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Enjoying the rain
Might the termites wash away?
Wishfully dreaming …
Might the termites wash away?
Wishfully dreaming …
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Not our usual
Southern California skies …
lovely anyway
Southern California skies …
lovely anyway
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My World and Monochrome Maniacs
Hmm … I see it’s become Monochrome Weekend
making this post late … sigh! Such is life.
and the links for others participating in
My World and Monochrome Maniacs
Hmm … I see it’s become Monochrome Weekend
making this post late … sigh! Such is life.
A playful bonus … just because
Just for Fun … Creative Experiment
‘screened with exclusion’
(original is below)
‘screened with exclusion’
(original is below)
Thought for Today
“A good snapshot stops a moment from running away.” Eudora Welty
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Happily Retired Gal 
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January 18, 2010 at 8:19 am
Ginny Hartzler
Ewwwww! Those termites are disgusting! But where are they? I hope that’s not on your property? And what are all those tiny brown things, eggs? The sky pics are really foreboding, dark and ominous! And I love the birds in the sky pictures, with the little bit of blue coming out of the hole in the clouds, and the two different takes on the photo.
January 18, 2010 at 9:06 am
seniorhiker
The black-and-white photos make the sky look very menacing, but I hope all you got out of those clouds is rain. We had rain yesterday, but it was just plain drab — no dramatic clouds. You got good macros of the termites, but you can keep them out there with you as far as I’m concerned!
January 18, 2010 at 12:59 pm
J Bar
Sky shots are great.
January 18, 2010 at 12:59 pm
Eve
Oh NO! Someone needs to call the exterminator!
Wow – those clouds are so dynamic – they look mad!
January 18, 2010 at 1:12 pm
Jane
Awesome shots, thanks for sharing:)
January 18, 2010 at 1:14 pm
Carver
I never would have thought of photographing the work of termites but they make a good subject for your shots. The monochrome skies are fantastic.
January 18, 2010 at 1:59 pm
Joe Todd
My garage has a run in with termites last year. At the time I wasn’t in the mood to take a photo though LOL
January 18, 2010 at 2:05 pm
awarewriter
Termites are not nice neighbors. Your B&W rendition of the California skies is excellent.
January 18, 2010 at 2:11 pm
Colleen
Nice close ups. The old, eaten wood has a cool look up close.
January 18, 2010 at 2:17 pm
Sylvia Kirkwood
Very different looks skies and clouds in your world these days! Hope you get the rain you need, but not too much! Enjoy your week!
Sylvia
January 18, 2010 at 2:47 pm
Jennie/Kahshe Cottager
I have never seen termites – happily for me! The photos were wonderful and as close to them as I would like to be I think. lol I loved the quote at the end.
January 18, 2010 at 3:24 pm
Jay
Termites really can do some damage, can’t they? Luckily we don’t have them here!
January 18, 2010 at 3:50 pm
moorebloglife
I hate termites but those made for great macro shots! Neat skies love the shadowing in the first. I guess we’re having rain for days and days Oh well shooting inside is the answer then!
January 18, 2010 at 4:08 pm
eileeninmd
Termites are scary! Would the rain even wash them away. Maybe you need some Pileated woodpeckers there to eat them.
January 18, 2010 at 5:07 pm
lisaschaos
Termites make a great subject but sure can cause damage!
January 18, 2010 at 9:10 pm
Martha
My parents used to joke that the only thing holding up our old house was the termites holing hands.
It’s good to see the rain, even if it keeps us from our photography.
January 18, 2010 at 10:18 pm
sallie (FullTime-Life)
It really is raining there — looks like Oregon! Where are those termites? Hope not at your house.
January 19, 2010 at 12:20 am
elvira pajarola
….The stormy weather on your coast is really impressing…the black and white photo expresses it even more dramatically…FANTASTIC…but let come back the sun…!
have a great and happy day!
ciao ciao elira
January 19, 2010 at 6:45 am
Karen
I like seeing bugs at work (as long as they are no where near my house! lol!), and these closeups are fabulous! It must be a nice change, cloudy skies–it’ll make you appreciate the blue and sun all the more when they return! Enjoy the rain!!
January 19, 2010 at 9:16 am
Regina
Nice mono.
Termites are everywhere.
Have a nice week.
January 19, 2010 at 1:09 pm
Diane AZ
Termites even manage to thrive in the desert where I live. I love your birds in the sky shots. Have a great week!
January 19, 2010 at 2:36 pm
Rambling Woods
I too like playing with sky photos as you get such great effects as you did…Michelle
January 19, 2010 at 9:37 pm
ladyfi
Love the black and white shots – very dramatic!
January 21, 2010 at 7:35 am
lianne
cool shots!
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January 25, 2010 at 2:34 pm
ksdoolittle
Termites give me the shudders. Yuk!