Sunflower Smile

This spring I decided to plant some Sunflower seeds to see if they would grow.  I prepared the bed with care, placed the seeds in ever so carefully.  I would go out daily and water.  Then to my amazement, these sunflower seeds sprouted.  I was on my way to my very own Sunflower garden.  Days passed and then it appeared, a Sunflower with its eyes closed.  I knew then it was just a matter of time and it would open their eyes to the heavens.

The sleepy eyes are about to open.  The sun was out and calling their names, but the Sunflower just couldn't become the full eyed beauty yet.

As the days pass, each morning brings a fuller view of the beauty of the Sunflower, opening its eyes to the heavens.  This was a treat to be able to watch the new birth of a Sunflower, one of nature's beauties.

Peek-a-Boo Lizard

During my backyard quest to photograph the Lone Ladybug.  I kept noticing a flicker of a small tail.  I eased in closer with my camera ready.  As my heart started to race, I saw it.  A baby green lizard.  He was about a inch or so long and was more interested in me than ever.  Every time I would try to get the shot he would duck his head as if he were playing a game of Peek-a-Boo with the camera.  This is the only shot I got before he disappeared back into the bushes.

Lion Fish

One of the most difficult shots I have ever attempted was a the Atlanta Aquarium standing in front of the Lion Fish tank.  It was totally dark except for the tank lights, the Lion Fish were moving in random directions.  There were kids with their faces pressed up against the glass, with the mommas trying to pull them back.  I knew I just had to get just one shot.  I held my breathe to reduce camera shake and got down eye level waiting on the Lion Fish to swim by.  As the shutter opened and closed, it was as if I could hear the image imprint in my camera.  The warm feeling of success fill my body.  I just closed my eyes and thanked God for all his beauty.  The Lion Fish tank is a must see at the Atlanta Aquarium.

Lone Gorilla

As I walked through the winding paths of Zoo Atlanta, I noticed a lone Gorilla siting on a rock holding a bouquet of grass.  He would pull each leaf of grass out one by one and eat them.  I stood and watched, as I tried to imagine what the world would look like through the eyes of this Gorilla.  Then they appeared, his family.  He had been keeping guard over them as they played in the high grass area of the Gorilla habitat.

I introduce you to the Zoo Atlanta Gorilla family.

Canadian Goose

The Canadian Goose is a full time resident at Little Mulberry Park.  Each time I'm there, they always seem to be ready and eager to pose for a photo shoot.  Word to the wise....  Don't get to close !!!!  They will chase you.

Bird Feeder Bandit

Earlier this year, I noticed a Squirrel trying to figure a way to get the bird seed from the bird feeder.  As I continued watching, he starting to get things figure out.  He first climbed out the limb of a nearby tree, then with one leap he was now upon the roof of the bird feeder, still unable to reach the seed.  I sat motionless, with my camera ready to capture what was about to happen.  The Squirrel locked his nails firmly into the roof of the bird feeder and like a circus acrobat, dangled upside down to get the seed and to earn the name "Bird Feeder Bandit".