I have been somewhat restricted to home because of a strong sensitivity to light, caused by several drops I take four times a day. Sometimes I am forced to sit in a darkened room to rest the eye. As a result, my photo subjects are few. I decided to play with one of Carol's birds and try putting it in one of her houseplants just for fun. Here is the result, nothing great but some fun for me.

"Clematis are prized for their incredible flowers, some as large as a saucer. Known as the 'Queen of the Climbers', Clematis plants will train onto trellises and fences, or arch gracefully over doorways. They are absolutely stunning when used alone or when several different colored varieties are mixed." - Quote from: http://www.bluestoneperennials.com/shrubs/clematis.html

Miko the Magnificent is the picture of true toleration. He really doesn't care to have his picture taken. But it isn't worth any exertion to move, so he just keeps a wary eye on the photographer.

Just something else I found around the house. I liked the pattern made by the fringe at the top.

So it wasn't the curtains themselves but rather the lines, shapes and tones made by them that attracted me. I tried to make that stand out about it

I saw this old carriage in a neighborhood yard. It looks like it is in pretty good shape even though it sits out in the weather. No horse in sight. :)

I always enjoy walks at Dorris Ranch, one of the Willamalane parks in Springfield. I found this scene very appealing. Though a park, Dorris Ranch still has a working filbert (hazelnut) orchard that lies beyond the trees.