Monday, April 21, 2025

Moving right along...

Mr. Pony is shedding! My little self propelled lawn mower got a good curry Saturday. In one hand I had the curry and in the other I had a shedding blade.

I hope the birds find his piles of hair. 


The weather for Sunday afternoon has promised us heavy rain and lots of it.



Up to 2 inches or more are expected.

I did get out in the morning to explore the valley and the creek for a little bit while Rich was busy watching a program.

The rain that was coming would keep me indoors for the rest of today and most of tomorrow.

I set my watch. I know how long it takes me to get to a few spots that I want to check out and get back home before he needs me for something.

I admit it. I'd rather wander with free will. But life doesn't always allow it.
Other chores around the house will wait for when the rain descends on us.

Mr. Chipmunk [Chippy] had a great time this morning checking out my daffodils. 



Isn't he cute? 
I washed and dried him and he came out looking just great. I'll add him to my collection of Stuffies. I do have my eye on the Prairie Dog I saw at one of the resale shops. He'd go great with my Chippie and Beaver!

I did some studies of lichen, mosses, and ducks Sunday morning.

I think it is Acarospora strigata lichen. I'd call it scaly white lichen on a log. I didn't find a common name for it, but still the macro shot is sort of abstract in a way.



My favorite green stuff found with mosses? Simply this: Snakeskin Liverwort.
I think that is a fun name for a Liverwort.
It has a Scientific name if you are interested. Conocephalum salebrosum.

Folklore says it is good for warding off evil spirits and brings good luck.

I just love the incredible texture it has on the small leaves.




I got to the creek and couldn't resist pulling these little ones out of my bag.
Go ahead and laugh. I'll never have my ducks in a row figuratively. But I can try.




I was careful and checked my time. I had some shots in mind and set them up quickly. I grabbed my stuff and dumped it in my backpack to head home.

Halfway home, I stopped by a little rock that had moss on it. The day was overcast which is like having the whole forest in a huge softbox.

I put my little 30mm macro lens on the camera and enjoyed a few minutes of 'close ups'.




One takes what conditions the weather gives you for photography. I like slightly overcast days much better than bright sunny ones [unless I am shooting Infrared, then bright sunny middays are perfect].


Now onto Monday's duties. We had an inch and 3/4 of rain last night. I expect my equine will be a bit muddy today.




17 comments:

  1. Your macro shots of lichen and moss are terrific -- so fascinating in close-up!

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    1. Little things are my favorite thing to photograph.

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  2. I am strangely drawn to the Snakeskin Liverwort. We got 1/2" last night. It's badly needed. I think my ducks like do do things abstractly!

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    1. We got 1/2 also and then some more this morning ---Tues.

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  3. One does take what one can get. Took shots last night that I won’t be bothering to post.

    Now, what is this about feeding your pony spicy, Indian food? Curry. Where the hey is the hay? Do you tire of my silliness?

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    1. Haha! Nope, you keep that silliness up!

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  4. I love lichen, and thank you for the great pictures. I vividly remember my caregiver days, years when two hours door to door was the max I could take between medication times. Amazing how much I got done in those concentrated windows!

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  5. I like cloudy days also they produce the best photos. Looks like those ducks are in a row:)

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  6. Anonymous6:30 PM

    LD....Rain is a good think compared to drought. I like them but hat to be kept inside. I need to get my ducks together and get them in a row soon. Have a good day tomorrow.

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  7. I like the idea of warding off evil spirits!!! I'm glad you are able to get out for brief periods to enjoy your lovely photography.

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    1. Thanks, it is a small bit of peace that I get!

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  8. I didn't know ponies could shed as much as golden retrievers! I should realize that, since I notice when horsies have that heavy winter coat on them. Linda in Kansas

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    1. Yes, ponies and horses do shed quite a bit. Mine live outdoors in WI winters so they have really thick coats to shed in the spring.

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  9. Horsehair is a fine liner for birds’ nests, but it can be lethal too. More than once in our Barn Swallow colony, youngsters leaving the nest for the first time have had horse hair wrapped around their legs, and have died dangling from the nest.

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  10. Cool close-ups and I like the fun duckies!

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    1. Thanks! You know I like little things!

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  11. That's a lot of rain. Superfun post.

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