Two images today, both from the Pacific Science Center.  We went in part to view the Harry Potter travelling exhibit, and  in part because it is (and always has been) one of my favorite places to visit and learn.
In the image above, note the striking wing colours and its amazing little eye.  You'll also notice that only four of its six legs is visible.  This is true, too, of the other butterfly.  I'm not sure why this is. In the image below, note the pattern in its eye, and the tightly curled up mouth part.

Well, hello there!

This curious little fellow was found in our yard, and seemed just as curious about its human observers as we were of it.

Monkeying Around

Part of the benefit of this blog is to be more discerning and critical of my own photography and representation of it.  Another value of the exercise is to reflect on connections between photos i've taken (recently or not) and my life.  I don't presently see any notable connection between these guys and my life today.  Despite that, today i will be sharing altogether too many monkey photos.  Why?  Because i love them.  All but the first were taken in Angkor Wat, outside Siem Reap, Camboidia.  The one above is actually an Siamang, and is captive (you can see part of a second one in the picture). 

Seashore

The grey and white pattern is the remnants of former barnicle residents, current inhabitants continue to reside along the edges.
Deception Pass on Whidbey Island, Washington, July 2008.

Also, i'm switching to weekly photos. I'm hoping to take a new photo each week.