIRD BOXES AREN'T JUST FOR BIRDS ANYMORE! (Red Squirrel ) This adorable youngster is an example of why one needs to put a "predator guard" or metal cover around the hole of nest boxes ..." title="BLUEBIRD BOXES AREN'T JUST FOR BIRDS ANYMORE! (Red Squirrel ) This adorable youngster is an example of why one needs to put a "predator guard" or metal cover around the hole of nest boxes ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0351-red-sq-in-bluebird-box/707311088_vwsVH-Th.jpg 2009-06-05 07:16:36 November 9, 2009 RASPBERRY MOSAIC Fall color is barely hanging on here in NE Ohio, but the splendid colors of the raspberry bushes are hanging on for all to see. Taken in late afternoon l ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />November 9, 2009 RASPBERRY MOSAIC Fall color is barely hanging on here in NE Ohio, but the splendid colors of the raspberry bushes are hanging on for all to see. Taken in late afternoon l ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#707970412_RFPrD" title="November 9, 2009 RASPBERRY MOSAIC Fall color is barely hanging on here in NE Ohio, but the splendid colors of the raspberry bushes are hanging on for all to see. Taken in late afternoon l ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC3802-watercolor/707970412_RFPrD-Th.jpg" width="150" height="133" alt="November 9, 2009 RASPBERRY MOSAIC Fall color is barely hanging on here in NE Ohio, but the splendid colors of the raspberry bushes are hanging on for all to see. Taken in late afternoon l ..." title="November 9, 2009 RASPBERRY MOSAIC Fall color is barely hanging on here in NE Ohio, but the splendid colors of the raspberry bushes are hanging on for all to see. Taken in late afternoon l ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC3802-watercolor/707970412_RFPrD-Th.jpg November 4th RED OAK LEAVES I had a hard time deciding which photo to post...so I'll attach the uncropped version too. The cool thing is that I played with some filters to try to make thi ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />November 4th RED OAK LEAVES I had a hard time deciding which photo to post...so I'll attach the uncropped version too. The cool thing is that I played with some filters to try to make thi ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#703115733_fgWrL" title="November 4th RED OAK LEAVES I had a hard time deciding which photo to post...so I'll attach the uncropped version too. The cool thing is that I played with some filters to try to make thi ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC3700-signed-red-oak-leaves1/703115733_fgWrL-Th.jpg" width="150" height="105" alt="November 4th RED OAK LEAVES I had a hard time deciding which photo to post...so I'll attach the uncropped version too. The cool thing is that I played with some filters to try to make thi ..." title="November 4th RED OAK LEAVES I had a hard time deciding which photo to post...so I'll attach the uncropped version too. The cool thing is that I played with some filters to try to make thi ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC3700-signed-red-oak-leaves1/703115733_fgWrL-Th.jpg November 3rd THANKS FROM BOB AND KIM There are so many of you to thank for your supportive comments and good wishes for Mike's return from Afghanistan today, that I am posting this photo t ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />November 3rd THANKS FROM BOB AND KIM There are so many of you to thank for your supportive comments and good wishes for Mike's return from Afghanistan today, that I am posting this photo t ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#684914207_AhGxA" title="November 3rd THANKS FROM BOB AND KIM There are so many of you to thank for your supportive comments and good wishes for Mike's return from Afghanistan today, that I am posting this photo t ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC2127-1/684914207_AhGxA-Th.jpg" width="150" height="107" alt="November 3rd THANKS FROM BOB AND KIM There are so many of you to thank for your supportive comments and good wishes for Mike's return from Afghanistan today, that I am posting this photo t ..." title="November 3rd THANKS FROM BOB AND KIM There are so many of you to thank for your supportive comments and good wishes for Mike's return from Afghanistan today, that I am posting this photo t ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC2127-1/684914207_AhGxA-Th.jpg 2009-08-07 07:49:15 Nov 1, 2009 My son, ....FORMERLY... in Afghanistan...is coming home TOMORROW!! :-) Borrowed from Facebook (with a little tweaking of my own)...Mike in Afghanistan I will happily be absent ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />Nov 1, 2009 My son, ....FORMERLY... in Afghanistan...is coming home TOMORROW!! :-) Borrowed from Facebook (with a little tweaking of my own)...Mike in Afghanistan I will happily be absent ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#700128130_R3wdP" title="Nov 1, 2009 My son, ....FORMERLY... in Afghanistan...is coming home TOMORROW!! :-) Borrowed from Facebook (with a little tweaking of my own)...Mike in Afghanistan I will happily be absent ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Mike-from/700128130_R3wdP-Th.jpg" width="150" height="135" alt="Nov 1, 2009 My son, ....FORMERLY... in Afghanistan...is coming home TOMORROW!! :-) Borrowed from Facebook (with a little tweaking of my own)...Mike in Afghanistan I will happily be absent ..." title="Nov 1, 2009 My son, ....FORMERLY... in Afghanistan...is coming home TOMORROW!! :-) Borrowed from Facebook (with a little tweaking of my own)...Mike in Afghanistan I will happily be absent ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Mike-from/700128130_R3wdP-Th.jpg October 31, 2009 HAPPY HALLOWEEN! In anticipation of today's rain and gloom, I felt compelled to do something with my image to make it more than black and orange and "dark"....Guess this ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />October 31, 2009 HAPPY HALLOWEEN! In anticipation of today's rain and gloom, I felt compelled to do something with my image to make it more than black and orange and "dark"....Guess this ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#698168460_ppX5v" title="October 31, 2009 HAPPY HALLOWEEN! In anticipation of today's rain and gloom, I felt compelled to do something with my image to make it more than black and orange and "dark"....Guess this ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC3739-pumpkin-orange-final/698168460_ppX5v-Th.jpg" width="150" height="113" alt="October 31, 2009 HAPPY HALLOWEEN! In anticipation of today's rain and gloom, I felt compelled to do something with my image to make it more than black and orange and "dark"....Guess this ..." title="October 31, 2009 HAPPY HALLOWEEN! In anticipation of today's rain and gloom, I felt compelled to do something with my image to make it more than black and orange and "dark"....Guess this ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC3739-pumpkin-orange-final/698168460_ppX5v-Th.jpg 2009-10-29 23:14:56 October 30, 2009 "M-O-M-, CAN I GO OVER TO BAMBI'S AND PLAY? Sorry, but there were a few more good photos from the chance encounter with the deer family and I couldn't resist this one for ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />October 30, 2009 "M-O-M-, CAN I GO OVER TO BAMBI'S AND PLAY? Sorry, but there were a few more good photos from the chance encounter with the deer family and I couldn't resist this one for ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#696739324_JSWLp" title="October 30, 2009 "M-O-M-, CAN I GO OVER TO BAMBI'S AND PLAY? Sorry, but there were a few more good photos from the chance encounter with the deer family and I couldn't resist this one for ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC3591-Doe-and-fawn-2/696739324_JSWLp-Th.jpg" width="150" height="88" alt="October 30, 2009 "M-O-M-, CAN I GO OVER TO BAMBI'S AND PLAY? Sorry, but there were a few more good photos from the chance encounter with the deer family and I couldn't resist this one for ..." title="October 30, 2009 "M-O-M-, CAN I GO OVER TO BAMBI'S AND PLAY? Sorry, but there were a few more good photos from the chance encounter with the deer family and I couldn't resist this one for ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC3591-Doe-and-fawn-2/696739324_JSWLp-Th.jpg 2009-10-25 03:37:31 October 30, 2009 WALK ALONG THE RIVER Those of you who are from the Cleveland area might recognize this scene. It was taken in the Cleveland Metroparks along the trail to Squaw Rock. T ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />October 30, 2009 WALK ALONG THE RIVER Those of you who are from the Cleveland area might recognize this scene. It was taken in the Cleveland Metroparks along the trail to Squaw Rock. T ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#696430724_3iNDN" title="October 30, 2009 WALK ALONG THE RIVER Those of you who are from the Cleveland area might recognize this scene. It was taken in the Cleveland Metroparks along the trail to Squaw Rock. T ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC3613-SC-River-trail-2/696430724_3iNDN-Th.jpg" width="100" height="150" alt="October 30, 2009 WALK ALONG THE RIVER Those of you who are from the Cleveland area might recognize this scene. It was taken in the Cleveland Metroparks along the trail to Squaw Rock. T ..." title="October 30, 2009 WALK ALONG THE RIVER Those of you who are from the Cleveland area might recognize this scene. It was taken in the Cleveland Metroparks along the trail to Squaw Rock. T ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC3613-SC-River-trail-2/696430724_3iNDN-Th.jpg October 28, 2009 FALL MOSAIC THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR GOOD WISHES AND OVER-WHELMING RESPONSE TO THE DEER PHOTO! I am so flattered and touched at the wonderful comments you left me. It con ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />October 28, 2009 FALL MOSAIC THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR GOOD WISHES AND OVER-WHELMING RESPONSE TO THE DEER PHOTO! I am so flattered and touched at the wonderful comments you left me. It con ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#695451627_wBPrT" title="October 28, 2009 FALL MOSAIC THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR GOOD WISHES AND OVER-WHELMING RESPONSE TO THE DEER PHOTO! I am so flattered and touched at the wonderful comments you left me. It con ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC3652-cropped-sweet-gum/695451627_wBPrT-Th.jpg" width="150" height="106" alt="October 28, 2009 FALL MOSAIC THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR GOOD WISHES AND OVER-WHELMING RESPONSE TO THE DEER PHOTO! I am so flattered and touched at the wonderful comments you left me. It con ..." title="October 28, 2009 FALL MOSAIC THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR GOOD WISHES AND OVER-WHELMING RESPONSE TO THE DEER PHOTO! I am so flattered and touched at the wonderful comments you left me. It con ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC3652-cropped-sweet-gum/695451627_wBPrT-Th.jpg 2009-10-27 04:32:37 October 26, 2009 A KISS FOR MOM Hi all, just stopping by to let you know that I'm still around. Had lots of issues going on of late...some medical, some squirreley (lol), and ALL time con ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />October 26, 2009 A KISS FOR MOM Hi all, just stopping by to let you know that I'm still around. Had lots of issues going on of late...some medical, some squirreley (lol), and ALL time con ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#693251630_ZhLDw" title="October 26, 2009 A KISS FOR MOM Hi all, just stopping by to let you know that I'm still around. Had lots of issues going on of late...some medical, some squirreley (lol), and ALL time con ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC3595-signed-doe-and-fawn/693251630_ZhLDw-Th.jpg" width="135" height="150" alt="October 26, 2009 A KISS FOR MOM Hi all, just stopping by to let you know that I'm still around. Had lots of issues going on of late...some medical, some squirreley (lol), and ALL time con ..." title="October 26, 2009 A KISS FOR MOM Hi all, just stopping by to let you know that I'm still around. Had lots of issues going on of late...some medical, some squirreley (lol), and ALL time con ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC3595-signed-doe-and-fawn/693251630_ZhLDw-Th.jpg 2009-10-25 03:37:36 Mom4squirrels' photo <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a> </p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#628791795_kicNH" title="Mom4squirrels' photo"><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC2746-Hummer-on-Salvia-1-A/628791795_kicNH-Th.jpg" width="150" height="136" alt="Mom4squirrels' photo" title="Mom4squirrels' photo" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC2746-Hummer-on-Salvia-1-A/628791795_kicNH-Th.jpg August 17, 2009 KILLDEER This shot could have been better, if I had remembered to put the VR stabilization back on, on this heavy lens before I shot! I took it off the tripod last time I ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />August 17, 2009 KILLDEER This shot could have been better, if I had remembered to put the VR stabilization back on, on this heavy lens before I shot! I took it off the tripod last time I ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#622208497_bZWAx" title="August 17, 2009 KILLDEER This shot could have been better, if I had remembered to put the VR stabilization back on, on this heavy lens before I shot! I took it off the tripod last time I ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC2501-signed-Killdeer-1/622208497_bZWAx-Th.jpg" width="150" height="100" alt="August 17, 2009 KILLDEER This shot could have been better, if I had remembered to put the VR stabilization back on, on this heavy lens before I shot! I took it off the tripod last time I ..." title="August 17, 2009 KILLDEER This shot could have been better, if I had remembered to put the VR stabilization back on, on this heavy lens before I shot! I took it off the tripod last time I ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC2501-signed-Killdeer-1/622208497_bZWAx-Th.jpg Aug 15th HILLARY AND STEVE SHEMIN As you all know, I had the privilege of meeting Steve and Hillary. What a warm and wonderful couple. As Hillary said, and I whole-heartily agree, it fel ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />Aug 15th HILLARY AND STEVE SHEMIN As you all know, I had the privilege of meeting Steve and Hillary. What a warm and wonderful couple. As Hillary said, and I whole-heartily agree, it fel ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#619256289_Ew5gf" title="Aug 15th HILLARY AND STEVE SHEMIN As you all know, I had the privilege of meeting Steve and Hillary. What a warm and wonderful couple. As Hillary said, and I whole-heartily agree, it fel ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG0021-Steve-and-Hillary/619256289_Ew5gf-Th.jpg" width="150" height="113" alt="Aug 