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Milkweed Tussock Moth
This little gal flew past me in a field at Valley Forge. I tracked where she landed, set up my tripod and took her portrait. Click on her nose for a good look at those beautiful antennae.
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Leaf on Leaf
No bugs today – I’m afraid they have gone into hibernation. Makes me sad, but I will keep on searching. In the meantime, here’s a leaf on a leaf.
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National Geographic Moment (Beware – Gruesome Material Below)
Yesterday I witnessed yet another National Geographic Moment. This is not for the faint of heart. The spider webs were everywhere at Valley Forge and each one had a big fat orb weaver spider hanging head down, claws out, waiting for the vibration of a little critter that by mistake…
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A Few More Pictures from Adrian and Christina’s Wedding
Here are a few more pictures from our weekend. Ken and I with BAD HAIR in Port Washington where Ken lived 30 years ago; Yumiko and Jackie (Anna’s grandaughter); Kitty and Peter in the Russian church on one of the few pews; Mr. and Mrs. Rodzianko on one of the…
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Adrian and Christina Get Married
Back when Ken, Yumiko and I were living in Tokyo we met a young man who was stationed on a ship in the Sea of Japan. His name was Adrian Rodzianko. He is the nephew of my brother Peter’s wife Anna. We fell in love with Adrian over the year…
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Finalist in September’s Contest
My photograph entitled “Halloween’s Coming” is a finalist in the September “Better Photo” contest. I knew it was worth slogging through all those spider webs in Valley Forge Park.
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Hippie Nursery Web Spider
It was a wet cold morning – a great time for spiders in Valley Forge Park. I got there a little before nine and they were EVERYWHERE. It was even a bit too creepy for me, but deep down inside I was thrilled to see all those spider webs lined…
