Jack

This wondrful little guy (Jack Russell mix) just walked up to us one day and wouldn't leave. After hanging out flyers for a couple of days, I thought to take him to the vet and have him scanned for a microchip. He had not one, but two microchips embedded in his back, and after a few phone calls was able to track down his owner and reunite them. And not a day too soon, either, because Jack grows on you. Fast. A totally delightful little dog. Jack, I still miss you.

Paradise Found

One of my favorite spots on the planet, the Florida Keys. The people who live down here are a little "different," shall we say. Which is probably why I love it so much.

You can't see me, right?

This is a Knight Anole, a lizard native to Cuba, but now found in many areas of south Florida. He (she?) is about 18" long.

His Majesty

Another shot of Lover Boy, this time reclining on his throne, fast asleep.

The Crow

I shot this photo in the parking lot of a Publix supermarket. He was about 60 feet away, and I just happened to have a short telephoto lens on the camera. I rolled down the window on the truck and took four quick shots. This was the best of the series, and was heavily cropped. The colors are striking, especially at full size.

Lover Boy

Lover Boy lives in our screened-in porch. He's a big boy, and still getting used to living in captivity, after living outdoors for most of his life. Presumably. We don't know for sure. But he lives here now.

Golden Silk Orb Weaver

This is a golden silk orb weaver. They're all over the place. When the sunlight hits their webs just right, you can see where they got the name - their silk glitters like gold. The big one is a female, the small one a male. He brings her food to eat, and in return, she sometimes eats him, too.