15th HILLARY AND STEVE SHEMIN As you all know, I had the privilege of meeting Steve and Hillary. What a warm and wonderful couple. As Hillary said, and I whole-heartily agree, it fel ..." title="Aug 15th HILLARY AND STEVE SHEMIN As you all know, I had the privilege of meeting Steve and Hillary. What a warm and wonderful couple. As Hillary said, and I whole-heartily agree, it fel ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG0021-Steve-and-Hillary/619256289_Ew5gf-Th.jpg 2009-08-09 18:23:11 July 29th MOSAIC One last reflection shot from Sunday :-) There was a construction awning beneath the window so I had to crop it...then I tried to do what Steve Barge and Dakota Cowboy do ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />July 29th MOSAIC One last reflection shot from Sunday :-) There was a construction awning beneath the window so I had to crop it...then I tried to do what Steve Barge and Dakota Cowboy do ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#605111470_XXTio" title="July 29th MOSAIC One last reflection shot from Sunday :-) There was a construction awning beneath the window so I had to crop it...then I tried to do what Steve Barge and Dakota Cowboy do ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC1858-Terminal-tower-window/605111470_XXTio-Th.jpg" width="113" height="150" alt="July 29th MOSAIC One last reflection shot from Sunday :-) There was a construction awning beneath the window so I had to crop it...then I tried to do what Steve Barge and Dakota Cowboy do ..." title="July 29th MOSAIC One last reflection shot from Sunday :-) There was a construction awning beneath the window so I had to crop it...then I tried to do what Steve Barge and Dakota Cowboy do ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC1858-Terminal-tower-window/605111470_XXTio-Th.jpg 2009-07-26 01:28:36 July 28 TOWERING REFLECTIONS I love reflections...I look for them everywhere. This is the Terminal Tower...used to be the tallest building in Cleveland...also where Irishmurr works :-) re ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />July 28 TOWERING REFLECTIONS I love reflections...I look for them everywhere. This is the Terminal Tower...used to be the tallest building in Cleveland...also where Irishmurr works :-) re ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#604217969_TgPhh" title="July 28 TOWERING REFLECTIONS I love reflections...I look for them everywhere. This is the Terminal Tower...used to be the tallest building in Cleveland...also where Irishmurr works :-) re ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC1895-Signed-Terminal-tower/604217969_TgPhh-Th.jpg" width="108" height="150" alt="July 28 TOWERING REFLECTIONS I love reflections...I look for them everywhere. This is the Terminal Tower...used to be the tallest building in Cleveland...also where Irishmurr works :-) re ..." title="July 28 TOWERING REFLECTIONS I love reflections...I look for them everywhere. This is the Terminal Tower...used to be the tallest building in Cleveland...also where Irishmurr works :-) re ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC1895-Signed-Terminal-tower/604217969_TgPhh-Th.jpg 2009-07-26 01:58:33 July 27 "NIGHTTIME" AT THE OLD ARCADE What a great time we had yesterday at the first meeting of the Ohio SmugMuggers! Just like so many of you have commented from your own meetings...Smu ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />July 27 "NIGHTTIME" AT THE OLD ARCADE What a great time we had yesterday at the first meeting of the Ohio SmugMuggers! Just like so many of you have commented from your own meetings...Smu ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#603178284_bjob4" title="July 27 "NIGHTTIME" AT THE OLD ARCADE What a great time we had yesterday at the first meeting of the Ohio SmugMuggers! Just like so many of you have commented from your own meetings...Smu ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC1996-nightime-Old-Arcade/603178284_bjob4-Th.jpg" width="99" height="150" alt="July 27 "NIGHTTIME" AT THE OLD ARCADE What a great time we had yesterday at the first meeting of the Ohio SmugMuggers! Just like so many of you have commented from your own meetings...Smu ..." title="July 27 "NIGHTTIME" AT THE OLD ARCADE What a great time we had yesterday at the first meeting of the Ohio SmugMuggers! Just like so many of you have commented from your own meetings...Smu ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC1996-nightime-Old-Arcade/603178284_bjob4-Th.jpg 2009-07-26 02:52:37 July 24th SIGN OF THE TIMES With the loss of habitats and an increase in interest to plant perennials for butterflies and hummingbirds, our park system has been planting monarch waystation ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />July 24th SIGN OF THE TIMES With the loss of habitats and an increase in interest to plant perennials for butterflies and hummingbirds, our park system has been planting monarch waystation ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#600358160_zonh4" title="July 24th SIGN OF THE TIMES With the loss of habitats and an increase in interest to plant perennials for butterflies and hummingbirds, our park system has been planting monarch waystation ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC1318-monarch-sign/600358160_zonh4-Th.jpg" width="100" height="150" alt="July 24th SIGN OF THE TIMES With the loss of habitats and an increase in interest to plant perennials for butterflies and hummingbirds, our park system has been planting monarch waystation ..." title="July 24th SIGN OF THE TIMES With the loss of habitats and an increase in interest to plant perennials for butterflies and hummingbirds, our park system has been planting monarch waystation ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC1318-monarch-sign/600358160_zonh4-Th.jpg 2009-07-14 00:38:32 July 23 WINDOW TO NATURE This is a window on an abandoned century home. If increase the size to xl you can see all the detail in the plants and bricks. The vine is Virginia Creeper and t ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />July 23 WINDOW TO NATURE This is a window on an abandoned century home. If increase the size to xl you can see all the detail in the plants and bricks. The vine is Virginia Creeper and t ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#598674941_YJQbP" title="July 23 WINDOW TO NATURE This is a window on an abandoned century home. If increase the size to xl you can see all the detail in the plants and bricks. The vine is Virginia Creeper and t ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC1705-signed-Ivy-window/598674941_YJQbP-Th.jpg" width="100" height="150" alt="July 23 WINDOW TO NATURE This is a window on an abandoned century home. If increase the size to xl you can see all the detail in the plants and bricks. The vine is Virginia Creeper and t ..." title="July 23 WINDOW TO NATURE This is a window on an abandoned century home. If increase the size to xl you can see all the detail in the plants and bricks. The vine is Virginia Creeper and t ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC1705-signed-Ivy-window/598674941_YJQbP-Th.jpg 2009-07-21 21:12:15 July 22 THE PAUSE THAT REFRESHES This is a big crop..on a very small hummingbird moth getting nectar from my petunias! Now if only the REAL hummingbirds would like it as well.... Thanks f ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />July 22 THE PAUSE THAT REFRESHES This is a big crop..on a very small hummingbird moth getting nectar from my petunias! Now if only the REAL hummingbirds would like it as well.... Thanks f ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#598583847_rxmv4" title="July 22 THE PAUSE THAT REFRESHES This is a big crop..on a very small hummingbird moth getting nectar from my petunias! Now if only the REAL hummingbirds would like it as well.... Thanks f ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC1620-best-hummingbird-moth/598583847_rxmv4-Th.jpg" width="150" height="130" alt="July 22 THE PAUSE THAT REFRESHES This is a big crop..on a very small hummingbird moth getting nectar from my petunias! Now if only the REAL hummingbirds would like it as well.... Thanks f ..." title="July 22 THE PAUSE THAT REFRESHES This is a big crop..on a very small hummingbird moth getting nectar from my petunias! Now if only the REAL hummingbirds would like it as well.... Thanks f ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC1620-best-hummingbird-moth/598583847_rxmv4-Th.jpg 2009-07-20 23:20:47 July 21 BEST DOG Time for a pet pic from my camera....this is Wheezer once again. We were out scouting the water level of the river before the canoe float on Saturday and Wheezer happily ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />July 21 BEST DOG Time for a pet pic from my camera....this is Wheezer once again. We were out scouting the water level of the river before the canoe float on Saturday and Wheezer happily ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#596759308_ZzTai" title="July 21 BEST DOG Time for a pet pic from my camera....this is Wheezer once again. We were out scouting the water level of the river before the canoe float on Saturday and Wheezer happily ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC1442-cropped-Wheezer-1/596759308_ZzTai-Th.jpg" width="150" height="119" alt="July 21 BEST DOG Time for a pet pic from my camera....this is Wheezer once again. We were out scouting the water level of the river before the canoe float on Saturday and Wheezer happily ..." title="July 21 BEST DOG Time for a pet pic from my camera....this is Wheezer once again. We were out scouting the water level of the river before the canoe float on Saturday and Wheezer happily ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC1442-cropped-Wheezer-1/596759308_ZzTai-Th.jpg 2009-07-18 02:11:02 July 19th A TRUE TREE HUGGER.... First of all, I apologize for not commenting yesterday...my intentions were good, but I my free time was lacking. I actually have add'l photos of this lit ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />July 19th A TRUE TREE HUGGER.... First of all, I apologize for not commenting yesterday...my intentions were good, but I my free time was lacking. I actually have add'l photos of this lit ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#595939424_bNk4u" title="July 19th A TRUE TREE HUGGER.... First of all, I apologize for not commenting yesterday...my intentions were good, but I my free time was lacking. I actually have add'l photos of this lit ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC1499-gray-sqrl-on-suet/595939424_bNk4u-Th.jpg" width="150" height="150" alt="July 19th A TRUE TREE HUGGER.... First of all, I apologize for not commenting yesterday...my intentions were good, but I my free time was lacking. I actually have add'l photos of this lit ..." title="July 19th A TRUE TREE HUGGER.... First of all, I apologize for not commenting yesterday...my intentions were good, but I my free time was lacking. I actually have add'l photos of this lit ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC1499-gray-sqrl-on-suet/595939424_bNk4u-Th.jpg 2009-07-19 04:21:59 July 19th PANICLED ASTER One of several pages of a wildflower book I put together before a canoe outing for the park tonight. We checked out the river during the day and I captured some o ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />July 19th PANICLED ASTER One of several pages of a wildflower book I put together before a canoe outing for the park tonight. We checked out the river during the day and I captured some o ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#595052255_JHovi" title="July 19th PANICLED ASTER One of several pages of a wildflower book I put together before a canoe outing for the park tonight. We checked out the river during the day and I captured some o ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC1468-Panicled-Aster/595052255_JHovi-Th.jpg" width="100" height="150" alt="July 19th PANICLED ASTER One of several pages of a wildflower book I put together before a canoe outing for the park tonight. We checked out the river during the day and I captured some o ..." title="July 19th PANICLED ASTER One of several pages of a wildflower book I put together before a canoe outing for the park tonight. We checked out the river during the day and I captured some o ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC1468-Panicled-Aster/595052255_JHovi-Th.jpg July 18th ALL WET! American Robins seem to love to bathe. I have several shots of him enjoying the birdbath...even after a heavy rain. Have a grand weekend everyone! <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />July 18th ALL WET! American Robins seem to love to bathe. I have several shots of him enjoying the birdbath...even after a heavy rain. Have a grand weekend everyone!</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#593849107_VaeWi" title="July 18th ALL WET! American Robins seem to love to bathe. I have several shots of him enjoying the birdbath...even after a heavy rain. Have a grand weekend everyone!"><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC1388-1-mat-signed-wet-robin/593849107_VaeWi-Th.jpg" width="120" height="150" alt="July 18th ALL WET! American Robins seem to love to bathe. I have several shots of him enjoying the birdbath...even after a heavy rain. Have a grand weekend everyone!" title="July 18th ALL WET! American Robins seem to love to bathe. I have several shots of him enjoying the birdbath...even after a heavy rain. Have a grand weekend everyone!" