Sunday, May 17, 2026

05/17/26

 It's Steamy Sunday here on the Blog!  Today's image goes back to August at Rollag Minnesota.  I was attending the safety meeting for working on the full size locomotives and they were both parked outside the Roundhouse at the time.  This image shows off former Soo Line Switcher 353 with the Porter off to the left.  There is even a diesel locomotive in the photo as well.  😏😂 It is used to move cars around and also if one of the locomotives has an issue.



Saturday, May 16, 2026

05/16/25

 Thursday night we had a very small storm cell moving into the area.  As usual, we did not get much rain out of it but it did produce a quite lovely sunset sky.



Friday, May 15, 2026

05/15/26

 It's Friday, TGIF!  I have had a Phoebe couple build a nest and raise their young over the bathroom window next to my office window at home.  Once in a while I have seen one or the other go sit in the Walnut tree not far away.  I captured this image one day while it was nicely lit by some morning light.  I also really liked the bubbly bokeh behind so sharing today because Friday's Are Bokehlicious here on the Blog!



Thursday, May 14, 2026

05/14/26

 I captured my first frog of the year and it is even a Leopard Frog.  They are my favorites to see and are fairly elusive at times but this one was quite cooperative.  I captured it in the small backyard pond while I was taking some Lily photos.



Wednesday, May 13, 2026

05/13/26

 It's Wildflower Wednesday here on the Blog!  Today's flower is from one of our trees, a Black Locust.  I love these flowers, they remind me of Wisteria.  It normally blooms in May and June but I took this image in the last week of April.  Even though it is a tree, it is part of the Legume family.  It's leaflets fold closed at night and it is drought hardy.



Tuesday, May 12, 2026

05/12/26

 I have had several opportunities to photograph Killdeer this Spring while out on bike rides.  They are fun to watch and I always love to see their red eyes.



Monday, May 11, 2026

05/11/26

 Happy Monday and happy new week!  I was over at a friends house last weekend and their Clematis was blooming and looking lovely.  I have never had one of my own, may have to change that.  😁