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Ten Mile Road Trip With Z2

Today my niece Z2 and I did a photography ten mile road trip around our area. Both of us spent time trying different things with our cameras and tried to capture unique pictures.

When we arrived at French Rock boat launch/beach we discovered a pond had been created since last we were there.


A group pulled in to the dock while we were taking pictures.
Next we went to Barnaby Campground and Z2 concentrated on some closeup pictures here.
Here I caught an image of the beach through two trees. Next we headed up the hill toward Lake Ellen. We stopped at the top and had fun taking more pictures. Here she is taking photo images of Lake Roosevelt from up above. Next we drove to Lake Ellen. It is a small, but very picturesque lake. I always love taking pictures there. It was so quiet and peaceful there today. A few people were fishing on the shore, but nobody was in the water. Bliss.
We then did some close-ups and here is a serviceberry branch. We ended up at the east end of the lake where we ended our photo session. It was a fun road trip. Z2 will have lots of pictures to share with the family when she goes home tomorrow.

Through the Lens of Z2's Camera: Part 2

Here is Part Two of Z2's photography collection while visiting here. My niece discovered I had a sunflower blooming and I didn't even know it yet!

Another lily,
and finally a picture of Shelby standing still and smiling!

The yellow lilies are her favorite.

Here is our last remaining rabbit Sherman. I can never get him to pose at all! Now she is the rabbit whisperer!

Of course what is a collection of photos without Kit?

Here is another shot of our new view of the lake after the tree went down in the storm.

The fuchsia and white contrasts beautifully in this ivy geranium.

A view through the trees from the gazebo.

Here is another self-portrait of the photographer Z2.

The Brillante Award

Thanks so much I Beati for this award. Yesterday I think I could have awarded it to my niece Z2 for her brilliant pictures taken around my place. I want to give this award right back at you today I Beati.
I Beati's blog is a place that makes you laugh, think, appreciate beauty, and laugh some more. Her blog is a collection of pictures, thoughts of the day, jokes, personal stories, and she loves her critters as much as I do!! She focused on the blessings of the day whether the day is sunny or gloomy. You once again deserve this Brillante Award!! Visit her blog here.

Our Place Through The Lens of Z2's Camera

Z2 took a whole series of pictures outside the last few days during her stay here. This is a view from the trellis entering a garden path.
She captured the vivid orange of this lily.

Speaking of Lily.... Z2 must have been the cat whisperer to get this shy cat to pose here.
I love Lily's golden eyes in this evening shot.
More images of the orange lilies,

and yellow,
and back to this tangerine color. I love the closeup of Annie. The contrast of pink and green is lovely.I also love this geranium bloom color.

Iris posed in the computer chair on the lap blanket my grandmother made. Here is the photographer with a self portrait she took of herself.

Love Fest with Z2

Annie can't get enough attention from my niece during her visit this week. She figured out a way here to get in the guest room for some loving!