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC1388-1-mat-signed-wet-robin/593849107_VaeWi-Th.jpg 2009-07-17 04:00:13 July 17th TRI-COLORED HERON Thanks everyone for your comments yesterday! I hope I got back to each of you who were nice enough to check out my gallery :-) ...here is another from the phot ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />July 17th TRI-COLORED HERON Thanks everyone for your comments yesterday! I hope I got back to each of you who were nice enough to check out my gallery :-) ...here is another from the phot ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#593212284_oW7U3" title="July 17th TRI-COLORED HERON Thanks everyone for your comments yesterday! I hope I got back to each of you who were nice enough to check out my gallery :-) ...here is another from the phot ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG6768-signed-5x7-tricolored/593212284_oW7U3-Th.jpg" width="107" height="150" alt="July 17th TRI-COLORED HERON Thanks everyone for your comments yesterday! I hope I got back to each of you who were nice enough to check out my gallery :-) ...here is another from the phot ..." title="July 17th TRI-COLORED HERON Thanks everyone for your comments yesterday! I hope I got back to each of you who were nice enough to check out my gallery :-) ...here is another from the phot ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG6768-signed-5x7-tricolored/593212284_oW7U3-Th.jpg 2007-12-02 12:06:24 July 17th RED-SHOULDERED HAWK My computer has sent me a message that the start up drive is nearly full..it's clogged with photos I haven't sorted through. So while purging my files, I cam ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />July 17th RED-SHOULDERED HAWK My computer has sent me a message that the start up drive is nearly full..it's clogged with photos I haven't sorted through. So while purging my files, I cam ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#592755717_QxMNe" title="July 17th RED-SHOULDERED HAWK My computer has sent me a message that the start up drive is nearly full..it's clogged with photos I haven't sorted through. So while purging my files, I cam ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG6806-signed-Florida-RSH/592755717_QxMNe-Th.jpg" width="107" height="150" alt="July 17th RED-SHOULDERED HAWK My computer has sent me a message that the start up drive is nearly full..it's clogged with photos I haven't sorted through. So while purging my files, I cam ..." title="July 17th RED-SHOULDERED HAWK My computer has sent me a message that the start up drive is nearly full..it's clogged with photos I haven't sorted through. So while purging my files, I cam ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG6806-signed-Florida-RSH/592755717_QxMNe-Th.jpg 2007-12-02 13:16:43 July 14th HEY, CAN'T A LION GET A LITTLE SHUT-EYE HERE? Taken at the Cleveland Zoo...after hours. Staff picnic at the Zoo on a hot and humid night. I know these guys live on the torrid p ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />July 14th HEY, CAN'T A LION GET A LITTLE SHUT-EYE HERE? Taken at the Cleveland Zoo...after hours. Staff picnic at the Zoo on a hot and humid night. I know these guys live on the torrid p ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#590849476_7bZF8" title="July 14th HEY, CAN'T A LION GET A LITTLE SHUT-EYE HERE? Taken at the Cleveland Zoo...after hours. Staff picnic at the Zoo on a hot and humid night. I know these guys live on the torrid p ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC1260-signedmale-lion3/590849476_7bZF8-Th.jpg" width="150" height="126" alt="July 14th HEY, CAN'T A LION GET A LITTLE SHUT-EYE HERE? Taken at the Cleveland Zoo...after hours. Staff picnic at the Zoo on a hot and humid night. I know these guys live on the torrid p ..." title="July 14th HEY, CAN'T A LION GET A LITTLE SHUT-EYE HERE? Taken at the Cleveland Zoo...after hours. Staff picnic at the Zoo on a hot and humid night. I know these guys live on the torrid p ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC1260-signedmale-lion3/590849476_7bZF8-Th.jpg 2009-07-10 05:55:26 July 10 THOSE WERE THE "GOOD OLD DAYS" I don't know how you all find interesting ways to shoot cars...but this was one that I saw at a car show last year with Carole and never got around t ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />July 10 THOSE WERE THE "GOOD OLD DAYS" I don't know how you all find interesting ways to shoot cars...but this was one that I saw at a car show last year with Carole and never got around t ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#587092036_wLUiV" title="July 10 THOSE WERE THE "GOOD OLD DAYS" I don't know how you all find interesting ways to shoot cars...but this was one that I saw at a car show last year with Carole and never got around t ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG8964-2-signed-old-car/587092036_wLUiV-Th.jpg" width="100" height="150" alt="July 10 THOSE WERE THE "GOOD OLD DAYS" I don't know how you all find interesting ways to shoot cars...but this was one that I saw at a car show last year with Carole and never got around t ..." title="July 10 THOSE WERE THE "GOOD OLD DAYS" I don't know how you all find interesting ways to shoot cars...but this was one that I saw at a car show last year with Carole and never got around t ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG8964-2-signed-old-car/587092036_wLUiV-Th.jpg 2008-08-09 13:07:00 July 9th Watercolor Wildflowers <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />July 9th Watercolor Wildflowers</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#586273502_ggkwq" title="July 9th Watercolor Wildflowers"><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC1167-still-life-flowers-2/586273502_ggkwq-Th.jpg" width="100" height="150" alt="July 9th Watercolor Wildflowers" title="July 9th Watercolor Wildflowers" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC1167-still-life-flowers-2/586273502_ggkwq-Th.jpg July 8th MILKWEED WITH A SURPRISE Have you ever smelled milkweed? It is like perfume to the nose. The flowers are pink and waxy and just a sphere of fragrant color! So...I decided to p ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />July 8th MILKWEED WITH A SURPRISE Have you ever smelled milkweed? It is like perfume to the nose. The flowers are pink and waxy and just a sphere of fragrant color! So...I decided to p ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#585123175_igsW8" title="July 8th MILKWEED WITH A SURPRISE Have you ever smelled milkweed? It is like perfume to the nose. The flowers are pink and waxy and just a sphere of fragrant color! So...I decided to p ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/tiny-caterpillar/585123175_igsW8-Th.jpg" width="150" height="116" alt="July 8th MILKWEED WITH A SURPRISE Have you ever smelled milkweed? It is like perfume to the nose. The flowers are pink and waxy and just a sphere of fragrant color! So...I decided to p ..." title="July 8th MILKWEED WITH A SURPRISE Have you ever smelled milkweed? It is like perfume to the nose. The flowers are pink and waxy and just a sphere of fragrant color! So...I decided to p ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/tiny-caterpillar/585123175_igsW8-Th.jpg July 7th SILVER-SPOTTED SKIPPER Can you say "Silver-Spotted Skipper slurping scrumptious sweet nectar"? LOL, Too much caffeine this morning I guess...Played around with the 70-300 out in ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />July 7th SILVER-SPOTTED SKIPPER Can you say "Silver-Spotted Skipper slurping scrumptious sweet nectar"? LOL, Too much caffeine this morning I guess...Played around with the 70-300 out in ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#584468597_qBSkS" title="July 7th SILVER-SPOTTED SKIPPER Can you say "Silver-Spotted Skipper slurping scrumptious sweet nectar"? LOL, Too much caffeine this morning I guess...Played around with the 70-300 out in ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC1099-silver-spotted-skipper/584468597_qBSkS-Th.jpg" width="150" height="120" alt="July 7th SILVER-SPOTTED SKIPPER Can you say "Silver-Spotted Skipper slurping scrumptious sweet nectar"? LOL, Too much caffeine this morning I guess...Played around with the 70-300 out in ..." title="July 7th SILVER-SPOTTED SKIPPER Can you say "Silver-Spotted Skipper slurping scrumptious sweet nectar"? LOL, Too much caffeine this morning I guess...Played around with the 70-300 out in ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC1099-silver-spotted-skipper/584468597_qBSkS-Th.jpg July 6th AMERICAN GOLDFINCH I bet I don't have to tell you how tickled I am with this shot! Besides posing in the perfect position (IMO),... here is the kicker, the amazing part, I shot t ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />July 6th AMERICAN GOLDFINCH I bet I don't have to tell you how tickled I am with this shot! Besides posing in the perfect position (IMO),... here is the kicker, the amazing part, I shot t ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#582841538_m3cVL" title="July 6th AMERICAN GOLDFINCH I bet I don't have to tell you how tickled I am with this shot! Besides posing in the perfect position (IMO),... here is the kicker, the amazing part, I shot t ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0923-signed-best-goldfinch/582841538_m3cVL-Th.jpg" width="100" height="150" alt="July 6th AMERICAN GOLDFINCH I bet I don't have to tell you how tickled I am with this shot! Besides posing in the perfect position (IMO),... here is the kicker, the amazing part, I shot t ..." title="July 6th AMERICAN GOLDFINCH I bet I don't have to tell you how tickled I am with this shot! Besides posing in the perfect position (IMO),... here is the kicker, the amazing part, I shot t ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0923-signed-best-goldfinch/582841538_m3cVL-Th.jpg July 5th Fledgling Female Rose-Breasted Grosbeak Looking a little bewildered, this female is one of two that was at the nature center. It's a little soft (darned!) but I loved the pose. ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />July 5th Fledgling Female Rose-Breasted Grosbeak Looking a little bewildered, this female is one of two that was at the nature center. It's a little soft (darned!) but I loved the pose. ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#582408780_gmBTG" title="July 5th Fledgling Female Rose-Breasted Grosbeak Looking a little bewildered, this female is one of two that was at the nature center. It's a little soft (darned!) but I loved the pose. ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0684-Young-Female-Grosbeak/582408780_gmBTG-Th.jpg" width="150" height="100" alt="July 5th Fledgling Female Rose-Breasted Grosbeak Looking a little bewildered, this female is one of two that was at the nature center. It's a little soft (darned!) but I loved the pose. ..." title="July 5th Fledgling Female Rose-Breasted Grosbeak Looking a little bewildered, this female is one of two that was at the nature center. It's a little soft (darned!) but I loved the pose. ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0684-Young-Female-Grosbeak/582408780_gmBTG-Th.jpg July 4, 2009 DID YOU SAY "FIREWORKS?" Happy 4th of July everyone in the US!! I hope all of my Smugmug friends around the world have a safe and happy holiday and/or weekend :-)! I want ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />July 4, 2009 DID YOU SAY "FIREWORKS?" Happy 4th of July everyone in the US!! I hope all of my Smugmug friends around the world have a safe and happy holiday and/or weekend :-)! I want ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#581411878_sf9PH" title="July 4, 2009 DID YOU SAY "FIREWORKS?" Happy 4th of July everyone in the US!! I hope all of my Smugmug friends around the world have a safe and happy holiday and/or weekend :-)! I want ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0707-signed-papa-cardinal-1/581411878_sf9PH-Th.jpg" width="150" height="120" alt="July 4, 2009 DID YOU SAY "FIREWORKS?" Happy 4th of July everyone in the US!! I hope all of my Smugmug friends around the world have a safe and happy holiday and/or weekend :-)! I want ..." title="July 4, 2009 DID YOU SAY "FIREWORKS?" Happy 4th of July everyone in the US!! I hope all of my Smugmug friends around the world have a safe and happy holiday and/or weekend :-)! I want ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0707-signed-papa-cardinal-1/581411878_sf9PH-Th.jpg July 3rd Female Cardinal I had so much fun photographing birds yesterday! This is one of several shots of a female cardinal. She is chewing on a piece of seed that she just cracked...Th ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />July 3rd Female Cardinal I had so much fun photographing birds yesterday! This is one of several shots of a female cardinal. She is chewing on a piece of seed that she just cracked...Th ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#580531762_dCmo4" title="July 3rd Female Cardinal I had so much fun photographing birds yesterday! This is one of several shots of a female cardinal. She is chewing on a piece of seed that she just cracked...Th ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0655-cropped-cardinal-with/580531762_dCmo4-Th.jpg" width="150" height="98" alt="July 3rd Female Cardinal I had so much fun photographing birds yesterday! This is one of several shots of a female cardinal. She is chewing on a piece of seed that she just cracked...Th ..." title="July 3rd Female Cardinal I had so much fun photographing birds yesterday! This is one of several shots of a female cardinal. She is chewing on a piece of seed that she just cracked...Th ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0655-cropped-cardinal-with/580531762_dCmo4-Th.jpg 2009-07-02 03:17:14 June 30, 2009 HAPPY 8TH ANNIVERSARY, HONEY Today we celebrate a wonderful 8 years of marriage. Bob and I met about 10 years ago on LOVE@AOL.... BEFORE online matches were the norm and ma ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />June 30, 2009 HAPPY 8TH ANNIVERSARY, HONEY Today we celebrate a wonderful 8 years of marriage. Bob and I met about 10 years ago on LOVE@AOL.... BEFORE online matches were the norm and ma ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#578148462_V6kxb" title="June 30, 2009 HAPPY 8TH ANNIVERSARY, HONEY Today we celebrate a wonderful 8 years of marriage. Bob and I met about 10 years ago on LOVE@AOL.... BEFORE online matches were the norm and ma ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0601-B-and-K-anniversary/578148462_V6kxb-Th.jpg" width="150" height="110" alt="June 30, 2009 HAPPY 8TH ANNIVERSARY, HONEY Today we celebrate a wonderful 8 years of marriage. Bob and I met about 10 years ago on LOVE@AOL.... BEFORE online matches were the norm and ma ..." title="June 30, 2009 HAPPY 8TH ANNIVERSARY, HONEY Today we celebrate a wonderful 8 years of marriage. Bob and I met about 10 years ago on LOVE@AOL.... BEFORE online matches were the norm and ma ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0601-B-and-K-anniversary/578148462_V6kxb-Th.jpg June 29th VERBENA Help needed :-) OK, I tried for a long time to change the frame color in Elements to frame this in the color of the verbena...how do you all do that? There are no preset ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />June 29th VERBENA Help needed :-) OK, I tried for a long time to change the frame color in Elements to frame this in the color of the verbena...how do you all do that? There are no preset ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#577237959_KKhgE" title="June 29th VERBENA Help needed :-) OK, I tried for a long time to change the frame color in Elements to frame this in the color of the verbena...how do you all do that? There are no preset ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0421-pink-verbena/577237959_KKhgE-Th.jpg" width="150" height="100" alt="June 29th VERBENA Help needed :-) OK, I tried for a long time to change the frame color in Elements to frame this in the color of the verbena...how do you all do that? There are no preset ..." title="June 29th VERBENA Help needed :-) OK, I tried for a long time to change the frame color in Elements to frame this in the color of the verbena...how do you all do that? There are no preset ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0421-pink-verbena/577237959_KKhgE-Th.jpg June 28th A SEA OF DAISIES This shot is almost straight out of the camera! I'm loving' my new camera now! <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />June 28th A SEA OF DAISIES This shot is almost straight out of the camera! I'm loving' my new camera now!