As promised back when I shared the story about the Cheeky Pelican, I have finally finished working on the rest of my zoo photos from my recent visit to Blijdorp Zoo. As usual, where me and my camera are involved, there are a ton of photos. I’ll try to keep it just to my favorites, [...]
One morning during our holiday I got out my camera and went for a walk around the property to take some photos. While up in the orchard I noticed some wasps buzzing around one of the trees. Man, do those wasps love them some cherries!
After a few days hanging out at Xander’s dad and Jenny’s place we decided that we should get out and do at least a little exploring. Usually when we are going somewhere I will scour the internet to find places I want to visit but this trip was mostly about spending time with family so [...]
Last week our photo club held a macro and still life evening for us to practice and learn a bit more about it. They set up some tables and we were all asked to bring something along for ourselves and others to photograph. This was one of the nights I was most looking forward to [...]
A few weekends ago my husband came in from walking the dogs and said “You might want to grab your camera, there’s some kind of motorcycle thing going on across the street!”. The sound of motorcycles is nothing new here in Rotterdam, especially in this area. So I didn’t even notice the sounds of them [...]
Today I can mark another item off my 101 List! It was a beautifully sunny day in Rotterdam today and even though my husband is quite sick with a throat infection, that still couldn’t keep him down. Both of us were really keen to get out and do something to enjoy the nice weather so [...]
Wait, not just yet! If you want to really do it right you have to wait until Wednesday, that is the next full moon. Tonight I looked out the window and saw a beautiful dark sky with a clear moon and I had the urge to get my camera out. I have only the [...]
Last night my husband and I went in to Den Haag to meet up with some other photo club members for an evening of portrait photography. I have been looking forward to it for quite some time because I really like the social gatherings of the group and because I wanted to try to dip [...]
A rawhide addict, that is… Unlike Bailey, who just grabs it and spends hours hiding them in different spots all over the house, Pixel loves rawhide bones. If there is rawhide in the house, it’s hers. What’s hers is hers and what’s Bailey’s is hers. That’s the law in Pixeltown. It doesn’t matter what size, [...]
On Sunday while I was out watching the marathon I saw these three boys. They were having such a laugh that I had to get my camera out and get a photo. Two of the boys had their jackets pulled up over their heads pretending to be headless while tormenting the boy in the middle. [...]
For all the years I’ve been living here I’ve never once bothered to go check out the Rotterdam Marathon. It just wasn’t something I was interested in at all. This year I thought I would go and watch, partly because I’m hellbent on getting out and being more involved in things that go on here, [...]
Today’s we had an early visit from the Easter Bunny! Clearly nobody has ever warned him about chicks on diets…
This afternoon I was sitting in my living room watching TV and thinking about how crappy the weather was outside when I happened to look out our front window . That was when I noticed this rainbow. I tend to leave half of the curtains closed because we live across from a tall building full [...]
Last night I went to my first Rotterdam Challengers game here in Rotterdam. A friend of mine (who will remain nameless to save her from being hounded for favors) told me she had a friend who could get her free tickets so I was like, oh HELL yeah! I love basketball! I’ve been to many [...]
On February 14, 2010 (Valentine’s Day) the Lock of Love art piece was placed in Rotterdam’s popular district of Delfshaven. The Lock of Love ritual has been taking place all over the world, and is now here in Rotterdam as well. Not just a rail on a bridge or a chain around a lamppost, this [...]
Bailey (top right) and Pixel (bottom right) peacefully engaging another dog. A rare occasion indeed! This week’s Photo Hunt theme is Daily. One thing that is a part of our daily life, come rain or shine, is walking the dogs… and the drama that comes along with it. I snapped this photo last week while [...]
Yesterday morning we woke up and it was foggy and grey. Not exactly what we hoped for on a Sunday morning but it would have to do. I had a lot of housework that I was avoiding, so I asked my husband how he’d feel about going for a drive so I could take some [...]
Fearless Fourteen
by Janet Evanovich
