Saturday, January 31, 2009

Moose Photos for Sherri!



I went into the archives to get these two moose photos for my friend, Sherri, who LOVES them! Both photos were taken during the summer of 2006. My son, Jacob, and I took his friend, Mike, to Mt. Katahdin to try and catch a glimpse of a moose. Mike had never actually seen one, and we knew just the place to take him! We not only saw one moose that day, we saw five ! Here are pictures of three of them. The two cows had been bickering back and forth, until one gave up and decided to leave. (She's the one in the watercolor photo. Next, (what we had been waiting for) the Momma brought out the calf she had been hiding in the woods. She had been protecting her baby from the other moose, but proudly put him on display for those of us watching from a rock on the other side of the stream. I just love this picture of her looking back at him to make sure he was coming along. So, the day was a success. Mike got to see not one, but three moose on the mountain, and two more on the trip home!

Friday, January 30, 2009

Bangor City Forest





I decided to go for a walk today in our City Forest/Bog Walk. The board walk is closed for the the winter, but people and pets can walk the plowed roads and enjoy being outside any time of year. I stopped by today thinking I would get some great bird shots - WRONG! Usually I see TONS of birds and wildlife on my forest walks. I guess not in the winter! I only saw two little chickadees (who, by the way, were very cute). One was even kind enough to let me take his picture, although he just couldn't stand still!

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

I "Landed" this Polaroid


Hubby took me to an auction recently and bid on this Polaroid Land camera for me. This was the first camera of it's kind - the first one to shoot and print. It revolutionized photography. This model was manufactured from 1948-1957. The roll type film used in it was discontinued in 1992, so I can't use the camera, but I wanted to add it to my collection anyway.

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Tag, You're It!


I've been tagged Today I was tagged by the talented Suzi and Christie to take part in a fun little blog tag. Here is the instructions: 1. Go to your Picture Folder on your computer or wherever you store your pictures. 2. Go to the 6th Folder, then pick the 6th picture in that folder. 3. Post that picture on your blog and the story that goes along with the picture. 4. Tag 6 other people that you know or don’t know to do the same thing and leave a comment on their blog or an e-mail letting them know you chose them.

This is a photo I took in the summer of 2007 while walking in my neighborhood. I love the "pretty in pink" lady slippers that grow in the woods amongst the pine needles that fall from the trees.


I have actually been tagged TWICE (lol) today, but I'll just play once. It was fun to do. Thanks to Cindi for helping me figure it out.

Tag, You're It!!

Lindsay The Frugal Crafter
Amy Judy's Scrappin' and Stampin'
Laura The Stamping Soldier
Jan Far North Designs
Gina K Gina K Designs
Vicki Angel Stamper