</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#575716307_x8xro" title="June 28th A SEA OF DAISIES This shot is almost straight out of the camera! I'm loving' my new camera now!"><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0482-signed-narrow-petal/575716307_x8xro-Th.jpg" width="150" height="100" alt="June 28th A SEA OF DAISIES This shot is almost straight out of the camera! I'm loving' my new camera now!" title="June 28th A SEA OF DAISIES This shot is almost straight out of the camera! I'm loving' my new camera now!" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0482-signed-narrow-petal/575716307_x8xro-Th.jpg 2009-06-25 21:55:19 June 27th MOTH MULLIEN Isn't this a beautiful wildflower? I took this shot for John Bennett...apparently this flower also grows in Europe and hopefully England too. BEST VIEWED IN XL. M ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />June 27th MOTH MULLIEN Isn't this a beautiful wildflower? I took this shot for John Bennett...apparently this flower also grows in Europe and hopefully England too. BEST VIEWED IN XL. M ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#575261897_WhQ8m" title="June 27th MOTH MULLIEN Isn't this a beautiful wildflower? I took this shot for John Bennett...apparently this flower also grows in Europe and hopefully England too. BEST VIEWED IN XL. M ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0449-signed-moth-mullen/575261897_WhQ8m-Th.jpg" width="116" height="150" alt="June 27th MOTH MULLIEN Isn't this a beautiful wildflower? I took this shot for John Bennett...apparently this flower also grows in Europe and hopefully England too. BEST VIEWED IN XL. M ..." title="June 27th MOTH MULLIEN Isn't this a beautiful wildflower? I took this shot for John Bennett...apparently this flower also grows in Europe and hopefully England too. BEST VIEWED IN XL. M ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0449-signed-moth-mullen/575261897_WhQ8m-Th.jpg JUNE 24TH A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE I was experimenting with the big zoom that I am considering purchasing...Nikon 80-400 and caught a quick chance to capture this little gray squirrel keepi ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />JUNE 24TH A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE I was experimenting with the big zoom that I am considering purchasing...Nikon 80-400 and caught a quick chance to capture this little gray squirrel keepi ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#572837980_qUSAe" title="JUNE 24TH A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE I was experimenting with the big zoom that I am considering purchasing...Nikon 80-400 and caught a quick chance to capture this little gray squirrel keepi ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0356-signed-gray-sqrl-in/572837980_qUSAe-Th.jpg" width="150" height="150" alt="JUNE 24TH A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE I was experimenting with the big zoom that I am considering purchasing...Nikon 80-400 and caught a quick chance to capture this little gray squirrel keepi ..." title="JUNE 24TH A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE I was experimenting with the big zoom that I am considering purchasing...Nikon 80-400 and caught a quick chance to capture this little gray squirrel keepi ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0356-signed-gray-sqrl-in/572837980_qUSAe-Th.jpg 2009-06-23 05:37:52 June 22, 2009 ALL TUCKERED OUT! Hello everyone! If I were a squirrel, this would be a self portrait! I'm tired. Last weekend was the culmination of about a month of preparation for a v ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />June 22, 2009 ALL TUCKERED OUT! Hello everyone! If I were a squirrel, this would be a self portrait! I'm tired. Last weekend was the culmination of about a month of preparation for a v ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#570716277_RsQXA" title="June 22, 2009 ALL TUCKERED OUT! Hello everyone! If I were a squirrel, this would be a self portrait! I'm tired. Last weekend was the culmination of about a month of preparation for a v ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0198/570716277_RsQXA-Th.jpg" width="150" height="150" alt="June 22, 2009 ALL TUCKERED OUT! Hello everyone! If I were a squirrel, this would be a self portrait! I'm tired. Last weekend was the culmination of about a month of preparation for a v ..." title="June 22, 2009 ALL TUCKERED OUT! Hello everyone! If I were a squirrel, this would be a self portrait! I'm tired. Last weekend was the culmination of about a month of preparation for a v ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0198/570716277_RsQXA-Th.jpg 2009-06-21 00:26:34 June 16th CEDAR WAXWING (SMUGMUG STYLE ;-)) I decided to frame this image in the style of so many of your stunning images.. I think I finally "get" the idea in Elements on how you can l ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />June 16th CEDAR WAXWING (SMUGMUG STYLE ;-)) I decided to frame this image in the style of so many of your stunning images.. I think I finally "get" the idea in Elements on how you can l ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#565481823_82LU8" title="June 16th CEDAR WAXWING (SMUGMUG STYLE ;-)) I decided to frame this image in the style of so many of your stunning images.. I think I finally "get" the idea in Elements on how you can l ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC166-signed-frame-cedar-wax/565481823_82LU8-Th.jpg" width="150" height="103" alt="June 16th CEDAR WAXWING (SMUGMUG STYLE ;-)) I decided to frame this image in the style of so many of your stunning images.. I think I finally "get" the idea in Elements on how you can l ..." title="June 16th CEDAR WAXWING (SMUGMUG STYLE ;-)) I decided to frame this image in the style of so many of your stunning images.. I think I finally "get" the idea in Elements on how you can l ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC166-signed-frame-cedar-wax/565481823_82LU8-Th.jpg 2009-06-15 21:51:38 June 11, 2009 FLEDGLING DOWNY WOODPECKER The details are so much better in the XL size...if you care to look. This image, captured in the rain, caused me to notice that the young birds ha ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />June 11, 2009 FLEDGLING DOWNY WOODPECKER The details are so much better in the XL size...if you care to look. This image, captured in the rain, caused me to notice that the young birds ha ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#561053092_uG28e" title="June 11, 2009 FLEDGLING DOWNY WOODPECKER The details are so much better in the XL size...if you care to look. This image, captured in the rain, caused me to notice that the young birds ha ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC1465-signed-young-downy/561053092_uG28e-Th.jpg" width="120" height="150" alt="June 11, 2009 FLEDGLING DOWNY WOODPECKER The details are so much better in the XL size...if you care to look. This image, captured in the rain, caused me to notice that the young birds ha ..." title="June 11, 2009 FLEDGLING DOWNY WOODPECKER The details are so much better in the XL size...if you care to look. This image, captured in the rain, caused me to notice that the young birds ha ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC1465-signed-young-downy/561053092_uG28e-Th.jpg 2009-06-11 00:19:52 June 11, 2009 WET CHICKADEE A very shadowy capture...the best of about 5 that I got before the bird left. Any suggestions on how to effectively get rid of that distracting background? <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />June 11, 2009 WET CHICKADEE A very shadowy capture...the best of about 5 that I got before the bird left. Any suggestions on how to effectively get rid of that distracting background?</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#560912688_mhWLe" title="June 11, 2009 WET CHICKADEE A very shadowy capture...the best of about 5 that I got before the bird left. Any suggestions on how to effectively get rid of that distracting background?"><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0071-wet-chickadee-copy/560912688_mhWLe-Th.jpg" width="150" height="119" alt="June 11, 2009 WET CHICKADEE A very shadowy capture...the best of about 5 that I got before the bird left. Any suggestions on how to effectively get rid of that distracting background?" title="June 11, 2009 WET CHICKADEE A very shadowy capture...the best of about 5 that I got before the bird left. Any suggestions on how to effectively get rid of that distracting background?" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0071-wet-chickadee-copy/560912688_mhWLe-Th.jpg June 10th BORDER COLLIE This is for Agilitypics...you make it look so easy! It's NOT!! This is a young pup anxious to get back to herding some goats! He was at a demonstration for Farm D ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />June 10th BORDER COLLIE This is for Agilitypics...you make it look so easy! It's NOT!! This is a young pup anxious to get back to herding some goats! He was at a demonstration for Farm D ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#560124788_4Ek5B" title="June 10th BORDER COLLIE This is for Agilitypics...you make it look so easy! It's NOT!! This is a young pup anxious to get back to herding some goats! He was at a demonstration for Farm D ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0044-signed-border-collie2/560124788_4Ek5B-Th.jpg" width="150" height="108" alt="June 10th BORDER COLLIE This is for Agilitypics...you make it look so easy! It's NOT!! This is a young pup anxious to get back to herding some goats! He was at a demonstration for Farm D ..." title="June 10th BORDER COLLIE This is for Agilitypics...you make it look so easy! It's NOT!! This is a young pup anxious to get back to herding some goats! He was at a demonstration for Farm D ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0044-signed-border-collie2/560124788_4Ek5B-Th.jpg 2009-06-06 01:10:50 JUNE 8, 2009 LADY BUG AKA ( per my husband's creative term yesterday), "The Garden Police." Since the lady bugs eat the aphids that suck all the plant juices and harm the plants, they a ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />JUNE 8, 2009 LADY BUG AKA ( per my husband's creative term yesterday), "The Garden Police." Since the lady bugs eat the aphids that suck all the plant juices and harm the plants, they a ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#558163512_huTSK" title="JUNE 8, 2009 LADY BUG AKA ( per my husband's creative term yesterday), "The Garden Police." Since the lady bugs eat the aphids that suck all the plant juices and harm the plants, they a ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0187-ladybug-1a/558163512_huTSK-Th.jpg" width="150" height="119" alt="JUNE 8, 2009 LADY BUG AKA ( per my husband's creative term yesterday), "The Garden Police." Since the lady bugs eat the aphids that suck all the plant juices and harm the plants, they a ..." title="JUNE 8, 2009 LADY BUG AKA ( per my husband's creative term yesterday), "The Garden Police." Since the lady bugs eat the aphids that suck all the plant juices and harm the plants, they a ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0187-ladybug-1a/558163512_huTSK-Th.jpg 2009-06-07 21:56:00 June 5, 2009 ROSES ARE RED MY LOVE.... My one rose is blooming again this year. The bush is so small it only grows one flower and then rests until the next spring. I should be back consis ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />June 5, 2009 ROSES ARE RED MY LOVE.... My one rose is blooming again this year. The bush is so small it only grows one flower and then rests until the next spring. I should be back consis ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#555450579_bzoHw" title="June 5, 2009 ROSES ARE RED MY LOVE.... My one rose is blooming again this year. The bush is so small it only grows one flower and then rests until the next spring. I should be back consis ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0311-Red-Rose-1-2009/555450579_bzoHw-Th.jpg" width="100" height="150" alt="June 5, 2009 ROSES ARE RED MY LOVE.... My one rose is blooming again this year. The bush is so small it only grows one flower and then rests until the next spring. I should be back consis ..." title="June 5, 2009 ROSES ARE RED MY LOVE.... My one rose is blooming again this year. The bush is so small it only grows one flower and then rests until the next spring. I should be back consis ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0311-Red-Rose-1-2009/555450579_bzoHw-Th.jpg May 30, 2009 IF I DON'T LOOK AT HER...MAYBE SHE WON'T SEE ME?? This Eastern Chipmunk came to a screeching halt as he ran across the grass in search of sunflower seeds... He never looked ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />May 30, 2009 IF I DON'T LOOK AT HER...MAYBE SHE WON'T SEE ME?? This Eastern Chipmunk came to a screeching halt as he ran across the grass in search of sunflower seeds... He never looked ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#549893226_Urct2" title="May 30, 2009 IF I DON'T LOOK AT HER...MAYBE SHE WON'T SEE ME?? This Eastern Chipmunk came to a screeching halt as he ran across the grass in search of sunflower seeds... He never looked ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0094-signed-Chipmunk-in-the/549893226_Urct2-Th.jpg" width="150" height="150" alt="May 30, 2009 IF I DON'T LOOK AT HER...MAYBE SHE WON'T SEE ME?? This Eastern Chipmunk came to a screeching halt as he ran across the grass in search of sunflower seeds... He never looked ..." title="May 30, 2009 IF I DON'T LOOK AT HER...MAYBE SHE WON'T SEE ME?? This Eastern Chipmunk came to a screeching halt as he ran across the grass in search of sunflower seeds... He never looked ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0094-signed-Chipmunk-in-the/549893226_Urct2-Th.jpg 2009-05-28 05:03:01 May 29, 2009 SURPRISE VISITOR......PILEATED WOODPECKER Thank you everyone for your compliments on yesterday's dogwood photo. It's exciting to share a photo that I really like with photog ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />May 29, 2009 SURPRISE VISITOR......PILEATED WOODPECKER Thank you everyone for your compliments on yesterday's dogwood photo. It's exciting to share a photo that I really like with photog ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#549212653_MwJt4" title="May 29, 2009 SURPRISE VISITOR......PILEATED WOODPECKER Thank you everyone for your compliments on yesterday's dogwood photo. It's exciting to share a photo that I really like with photog ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0111-signed-pileated/549212653_MwJt4-Th.jpg" width="116" height="150" alt="May 29, 2009 SURPRISE VISITOR......PILEATED WOODPECKER Thank you everyone for your compliments on yesterday's dogwood photo. It's exciting to share a photo that I really like with photog ..." title="May 29, 2009 SURPRISE VISITOR......PILEATED WOODPECKER Thank you everyone for your compliments on yesterday's dogwood photo. It's exciting to share a photo that I really like with photog ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0111-signed-pileated/549212653_MwJt4-Th.jpg 2009-05-28 07:00:51 May 30,2009 DOGWOOD Getting this photo ready for posting was a 2 day project, as I was trying to learn how to make those "see through frames" that so many of you have been using lately. T ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />May 30,2009 DOGWOOD Getting this photo ready for posting was a 2 day project, as I was trying to learn how to make those "see through frames" that so many of you have been using lately. T ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#547989385_YeDKQ" title="May 30,2009 DOGWOOD Getting this photo ready for posting was a 2 day project, as I was trying to learn how to make those "see through frames" that so many of you have been using lately. T ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0036-Framed-signed-dogwood1/547989385_YeDKQ-Th.jpg" width="100" height="150" alt="May 30,2009 DOGWOOD Getting this photo ready for posting was a 2 day project, as I was trying to learn how to make those "see through frames" that so many of you have been using lately. T ..." title="May 30,2009 DOGWOOD Getting this photo ready for posting was a 2 day project, as I was trying to learn how to make those "see through frames" that so many of you have been using lately. T ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0036-Framed-signed-dogwood1/547989385_YeDKQ-Th.jpg May 26, 2009 THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR YOUR THOUGHTS AND COMMENTS REGARDING YESTERDAY'S PHOTO REMEMBRANCE OF SGT. JOHNNY PERALEZ. I HAVE FORWARDED THE LINK TO MY SON WHO WILL SHARE YOUR COMME ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />May 26, 2009 THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR YOUR THOUGHTS AND COMMENTS REGARDING YESTERDAY'S PHOTO REMEMBRANCE OF SGT. JOHNNY PERALEZ. I HAVE FORWARDED THE LINK TO MY SON WHO WILL SHARE YOUR COMME ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#546517579_a7UoV" title="May 26, 2009 THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR YOUR THOUGHTS AND COMMENTS REGARDING YESTERDAY'S PHOTO REMEMBRANCE OF SGT. JOHNNY PERALEZ. I HAVE FORWARDED THE LINK TO MY SON WHO WILL SHARE YOUR COMME ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG1338-signed-Florida-Scrub/546517579_a7UoV-Th.jpg" width="115" height="150" alt="May 26, 2009 THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR YOUR THOUGHTS AND COMMENTS REGARDING YESTERDAY'S PHOTO REMEMBRANCE OF SGT. JOHNNY PERALEZ. I HAVE FORWARDED THE LINK TO MY SON WHO WILL SHARE YOUR COMME ..." title="May 26, 2009 THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR YOUR THOUGHTS AND COMMENTS REGARDING YESTERDAY'S PHOTO REMEMBRANCE OF SGT. JOHNNY PERALEZ. I HAVE FORWARDED THE LINK TO MY SON WHO WILL SHARE YOUR COMME ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG1338-signed-Florida-Scrub/546517579_a7UoV-Th.jpg May 25, 2009 TRIBUTE TO A FALLEN SOLDIER My son Mike, who is working in Afghanistan, ordered a memorial bracelet for a fallen soldier. Sgt. Johnny Peralez Jr. was the trauma medic in the ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />May 25, 2009 TRIBUTE TO A FALLEN SOLDIER My son Mike, who is working in Afghanistan, ordered a memorial bracelet for a fallen soldier. Sgt. Johnny Peralez Jr. was the trauma medic in the ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#543842865_FiheG" title="May 25, 2009 TRIBUTE TO A FALLEN SOLDIER My son Mike, who is working in Afghanistan, ordered a memorial bracelet for a fallen soldier. Sgt. Johnny Peralez Jr. was the trauma medic in the ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0074-Iraq-Remembrance/543842865_FiheG-Th.jpg" width="150" height="100" alt="May 25, 2009 TRIBUTE TO A FALLEN SOLDIER My son Mike, who is working in Afghanistan, ordered a memorial bracelet for a fallen soldier. Sgt. Johnny Peralez Jr. was the trauma medic in the ..." title="May 25, 2009 TRIBUTE TO A FALLEN SOLDIER My son Mike, who is working in Afghanistan, ordered a memorial bracelet for a fallen soldier. Sgt. Johnny Peralez Jr. was the trauma medic in the ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0074-Iraq-Remembrance/543842865_FiheG-Th.jpg 2009-05-23 02:23:35 Blue-Headed Vireo Sharper in larger image, I was so happy to get this shot in low light...hand held. <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />Blue-Headed Vireo Sharper in larger image, I was so happy to get this shot in low light...hand held.</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#544560972_RwzFH" title="Blue-Headed Vireo Sharper in larger image, I was so happy to get this shot in low light...hand held."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0012-blue-headed-vireo-1-3/544560972_RwzFH-Th.jpg" width="150" height="120" alt="Blue-Headed Vireo Sharper in larger image, I was so happy to get this shot in low light...hand held." title="Blue-Headed Vireo Sharper in larger image, I was so happy to get this shot in low light...hand held." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0012-blue-headed-vireo-1-3/544560972_RwzFH-Th.jpg May 23, 2009 CLEMATIS Nothing special today...I have been experimenting with Bob's 70-300 Nikon lens. It does well hand held for macro type shots...I'm impressed. I posted this for Kathy ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />May 23, 2009 CLEMATIS Nothing special today...I have been experimenting with Bob's 70-300 Nikon lens. It does well hand held for macro type shots...I'm impressed. I posted this for Kathy ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#543704800_STyKa" title="May 23, 2009 CLEMATIS Nothing special today...I have been experimenting with Bob's 70-300 Nikon lens. It does well hand held for macro type shots...I'm impressed. I posted this for Kathy ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0046-Clematis-signed/543704800_STyKa-Th.jpg" width="150" height="100" alt="May 23, 2009 CLEMATIS Nothing special today...I have been experimenting with Bob's 70-300 Nikon lens. It does well hand held for macro type shots...I'm impressed. I posted this for Kathy ..." title="May 23, 2009 CLEMATIS Nothing special today...I have been experimenting with Bob's 70-300 Nikon lens. It does well hand held for macro type shots...I'm impressed. I posted this for Kathy ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0046-Clematis-signed/543704800_STyKa-Th.jpg May 3, 2009 ~ SPRING ~ For me, nothing says SPRING like tulips and daffodils! Shhhh, don't tell my mom that this is the front of her Mother's Day card next week. (I lost myself in the ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />May 3, 2009 ~ SPRING ~ For me, nothing says SPRING like tulips and daffodils! Shhhh, don't tell my mom that this is the front of her Mother's Day card next week. (I lost myself in the ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#526796798_77D8W" title="May 3, 2009 ~ SPRING ~ For me, nothing says SPRING like tulips and daffodils! Shhhh, don't tell my mom that this is the front of her Mother's Day card next week. (I lost myself in the ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0588-watercolor-tulips/526796798_77D8W-Th.jpg" width="100" height="150" alt="May 3, 2009 ~ SPRING ~ For me, nothing says SPRING like tulips and daffodils! Shhhh, don't tell my mom that this is the front of her Mother's Day card next week. (I lost myself in the ..." title="May 3, 2009 ~ SPRING ~ For me, nothing says SPRING like tulips and daffodils! Shhhh, don't tell my mom that this is the front of her Mother's Day card next week. (I lost myself in the ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0588-watercolor-tulips/526796798_77D8W-Th.jpg 2009-04-28 23:28:12 TULIP Spring has nearly passed me by, but in the past few days I have taken a little time for myself to capture what is left of the spring flowers. My husband's surgery went well, but othe ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />TULIP Spring has nearly passed me by, but in the past few days I have taken a little time for myself to capture what is left of the spring flowers. My husband's surgery went well, but othe ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#525584621_tcBPe" title="TULIP Spring has nearly passed me by, but in the past few days I have taken a little time for myself to capture what is left of the spring flowers. My husband's surgery went well, but othe ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0608-web-Signed-Pink-tulip/525584621_tcBPe-Th.jpg" width="100" height="150" alt="TULIP Spring has nearly passed me by, but in the past few days I have taken a little time for myself to capture what is left of the spring flowers. My husband's surgery went well, but othe ..." title="TULIP Spring has nearly passed me by, but in the past few days I have taken a little time for myself to capture what is left of the spring flowers. My husband's surgery went well, but othe ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0608-web-Signed-Pink-tulip/525584621_tcBPe-Th.jpg April 8th DROLL YANKEES POSTER CHILD? Round two in the chipmunk photos. I didn't get a good photo for today, this one, newly discovered this morning, was a little out of focus, but his e ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />April 8th DROLL YANKEES POSTER CHILD? Round two in the chipmunk photos. I didn't get a good photo for today, this one, newly discovered this morning, was a little out of focus, but his e ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#508298303_CwQ84" title="April 8th DROLL YANKEES POSTER CHILD? Round two in the chipmunk photos. I didn't get a good photo for today, this one, newly discovered this morning, was a little out of focus, but his e ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0346-chipmunk-at-feeder-2/508298303_CwQ84-Th-1.jpg" width="150" height="150" alt="April 8th DROLL YANKEES POSTER CHILD? Round two in the chipmunk photos. I didn't get a good photo for today, this one, newly discovered this morning, was a little out of focus, but his e ..." title="April 8th DROLL YANKEES POSTER CHILD? Round two in the chipmunk photos. I didn't get a good photo for today, this one, newly discovered this morning, was a little out of focus, but his e ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0346-chipmunk-at-feeder-2/508298303_CwQ84-Th-1.jpg 2009-04-06 06:25:37 April 7 2009 BREAKFAST IN THE SNOW 2009 Viewer's Choice First Place Winner at North Chagrin Nature Center photo contest. <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />April 7 2009 BREAKFAST IN THE SNOW 2009 Viewer's Choice First Place Winner at North Chagrin Nature Center photo contest.</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#507400747_V8B9L" title="April 7 2009 BREAKFAST IN THE SNOW 2009 Viewer's Choice First Place Winner at North Chagrin Nature Center photo contest."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0358-signed-chipmunk-on/507400747_V8B9L-Th.jpg" width="150" height="150" alt="April 7 2009 BREAKFAST IN THE SNOW 2009 Viewer's Choice First Place Winner at North Chagrin Nature Center photo contest." title="April 7 2009 BREAKFAST IN THE SNOW 2009 Viewer's Choice First Place Winner at North Chagrin Nature Center photo contest." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0358-signed-chipmunk-on/507400747_V8B9L-Th.jpg 2009-04-06 06:42:25 4/3/09 ONE SHELL OF A NUT! This is my buddy Bubba again. He's still coming home for some yummy nuts. Late afternoon sun gave me a chance to catch him snacking...and do some more paying w ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />4/3/09 ONE SHELL OF A NUT! This is my buddy Bubba again. He's still coming home for some yummy nuts. Late afternoon sun gave me a chance to catch him snacking...and do some more paying w ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#504431158_NwKZd" title="4/3/09 ONE SHELL OF A NUT! This is my buddy Bubba again. He's still coming home for some yummy nuts. Late afternoon sun gave me a chance to catch him snacking...and do some more paying w ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0309-signed-Bubba-eating-a/504431158_NwKZd-Th.jpg" width="150" height="150" alt="4/3/09 ONE SHELL OF A NUT! This is my buddy Bubba again. He's still coming home for some yummy nuts. Late afternoon sun gave me a chance to catch him snacking...and do some more paying w ..." title="4/3/09 ONE SHELL OF A NUT! This is my buddy Bubba again. He's still coming home for some yummy nuts. Late afternoon sun gave me a chance to catch him snacking...and do some more paying w ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0309-signed-Bubba-eating-a/504431158_NwKZd-Th.jpg 2009-04-02 05:14:26 4/2/09 INTO THE LIGHT Here I am late posting again. There just aren't enough hours in the day for everything I need to be doing these days! Thanks everyone for your sage advice on the ca ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />4/2/09 INTO THE LIGHT Here I am late posting again. There just aren't enough hours in the day for everything I need to be doing these days! Thanks everyone for your sage advice on the ca ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#504175154_RKajX" title="4/2/09 INTO THE LIGHT Here I am late posting again. There just aren't enough hours in the day for everything I need to be doing these days! Thanks everyone for your sage advice on the ca ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0287-crocus/504175154_RKajX-Th.jpg" width="100" height="150" alt="4/2/09 INTO THE LIGHT Here I am late posting again. There just aren't enough hours in the day for everything I need to be doing these days! Thanks everyone for your sage advice on the ca ..." title="4/2/09 INTO THE LIGHT Here I am late posting again. There just aren't enough hours in the day for everything I need to be doing these days! Thanks everyone for your sage advice on the ca ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0287-crocus/504175154_RKajX-Th.jpg 4/1/09 GARDEN GLASS This was a quick one from the garden this morning. I went out to take side by side photos with the Canon and Nikon and later discovered that I didn't have ALL the sett ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />4/1/09 GARDEN GLASS This was a quick one from the garden this morning. I went out to take side by side photos with the Canon and Nikon and later discovered that I didn't have ALL the sett ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#503396668_KFUtW" title="4/1/09 GARDEN GLASS This was a quick one