fall color

Fall color, originally uploaded by Christine Bailey.

Out at Sidecut on Sunday for a 4 mile hike extravaganza…not sure what these plants were…red leaves on tall stems with light green undergrowth and the light filtering through…love the colors!

crane

Crane, originally uploaded by Christine Bailey.

Headed out to the park this afternoon and saw a crane. Someday I will get a crisp picture of one, but until then this is probably the best one I’ve been able to get yet…

sidecut at dusk

Maumee River, originally uploaded by Christine Bailey.

The most peaceful spot around, just me and the woodpeckers tap-tapping away.  Family and dogs were up around the bend.  Picture’s a bit too dark – I wanted to use the available light yet not overexpose the picture.

I’ve been going to this park all of my life.  I’m glad we still live here and my child is learning to appreciate it now.

moonrise

Daytime Moon, originally uploaded by Christine Bailey.

Well its been so busy at home and work that I haven’t had a chance to do much with the camera in the last few days, so I’m going to the vault for some recent pictures that I haven’t posted yet.

This was taken about a month ago…I really like the colors here…I do find it interesting that the moon never looks as big when you look at it through the camera.

weathered

Weathered Building, originally uploaded by Clbailey1.

The neighbor’s garage looks creepy at night, especially with that green-tinged light…probably should have got closer for this picture…

sky

Sky, originally uploaded by Clbailey1.

Aaah…this picture, besides lookin’ pretty cool (in my opinion) is a good photographic rendition of the way I’ve been feeling…I can be having a blue sky perfect day and then BOOM the dark clouds hit and then I am a major crab from then on out.

Photographically speaking, I liked the drama and the lighting and I hope I captured it competently.

netting the catch

Netting the Catch, originally uploaded by Clbailey1.

Some guys right next to the dam outside of Grand Rapids, OH catching a fish. I was too slow to get a picture when they held it up, but is was huge – looked at least 14 inches. They showed it off, then released it.

Right now the Walleye Run is on, which always brings thousands of fishermen and women from all over to our section of the Maumee River.  It was a bit quieter in Grand Rapids than in Maumee, but there were still plenty of people out with their poles.

backyard maple

Backyard Maple, originally uploaded by Clbailey1.

Finally, spring comes to our backyard!

trees at the park

Trees at the Park, originally uploaded by Clbailey1.

Spooky at sundown by the river…

marshy pond with new grass

Marshy Pond with New Grass, originally uploaded by Clbailey1.

Found a small oasis of bright green in the muddy brown park…