Injured

Today we found a gray squirrel struggling in the grass under one of our trees.  It was heartbreaking.  It couldn't move its hindquarters and we surmised that it fell out of the tree.  

I don't like to see any animal suffer, so we found a place that takes in injured wildlife.  They will be able to assess it and determine if its back legs are just stunned or if the poor little thing broke its spine when it fell.  Either way, it will be comfortable now.

Purple Pokey Flower

As seen on a neighborhood walk.

Pink and Pretty

Outside a local grocery store.

Big and Orange

 Another big, beautiful bloom from the neighborhood.

White Lovelies

Took a walkabout around the neighborhood this evening.  Many flowerbeds are looking pretty scraggly and sad due to all of the hot, dry weather lately, but there are still some beautiful blooms out there.

What was that?

 

Have Wings, Will Travel

I love big, fat, fuzzy bees.  But what strikes me most about this bee is the intricacy of its wings.  Amazing.

Camouflage Bug

 I don't know if it's a moth, butterfly, or some other form of insect.  It looks exactly like a leaf.  Did a little Googling, but didn't find a match.

Boudoir Blep

Blepity Blep Blep.  What a sassy dog!  Even boys can get in on boudoir photography.   

Marigold

More fun with "oil painting."

Tasty

 

Painted Beauty

Sometimes, when an image isn't tack-sharp, I feel freer to experiment.  Here's a little "oil painting" to brighten your day.

Dallying with Dahlias

 Another one from my own yard.

Good Night

 Comfy, cozy, and ready for bed.  He loves his new hoodie.

Flower on Fire

As seen in the neighborhood.