from the garden this morning. I went out to take side by side photos with the Canon and Nikon and later discovered that I didn't have ALL the sett ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG9825-Garden-Glass/503396668_KFUtW-Th.jpg" width="150" height="99" alt="4/1/09 GARDEN GLASS This was a quick one from the garden this morning. I went out to take side by side photos with the Canon and Nikon and later discovered that I didn't have ALL the sett ..." title="4/1/09 GARDEN GLASS This was a quick one from the garden this morning. I went out to take side by side photos with the Canon and Nikon and later discovered that I didn't have ALL the sett ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG9825-Garden-Glass/503396668_KFUtW-Th.jpg 2009-04-01 10:18:49 3/30/09 FEMALE WOOD DUCK I apologize for being absent...and I will still be visiting occasionally for a while... I DO miss the dailies. Things are really busy around here and my time is v ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />3/30/09 FEMALE WOOD DUCK I apologize for being absent...and I will still be visiting occasionally for a while... I DO miss the dailies. Things are really busy around here and my time is v ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#501991044_jx59V" title="3/30/09 FEMALE WOOD DUCK I apologize for being absent...and I will still be visiting occasionally for a while... I DO miss the dailies. Things are really busy around here and my time is v ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0199-female-wood-duck-2/501991044_jx59V-Th.jpg" width="150" height="100" alt="3/30/09 FEMALE WOOD DUCK I apologize for being absent...and I will still be visiting occasionally for a while... I DO miss the dailies. Things are really busy around here and my time is v ..." title="3/30/09 FEMALE WOOD DUCK I apologize for being absent...and I will still be visiting occasionally for a while... I DO miss the dailies. Things are really busy around here and my time is v ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0199-female-wood-duck-2/501991044_jx59V-Th.jpg March 21, 2009 AWESOME AZALEAS It's Spring in Cleveland, but we're no where near daffodils or azaleas. In fact the greens are just poking out of the ground. These beauties were taken at ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />March 21, 2009 AWESOME AZALEAS It's Spring in Cleveland, but we're no where near daffodils or azaleas. In fact the greens are just poking out of the ground. These beauties were taken at ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#495838914_aEaR5" title="March 21, 2009 AWESOME AZALEAS It's Spring in Cleveland, but we're no where near daffodils or azaleas. In fact the greens are just poking out of the ground. These beauties were taken at ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0103/495838914_aEaR5-Th.jpg" width="150" height="100" alt="March 21, 2009 AWESOME AZALEAS It's Spring in Cleveland, but we're no where near daffodils or azaleas. In fact the greens are just poking out of the ground. These beauties were taken at ..." title="March 21, 2009 AWESOME AZALEAS It's Spring in Cleveland, but we're no where near daffodils or azaleas. In fact the greens are just poking out of the ground. These beauties were taken at ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC0103/495838914_aEaR5-Th.jpg 3/20/09 DELICIOUS! There's nothing like a pecan on a cold March morning! (Eastern Gray Squirrel) <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />3/20/09 DELICIOUS! There's nothing like a pecan on a cold March morning! (Eastern Gray Squirrel)</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#495077618_k6rTy" title="3/20/09 DELICIOUS! There's nothing like a pecan on a cold March morning! (Eastern Gray Squirrel)"><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG9784-signed-Bunny-squirrel/495077618_k6rTy-Th.jpg" width="150" height="150" alt="3/20/09 DELICIOUS! There's nothing like a pecan on a cold March morning! (Eastern Gray Squirrel)" title="3/20/09 DELICIOUS! There's nothing like a pecan on a cold March morning! (Eastern Gray Squirrel)" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG9784-signed-Bunny-squirrel/495077618_k6rTy-Th.jpg 2009-03-18 15:32:36 3/19/09 SENSATIONAL PATTERNS Taken in the atrium of the Carnival Ship, Sensation, I captured the repeating patterns and colorful lighting on our ship. I haven't had a camera in my hands u ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />3/19/09 SENSATIONAL PATTERNS Taken in the atrium of the Carnival Ship, Sensation, I captured the repeating patterns and colorful lighting on our ship. I haven't had a camera in my hands u ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#494501580_L5Nig" title="3/19/09 SENSATIONAL PATTERNS Taken in the atrium of the Carnival Ship, Sensation, I captured the repeating patterns and colorful lighting on our ship. I haven't had a camera in my hands u ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG9520-signed-Carnival/494501580_L5Nig-Th.jpg" width="150" height="150" alt="3/19/09 SENSATIONAL PATTERNS Taken in the atrium of the Carnival Ship, Sensation, I captured the repeating patterns and colorful lighting on our ship. I haven't had a camera in my hands u ..." title="3/19/09 SENSATIONAL PATTERNS Taken in the atrium of the Carnival Ship, Sensation, I captured the repeating patterns and colorful lighting on our ship. I haven't had a camera in my hands u ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG9520-signed-Carnival/494501580_L5Nig-Th.jpg 2009-02-16 16:48:52 3/5/09 Ok, so we had fun with this one...Bob is holding the mug she is offering..not pointing at the over-flowing cleavage! "Bluebeard" had muscles as hard as a rock ;-) ...be still my he ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />3/5/09 Ok, so we had fun with this one...Bob is holding the mug she is offering..not pointing at the over-flowing cleavage! "Bluebeard" had muscles as hard as a rock ;-) ...be still my he ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#485616066_ZoprE" title="3/5/09 Ok, so we had fun with this one...Bob is holding the mug she is offering..not pointing at the over-flowing cleavage! "Bluebeard" had muscles as hard as a rock ;-) ...be still my he ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Kim-and-Bob-pirate-collage-2/485616066_ZoprE-Th.jpg" width="150" height="150" alt="3/5/09 Ok, so we had fun with this one...Bob is holding the mug she is offering..not pointing at the over-flowing cleavage! "Bluebeard" had muscles as hard as a rock ;-) ...be still my he ..." title="3/5/09 Ok, so we had fun with this one...Bob is holding the mug she is offering..not pointing at the over-flowing cleavage! "Bluebeard" had muscles as hard as a rock ;-) ...be still my he ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Kim-and-Bob-pirate-collage-2/485616066_ZoprE-Th.jpg 3/4/09 SAMMY This kitty is my sister-in-law Anne's cat. You saw his picture a while back looking through the grasses in her yard in Michigan. I captured this image at the same time, but ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />3/4/09 SAMMY This kitty is my sister-in-law Anne's cat. You saw his picture a while back looking through the grasses in her yard in Michigan. I captured this image at the same time, but ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#484825341_KBVDw" title="3/4/09 SAMMY This kitty is my sister-in-law Anne's cat. You saw his picture a while back looking through the grasses in her yard in Michigan. I captured this image at the same time, but ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG0699-Sammy-Poster-edges/484825341_KBVDw-Th.jpg" width="150" height="126" alt="3/4/09 SAMMY This kitty is my sister-in-law Anne's cat. You saw his picture a while back looking through the grasses in her yard in Michigan. I captured this image at the same time, but ..." title="3/4/09 SAMMY This kitty is my sister-in-law Anne's cat. You saw his picture a while back looking through the grasses in her yard in Michigan. I captured this image at the same time, but ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG0699-Sammy-Poster-edges/484825341_KBVDw-Th.jpg 2009-01-01 13:44:04 3/3/09 PATIENCE Alligator at Merritt Island, Florida. They all are ever-so patient!! I'm not happy with the color I achieved in the post processing...but here he or she is! I will be a ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />3/3/09 PATIENCE Alligator at Merritt Island, Florida. They all are ever-so patient!! I'm not happy with the color I achieved in the post processing...but here he or she is! I will be a ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#484436395_mBXPu" title="3/3/09 PATIENCE Alligator at Merritt Island, Florida. They all are ever-so patient!! I'm not happy with the color I achieved in the post processing...but here he or she is! I will be a ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG9435-Alligator-2/484436395_mBXPu-Th.jpg" width="150" height="150" alt="3/3/09 PATIENCE Alligator at Merritt Island, Florida. They all are ever-so patient!! I'm not happy with the color I achieved in the post processing...but here he or she is! I will be a ..." title="3/3/09 PATIENCE Alligator at Merritt Island, Florida. They all are ever-so patient!! I'm not happy with the color I achieved in the post processing...but here he or she is! I will be a ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG9435-Alligator-2/484436395_mBXPu-Th.jpg 3/2/09 WALL FLOWER or "HITTING A BRICK WALL" I took Jean-Yves Hudson's challenge literally and created a piece of art from his wall photo posted the other day. http://ifocus.smugmug.com/g ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />3/2/09 WALL FLOWER or "HITTING A BRICK WALL" I took Jean-Yves Hudson's challenge literally and created a piece of art from his wall photo posted the other day. http://ifocus.smugmug.com/g ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#483431121_XcHYF" title="3/2/09 WALL FLOWER or "HITTING A BRICK WALL" I took Jean-Yves Hudson's challenge literally and created a piece of art from his wall photo posted the other day. http://ifocus.smugmug.com/g ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC8830-WALL-3-copy/483431121_XcHYF-Th.jpg" width="150" height="100" alt="3/2/09 WALL FLOWER or "HITTING A BRICK WALL" I took Jean-Yves Hudson's challenge literally and created a piece of art from his wall photo posted the other day. http://ifocus.smugmug.com/g ..." title="3/2/09 WALL FLOWER or "HITTING A BRICK WALL" I took Jean-Yves Hudson's challenge literally and created a piece of art from his wall photo posted the other day. http://ifocus.smugmug.com/g ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/DSC8830-WALL-3-copy/483431121_XcHYF-Th.jpg 2009-02-23 17:44:21 3/1/09 HOPEFUL This is one of two shots of a young pelican hoping this fisherman will be generous! He was sooo patient. The adults and other juveniles were in the water below waiting as w ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />3/1/09 HOPEFUL This is one of two shots of a young pelican hoping this fisherman will be generous! He was sooo patient. The adults and other juveniles were in the water below waiting as w ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#482953156_WPTCj" title="3/1/09 HOPEFUL This is one of two shots of a young pelican hoping this fisherman will be generous! He was sooo patient. The adults and other juveniles were in the water below waiting as w ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG0746-Signed-Hopeful-Pelican/482953156_WPTCj-Th.jpg" width="150" height="105" alt="3/1/09 HOPEFUL This is one of two shots of a young pelican hoping this fisherman will be generous! He was sooo patient. The adults and other juveniles were in the water below waiting as w ..." title="3/1/09 HOPEFUL This is one of two shots of a young pelican hoping this fisherman will be generous! He was sooo patient. The adults and other juveniles were in the water below waiting as w ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG0746-Signed-Hopeful-Pelican/482953156_WPTCj-Th.jpg 2009-02-09 14:53:36 2/28/09 BROWN PELICAN This fellow was sitting on the beach posing for me for about a half an hour. I love that blue eye! He was waiting and watching the men fishing in hopes of getting a ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />2/28/09 BROWN PELICAN This fellow was sitting on the beach posing for me for about a half an hour. I love that blue eye! He was waiting and watching the men fishing in hopes of getting a ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#482213626_MtotC" title="2/28/09 BROWN PELICAN This fellow was sitting on the beach posing for me for about a half an hour. I love that blue eye! He was waiting and watching the men fishing in hopes of getting a ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG0037-signed-Canvas-frame/482213626_MtotC-Th.jpg" width="150" height="100" alt="2/28/09 BROWN PELICAN This fellow was sitting on the beach posing for me for about a half an hour. I love that blue eye! He was waiting and watching the men fishing in hopes of getting a ..." title="2/28/09 BROWN PELICAN This fellow was sitting on the beach posing for me for about a half an hour. I love that blue eye! He was waiting and watching the men fishing in hopes of getting a ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG0037-signed-Canvas-frame/482213626_MtotC-Th.jpg 2009-02-08 15:06:55 2/27/09 SUNRISE OVER PARADISE Taken at 6:47 Am, I finally got the knack of getting up early enough to run out on deck for sunrise (not easy when you have an inside cabin and have no refere ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />2/27/09 SUNRISE OVER PARADISE Taken at 6:47 Am, I finally got the knack of getting up early enough to run out on deck for sunrise (not easy when you have an inside cabin and have no refere ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#481630559_LgkNJ" title="2/27/09 SUNRISE OVER PARADISE Taken at 6:47 Am, I finally got the knack of getting up early enough to run out on deck for sunrise (not easy when you have an inside cabin and have no refere ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG9537-Final-Sunrise-in/481630559_LgkNJ-Th-1.jpg" width="150" height="100" alt="2/27/09 SUNRISE OVER PARADISE Taken at 6:47 Am, I finally got the knack of getting up early enough to run out on deck for sunrise (not easy when you have an inside cabin and have no refere ..." title="2/27/09 SUNRISE OVER PARADISE Taken at 6:47 Am, I finally got the knack of getting up early enough to run out on deck for sunrise (not easy when you have an inside cabin and have no refere ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG9537-Final-Sunrise-in/481630559_LgkNJ-Th-1.jpg 2/26/09 BANANAQUIT I know you all have been waiting for some unusual bird shots...this is one of only a couple that was worth posting...This beautiful little bird was photographed in the B ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />2/26/09 