• Avian

    Staying in Balance

    January 31, 2009

     

    Staying in Balance
    Staying in Balance

    The reason Canadian geese, and many other birds, will balance on one leg is not because of boredom. It seems the birds’ legs have an adaptation called “rete mirabile” that minimizes heat loss. The arteries that transport warm blood into the legs lie in contact with the veins that return colder blood to the bird’s heart. The arteries warm the veins. By standing on one leg, a bird reduces by half the amount of heat lost through unfeathered limbs. So when temperatures drop birds will stand on one leg to stay in balance with the natural world around them.

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  • Art/Design

    Snow Capped

    January 30, 2009
    Snow Capped Posts
    Snow Capped Posts

    It can be rewarding to get outside the day of or the day after a snowfall, you never know what you might find. The day before this image was taken we had a nice snowfall and as sometimes happens today has turned out to be bright, sunny and warm, a great time to be outside. I drove to a park located near my condo and started to walk around. Near the kids playground, which was empty, there is a maze for the children, made of treated posts. The snow on the flat top is melting and creating a wonderful pattern just waiting for some guy with a camera to take a shot. That was me. It’s good to get out after a snowfall.

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  • Art/Design

    In the Window

    January 29, 2009

     

    Window Temptations
    Window Temptations

    Marketing requires merchants to put on display some of their products as a way to entice a buyer. This image was taken through a store window and has some wonderful qualities that will catch peoples attention. It is simple yet presented very well and the lighting is wonderful. It does its job!

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  • architecture,  Cityscapes/Urban,  street photography

    Red Doors

    January 28, 2009
    The Broadway Pub
    The Broadway Pub

    I am drawn to doors but in this image it the color red that calls out. I find doors with bright colors calling out my name and when they are tall and narrow, I stop to take some photos. However, the red of the doors, the red striped awning, the red sign in the window and the red lamps are what make this image have its power for me. I like the shadows across the sidewalk and the reflection in the window. When you add the customers in the window it all makes for a cool street scene.

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  • Cityscapes/Urban

    A Driveway

    January 27, 2009

     

    Driveway along Cherry Bottom Road
    Driveway Along Cherry Bottom Road

    We had one of those afternoon snowfalls where we received about 2-3 inches of snow. One of those snow falls without wind and large flakes. I like those kind of snowfalls. They slowly flutter downward and can lull you to sleep. However, it is cold, 16 degrees. Definitely winter! I’ve noticed this driveway before and while driving by this specific afternoon I turned around and took a few images.

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  • architecture,  Cityscapes/Urban

    Gazebo in Winter

    January 26, 2009

     

    Gazebo in Winter
    Gazebo in Winter

    As our winter days become colder and snow blankets everything around us, those places we spend outside in summer take on a solitary look. Instead of sitting on this gazebo, we find fireplaces to sit around or busy ourselves in our kitchens.

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  • Cityscapes/Urban,  Travel

    Granville Streets

    January 25, 2009

     

    Downtown Granville
    Downtown Granville

    One of my coworkers lives in the small New-England style Village of Granville, Ohio and suggested I visit the town sometime. Well today was the sometime. We had clear skies and cold temperatures so felt a drive over there was the order for the day. After having my car serviced I headed for Granville which is located about 15 miles from Columbus along Highway 161. The above image was taken on the main street of the older part of town. Just behind me is the intersection of Broadway and Main. Each corner of the intersection was a church. It reminded my of the fact this country was founded and settled with Christian roots.

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