BANANAQUIT I know you all have been waiting for some unusual bird shots...this is one of only a couple that was worth posting...This beautiful little bird was photographed in the B ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#480841720_sJEVe" title="2/26/09 BANANAQUIT I know you all have been waiting for some unusual bird shots...this is one of only a couple that was worth posting...This beautiful little bird was photographed in the B ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG9576-3x5-Bananaquit-copy/480841720_sJEVe-Th.jpg" width="150" height="100" alt="2/26/09 BANANAQUIT I know you all have been waiting for some unusual bird shots...this is one of only a couple that was worth posting...This beautiful little bird was photographed in the B ..." title="2/26/09 BANANAQUIT I know you all have been waiting for some unusual bird shots...this is one of only a couple that was worth posting...This beautiful little bird was photographed in the B ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG9576-3x5-Bananaquit-copy/480841720_sJEVe-Th.jpg 2009-02-17 11:05:16 2/25/09 REFLECTIONS This image is for Robert "Verbeast." He inspired me to take a look at shapes other than flowers and birds :-) The reflection is of the "glass" roof over the multi-stor ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />2/25/09 REFLECTIONS This image is for Robert "Verbeast." He inspired me to take a look at shapes other than flowers and birds :-) The reflection is of the "glass" roof over the multi-stor ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#480523189_F9TtG" title="2/25/09 REFLECTIONS This image is for Robert "Verbeast." He inspired me to take a look at shapes other than flowers and birds :-) The reflection is of the "glass" roof over the multi-stor ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG9702-reflections-in-the/480523189_F9TtG-Th.jpg" width="150" height="150" alt="2/25/09 REFLECTIONS This image is for Robert "Verbeast." He inspired me to take a look at shapes other than flowers and birds :-) The reflection is of the "glass" roof over the multi-stor ..." title="2/25/09 REFLECTIONS This image is for Robert "Verbeast." He inspired me to take a look at shapes other than flowers and birds :-) The reflection is of the "glass" roof over the multi-stor ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG9702-reflections-in-the/480523189_F9TtG-Th.jpg 2/24/09 ROYAL CARIBBEAN "MAJESTY OF THE SEAS" AT SUNSET (Details show up best when viewed larger) Taken from the bow of our ship at sunset, this ship was turning around and heading out to ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />2/24/09 ROYAL CARIBBEAN "MAJESTY OF THE SEAS" AT SUNSET (Details show up best when viewed larger) Taken from the bow of our ship at sunset, this ship was turning around and heading out to ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#479896378_7Q3Zk" title="2/24/09 ROYAL CARIBBEAN "MAJESTY OF THE SEAS" AT SUNSET (Details show up best when viewed larger) Taken from the bow of our ship at sunset, this ship was turning around and heading out to ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG9655-Watercolor-Royal/479896378_7Q3Zk-Th.jpg" width="150" height="150" alt="2/24/09 ROYAL CARIBBEAN "MAJESTY OF THE SEAS" AT SUNSET (Details show up best when viewed larger) Taken from the bow of our ship at sunset, this ship was turning around and heading out to ..." title="2/24/09 ROYAL CARIBBEAN "MAJESTY OF THE SEAS" AT SUNSET (Details show up best when viewed larger) Taken from the bow of our ship at sunset, this ship was turning around and heading out to ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG9655-Watercolor-Royal/479896378_7Q3Zk-Th.jpg 2/23/09 BON VOYAGE We're back! Wow, seems like we never left. These photos are courtesy of my friend Sharon who ran out on a jetty to capture our departure, a passenger on the ship, and t ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />2/23/09 BON VOYAGE We're back! Wow, seems like we never left. These photos are courtesy of my friend Sharon who ran out on a jetty to capture our departure, a passenger on the ship, and t ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#479281114_xZvsE" title="2/23/09 BON VOYAGE We're back! Wow, seems like we never left. These photos are courtesy of my friend Sharon who ran out on a jetty to capture our departure, a passenger on the ship, and t ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/cruise-collage-Sign/479281114_xZvsE-Th.jpg" width="150" height="150" alt="2/23/09 BON VOYAGE We're back! Wow, seems like we never left. These photos are courtesy of my friend Sharon who ran out on a jetty to capture our departure, a passenger on the ship, and t ..." title="2/23/09 BON VOYAGE We're back! Wow, seems like we never left. These photos are courtesy of my friend Sharon who ran out on a jetty to capture our departure, a passenger on the ship, and t ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/cruise-collage-Sign/479281114_xZvsE-Th.jpg 2/15/09 BABE ON THE BEACH Good morning everyone...This afternoon, we sail for the Bahamas! I will be off line while we're away. We're going on a birding excursion in Nassau on Monday and ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />2/15/09 BABE ON THE BEACH Good morning everyone...This afternoon, we sail for the Bahamas! I will be off line while we're away. We're going on a birding excursion in Nassau on Monday and ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#473729561_XFQHc" title="2/15/09 BABE ON THE BEACH Good morning everyone...This afternoon, we sail for the Bahamas! I will be off line while we're away. We're going on a birding excursion in Nassau on Monday and ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG0023Little-girl-on-the/473729561_XFQHc-Th.jpg" width="112" height="150" alt="2/15/09 BABE ON THE BEACH Good morning everyone...This afternoon, we sail for the Bahamas! I will be off line while we're away. We're going on a birding excursion in Nassau on Monday and ..." title="2/15/09 BABE ON THE BEACH Good morning everyone...This afternoon, we sail for the Bahamas! I will be off line while we're away. We're going on a birding excursion in Nassau on Monday and ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG0023Little-girl-on-the/473729561_XFQHc-Th.jpg 2009-02-08 15:03:32 2/14/09 LOVE IS SHARING... HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY ...MAY WE ALL FEEL LOVED BY SOMEONE TODAY. (Loggerhead Shrikes... courting and sharing a bug.) <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />2/14/09 LOVE IS SHARING... HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY ...MAY WE ALL FEEL LOVED BY SOMEONE TODAY. (Loggerhead Shrikes... courting and sharing a bug.)</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#470974919_BoQwB" title="2/14/09 LOVE IS SHARING... HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY ...MAY WE ALL FEEL LOVED BY SOMEONE TODAY. (Loggerhead Shrikes... courting and sharing a bug.)"><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG1572-web-shrikes-with-bug/470974919_BoQwB-Th.jpg" width="150" height="107" alt="2/14/09 LOVE IS SHARING... HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY ...MAY WE ALL FEEL LOVED BY SOMEONE TODAY. (Loggerhead Shrikes... courting and sharing a bug.)" title="2/14/09 LOVE IS SHARING... HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY ...MAY WE ALL FEEL LOVED BY SOMEONE TODAY. (Loggerhead Shrikes... courting and sharing a bug.)" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG1572-web-shrikes-with-bug/470974919_BoQwB-Th.jpg 2009-02-08 10:44:25 2/13/09 EASTERN MEADOWLARK Let me begin by thanking you all for all the warm compliments on my photos the last several days. I have tried to comment on some of yours as well, but slow in ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />2/13/09 EASTERN MEADOWLARK Let me begin by thanking you all for all the warm compliments on my photos the last several days. I have tried to comment on some of yours as well, but slow in ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#472629975_rnDrv" title="2/13/09 EASTERN MEADOWLARK Let me begin by thanking you all for all the warm compliments on my photos the last several days. I have tried to comment on some of yours as well, but slow in ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG9405-meadowlark-1/472629975_rnDrv-Th.jpg" width="145" height="150" alt="2/13/09 EASTERN MEADOWLARK Let me begin by thanking you all for all the warm compliments on my photos the last several days. I have tried to comment on some of yours as well, but slow in ..." title="2/13/09 EASTERN MEADOWLARK Let me begin by thanking you all for all the warm compliments on my photos the last several days. I have tried to comment on some of yours as well, but slow in ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG9405-meadowlark-1/472629975_rnDrv-Th.jpg 2009-02-12 13:38:44 2/12/09 BEACH WEDDING Yesterday I became a wedding photographer!!! Bob and I went to a park down the street and decided to take a stroll to the beach. There by the ocean was the happy co ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />2/12/09 BEACH WEDDING Yesterday I became a wedding photographer!!! Bob and I went to a park down the street and decided to take a stroll to the beach. There by the ocean was the happy co ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#472118763_wAD36" title="2/12/09 BEACH WEDDING Yesterday I became a wedding photographer!!! Bob and I went to a park down the street and decided to take a stroll to the beach. There by the ocean was the happy co ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG1239-wedding-1/472118763_wAD36-Th.jpg" width="150" height="100" alt="2/12/09 BEACH WEDDING Yesterday I became a wedding photographer!!! Bob and I went to a park down the street and decided to take a stroll to the beach. There by the ocean was the happy co ..." title="2/12/09 BEACH WEDDING Yesterday I became a wedding photographer!!! Bob and I went to a park down the street and decided to take a stroll to the beach. There by the ocean was the happy co ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG1239-wedding-1/472118763_wAD36-Th.jpg 2009-02-11 10:32:17 2/11/09 THAT'S ONE HECK OF A LENS YOU'VE GOT THERE LADY! Thanks everyone for your compliments on the Great Blue Herons...they're a tough act to follow...except by Sandhill Cranes! They w ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />2/11/09 THAT'S ONE HECK OF A LENS YOU'VE GOT THERE LADY! Thanks everyone for your compliments on the Great Blue Herons...they're a tough act to follow...except by Sandhill Cranes! They w ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#471577060_tppyY" title="2/11/09 THAT'S ONE HECK OF A LENS YOU'VE GOT THERE LADY! Thanks everyone for your compliments on the Great Blue Herons...they're a tough act to follow...except by Sandhill Cranes! They w ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG0810-2-web-Close-up-SH/471577060_tppyY-Th.jpg" width="150" height="100" alt="2/11/09 THAT'S ONE HECK OF A LENS YOU'VE GOT THERE LADY! Thanks everyone for your compliments on the Great Blue Herons...they're a tough act to follow...except by Sandhill Cranes! They w ..." title="2/11/09 THAT'S ONE HECK OF A LENS YOU'VE GOT THERE LADY! Thanks everyone for your compliments on the Great Blue Herons...they're a tough act to follow...except by Sandhill Cranes! They w ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG0810-2-web-Close-up-SH/471577060_tppyY-Th.jpg 2/10/09 "BE MY, BE MY BABY...." Thanks everyone for your wonderful comments and good wishes! I am posting birds today, per your request. I have had some fantastic opportunities to photog ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />2/10/09 "BE MY, BE MY BABY...." Thanks everyone for your wonderful comments and good wishes! I am posting birds today, per your request. I have had some fantastic opportunities to photog ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#470975875_UhB3m" title="2/10/09 "BE MY, BE MY BABY...." Thanks everyone for your wonderful comments and good wishes! I am posting birds today, per your request. I have had some fantastic opportunities to photog ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG1692-Web-GBH-1/470975875_UhB3m-Th.jpg" width="110" height="150" alt="2/10/09 "BE MY, BE MY BABY...." Thanks everyone for your wonderful comments and good wishes! I am posting birds today, per your request. I have had some fantastic opportunities to photog ..." title="2/10/09 "BE MY, BE MY BABY...." Thanks everyone for your wonderful comments and good wishes! I am posting birds today, per your request. I have had some fantastic opportunities to photog ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG1692-Web-GBH-1/470975875_UhB3m-Th.jpg 2/9/09 Relaxing On The Beach Classic beach shot...it was a beautiful day on the beach for bringing out your chairs, a little snack and delving into your favorite book. I did none of these ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />2/9/09 Relaxing On The Beach Classic beach shot...it was a beautiful day on the beach for bringing out your chairs, a little snack and delving into your favorite book. I did none of these ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#470435193_7Hsrc" title="2/9/09 Relaxing On The Beach Classic beach shot...it was a beautiful day on the beach for bringing out your chairs, a little snack and delving into your favorite book. I did none of these ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG0048-relaxing-on-the-beach/470435193_7Hsrc-Th.jpg" width="150" height="100" alt="2/9/09 Relaxing On The Beach Classic beach shot...it was a beautiful day on the beach for bringing out your chairs, a little snack and delving into your favorite book. I did none of these ..." title="2/9/09 Relaxing On The Beach Classic beach shot...it was a beautiful day on the beach for bringing out your chairs, a little snack and delving into your favorite book. I did none of these ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG0048-relaxing-on-the-beach/470435193_7Hsrc-Th.jpg 2/7/09 COCOA BEACH, FLORIDA We're here! This is the view looking North from our room. It was late in the afternoon, the light was beautifully golden, and if you look in the background yo ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />2/7/09 COCOA BEACH, FLORIDA We're here! This is the view looking North from our room. It was late in the afternoon, the light was beautifully golden, and if you look in the background yo ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#469469871_HTV6D" title="2/7/09 COCOA BEACH, FLORIDA We're here! This is the view looking North from our room. It was late in the afternoon, the light was beautifully golden, and if you look in the background yo ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG1559-Cocoa-Beach-to-North/469469871_HTV6D-Th.jpg" width="150" height="98" alt="2/7/09 COCOA BEACH, FLORIDA We're here! This is the view looking North from our room. It was late in the afternoon, the light was beautifully golden, and if you look in the background yo ..." title="2/7/09 COCOA BEACH, FLORIDA We're here! This is the view looking North from our room. It was late in the afternoon, the light was beautifully golden, and if you look in the background yo ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG1559-Cocoa-Beach-to-North/469469871_HTV6D-Th.jpg 2009-02-07 17:30:37 2/6/09 Still playing with the new software. Yesterday was a gorgeous, but frosty morning. Hoarfrost, sunshine, and fluffy snow on the branches made for some winter wonderland moments. Tomo ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />2/6/09 Still playing with the new software. Yesterday was a gorgeous, but frosty morning. Hoarfrost, sunshine, and fluffy snow on the branches made for some winter wonderland moments. Tomo ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#468051547_HRCKt" title="2/6/09 Still playing with the new software. Yesterday was a gorgeous, but frosty morning. Hoarfrost, sunshine, and fluffy snow on the branches made for some winter wonderland moments. Tomo ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG1530signed-water-color/468051547_HRCKt-Th.jpg" width="100" height="150" alt="2/6/09 Still playing with the new software. Yesterday was a gorgeous, but frosty morning. Hoarfrost, sunshine, and fluffy snow on the branches made for some winter wonderland moments. Tomo ..." title="2/6/09 Still playing with the new software. Yesterday was a gorgeous, but frosty morning. Hoarfrost, sunshine, and fluffy snow on the branches made for some winter wonderland moments. Tomo ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG1530signed-water-color/468051547_HRCKt-Th.jpg 2009-02-05 08:38:50 2/5/09 MOURNING DOVE II What a difference a day makes...I really didn't like yesterday's daily...just a too quick post, late in the day...Today's post is much more to my liking and was don ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />2/5/09 MOURNING DOVE II What a difference a day makes...I really didn't like yesterday's daily...just a too quick post, late in the day...Today's post is much more to my liking and was don ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#467797453_8LuJE" title="2/5/09 MOURNING DOVE II What a difference a day makes...I really didn't like yesterday's daily...just a too quick post, late in the day...Today's post is much more to my liking and was don ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG1456-copyright-framed-best/467797453_8LuJE-Th.jpg" width="150" height="120" alt="2/5/09 MOURNING DOVE II What a difference a day makes...I really didn't like yesterday's daily...just a too quick post, late in the day...Today's post is much more to my liking and was don ..." title="2/5/09 MOURNING DOVE II What a difference a day makes...I really didn't like yesterday's daily...just a too quick post, late in the day...Today's post is much more to my liking and was don ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG1456-copyright-framed-best/467797453_8LuJE-Th.jpg 2009-02-04 15:43:53 2/4/09 MOURNING DOVE Another photo to add to the series :-) More snow today! The birds were hunkering down and in desperate search of food. There were 10 doves in the tree when I took th ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />2/4/09 MOURNING DOVE Another photo to add to the series :-) More snow today! The birds were hunkering down and in desperate search of food. There were 10 doves in the tree when I took th ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#467728023_cASMU" title="2/4/09 MOURNING DOVE Another photo to add to the series :-) More snow today! The birds were hunkering down and in desperate search of food. There were 10 doves in the tree when I took th ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG1498-copyrighted-dove/467728023_cASMU-Th.jpg" width="150" height="100" alt="2/4/09 MOURNING DOVE Another photo to add to the series :-) More snow today! The birds were hunkering down and in desperate search of food. There were 10 doves in the tree when I took th ..." title="2/4/09 MOURNING DOVE Another photo to add to the series :-) More snow today! The birds were hunkering down and in desperate search of food. There were 10 doves in the tree when I took th ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG1498-copyrighted-dove/467728023_cASMU-Th.jpg 2009-02-04 15:54:11 2/2/09 SANDHILL CRANE Taken on a recent trip to Florida...I am just getting around to sorting all the photos out...Aren't they beauties? Hmmm, there's a drop of water on his beak too...a b ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />2/2/09 SANDHILL CRANE Taken on a recent trip to Florida...I am just getting around to sorting all the photos out...Aren't they beauties? Hmmm, there's a drop of water on his beak too...a b ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#466361485_f85cr" title="2/2/09 SANDHILL CRANE Taken on a recent trip to Florida...I am just getting around to sorting all the photos out...Aren't they beauties? Hmmm, there's a drop of water on his beak too...a b ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG8096-sandhill-crane-1/466361485_f85cr-Th.jpg" width="150" height="100" alt="2/2/09 SANDHILL CRANE Taken on a recent trip to Florida...I am just getting around to sorting all the photos out...Aren't they beauties? Hmmm, there's a drop of water on his beak too...a b ..." title="2/2/09 SANDHILL CRANE Taken on a recent trip to Florida...I am just getting around to sorting all the photos out...Aren't they beauties? Hmmm, there's a drop of water on his beak too...a b ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG8096-sandhill-crane-1/466361485_f85cr-Th.jpg 2008-02-26 12:30:24 2/1/09 JENNY WREN Sometimes people call Carolina Wrens, Jenny Wrens, so I gave this little bird a name today. This image is from the other day...I post processed an image in my trial of Li ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />2/1/09 JENNY WREN Sometimes people call Carolina Wrens, Jenny Wrens, so I gave this little bird a name today. This image is from the other day...I post processed an image in my trial of Li ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#465926045_gn7D7" title="2/1/09 JENNY WREN Sometimes people call Carolina Wrens, Jenny Wrens, so I gave this little bird a name today. This image is from the other day...I post processed an image in my trial of Li ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG1442-vignette-wren-2/465926045_gn7D7-Th.jpg" width="150" height="103" alt="2/1/09 JENNY WREN Sometimes people call Carolina Wrens, Jenny Wrens, so I gave this little bird a name today. This image is from the other day...I post processed an image in my trial of Li ..." title="2/1/09 JENNY WREN Sometimes people call Carolina Wrens, Jenny Wrens, so I gave this little bird a name today. This image is from the other day...I post processed an image in my trial of Li ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG1442-vignette-wren-2/465926045_gn7D7-Th.jpg 1/30/09 DELPHINIUMS Thank you to Art Hill for helping me learn how do do watercolors! This is one of two that I created from a previous photo. Since you know that I am a person who likes ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />1/30/09 DELPHINIUMS Thank you to Art Hill for helping me learn how do do watercolors! This is one of two that I created from a previous photo. Since you know that I am a person who likes ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#464390545_LBBek" title="1/30/09 DELPHINIUMS Thank you to Art Hill for helping me learn how do do watercolors! This is one of two that I created from a previous photo. Since you know that I am a person who likes ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG7220-copyright-Watercolor/464390545_LBBek-Th.jpg" width="100" height="150" alt="1/30/09 DELPHINIUMS Thank you to Art Hill for helping me learn how do do watercolors! This is one of two that I created from a previous photo. Since you know that I am a person who likes ..." title="1/30/09 DELPHINIUMS Thank you to Art Hill for helping me learn how do do watercolors! This is one of two that I created from a previous photo. Since you know that I am a person who likes ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG7220-copyright-Watercolor/464390545_LBBek-Th.jpg 1/29/09 CAROLINA WREN The pair of wrens I feed daily know the sound of the sliding door and my voice. They are getting braver, waiting yesterday in the snowstorm on the branches for me to ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />1/29/09 CAROLINA WREN The pair of wrens I feed daily know the sound of the sliding door and my voice. They are getting braver, waiting yesterday in the snowstorm on the branches for me to ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#463925263_zALXc" title="1/29/09 CAROLINA WREN The pair of wrens I feed daily know the sound of the sliding door and my voice. They are getting braver, waiting yesterday in the snowstorm on the branches for me to ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG1424-signed-LR-wren-in-snow/463925263_zALXc-Th.jpg" width="150" height="100" alt="1/29/09 CAROLINA WREN The pair of wrens I feed daily know the sound of the sliding door and my voice. They are getting braver, waiting yesterday in the snowstorm on the branches for me to ..." title="1/29/09 CAROLINA WREN The pair of wrens I feed daily know the sound of the sliding door and my voice. They are getting braver, waiting yesterday in the snowstorm on the branches for me to ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG1424-signed-LR-wren-in-snow/463925263_zALXc-Th.jpg 2009-01-28 12:45:57 1/28/09 (Through the Window series continues) DEAR LORD, I PROMISE TO BE A GOOD SQUIRREL...PLEASE SEND SPRING....SOON! <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />1/28/09 (Through the Window series continues) DEAR LORD, I PROMISE TO BE A GOOD SQUIRREL...PLEASE SEND SPRING....SOON!</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#463311612_PJ2Mf" title="1/28/09 (Through the Window series continues) DEAR LORD, I PROMISE TO BE A GOOD SQUIRREL...PLEASE SEND SPRING....SOON!"><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG1269-signed-star-frame-sqrl/463311612_PJ2Mf-Th.jpg" width="150" height="150" alt="1/28/09 (Through the Window series continues) DEAR LORD, I PROMISE TO BE A GOOD SQUIRREL...PLEASE SEND SPRING....SOON!" title="1/28/09 (Through the Window series continues) DEAR LORD, I PROMISE TO BE A GOOD SQUIRREL...PLEASE SEND SPRING....SOON!" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG1269-signed-star-frame-sqrl/463311612_PJ2Mf-Th.jpg 2009-01-23 10:48:50 1/27/09 HOLY S--- LOOK AT ALL THOSE PEOPLE! Not the best of focusing...but he popped out for just a second. I am behind the dark gray glass along with a bunch of other people watching th ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />1/27/09 HOLY S--- LOOK AT ALL THOSE PEOPLE! Not the best of focusing...but he popped out for just a second. I am behind the dark gray glass along with a bunch of other people watching th ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#462810048_zWRvj" title="1/27/09 HOLY S--- LOOK AT ALL THOSE PEOPLE! Not the best of focusing...but he popped out for just a second. I am behind the dark gray glass along with a bunch of other people watching th ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG1352surprised-squirrel/462810048_zWRvj-Th.jpg" width="150" height="150" alt="1/27/09 HOLY S--- LOOK AT ALL THOSE PEOPLE! Not the best of focusing...but he popped out for just a second. I am behind the dark gray glass along with a bunch of other people watching th ..." title="1/27/09 HOLY S--- LOOK AT ALL THOSE PEOPLE! Not the best of focusing...but he popped out for just a second. I am behind the dark gray glass along with a bunch of other people watching th ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG1352surprised-squirrel/462810048_zWRvj-Th.jpg 2009-01-25 09:52:19 1/26/09 PATIENCE (More of the "Through the Window" series..3 different views) Sunday, at Brecksville Nature Center, was my day to do a "drop in" program where people can come by and see a ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />1/26/09 PATIENCE (More of the "Through the Window" series..3 different views) Sunday, at Brecksville Nature Center, was my day to do a "drop in" program where people can come by and see a ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#462118282_Dz7Hq" title="1/26/09 PATIENCE (More of the "Through the Window" series..3 different views) Sunday, at Brecksville Nature Center, was my day to do a "drop in" program where people can come by and see a ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/girl-feeding-birds-Sign/462118282_Dz7Hq-Th.jpg" width="150" height="115" alt="1/26/09 PATIENCE (More of the "Through the Window" series..3 different views) Sunday, at Brecksville Nature Center, was my day to do a "drop in" program where people can come by and see a ..." title="1/26/09 PATIENCE (More of the "Through the Window" series..3 different views) Sunday, at Brecksville Nature Center, was my day to do a "drop in" program where people can come by and see a ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/girl-feeding-birds-Sign/462118282_Dz7Hq-Th.jpg 1/25/09 BLACK-CAPPED CHICKADEE I swear, these cute little guys are pilots doing "touch and goes." They barely land and then they're taking off again to get more seeds. This image is anothe ... <p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com">Mom4squirrels</a><br />1/25/09 BLACK-CAPPED CHICKADEE I swear, these cute little guys are pilots doing "touch and goes." They barely land and then they're taking off again to get more seeds. This image is anothe ...</p><p><a href="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/1833354_nQtTn#461279019_FvPAH" title="1/25/09 BLACK-CAPPED CHICKADEE I swear, these cute little guys are pilots doing "touch and goes." They barely land and then they're taking off again to get more seeds. This image is anothe ..."><img src="http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG1220-framed-signed/461279019_FvPAH-Th.jpg" width="150" height="104" alt="1/25/09 BLACK-CAPPED CHICKADEE I swear, these cute little guys are pilots doing "touch and goes." They barely land and then they're taking off again to get more seeds. This image is anothe ..." title="1/25/09 BLACK-CAPPED CHICKADEE I swear, these cute little guys are pilots doing "touch and goes." They barely land and then they're taking off again to get more seeds. This image is anothe ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-11-14T23:32:18Z Mom4squirrels http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com http://mom4squirrels.smugmug.com/Daily-Encounters-of-the/Daily-Encounters-of-the/IMG1220-framed-signed/461279019_FvPAH-Th.jpg