August 8, 2011 It's a silly hat Monday! I thought it might be fun to start off the week with something crazy & silly. This is the clown that works the Stockyards in Fort Worth Texas. He makes hundreds of "Longhorn" balloon hats every day. All over the Stockyards, you can see kids and adults wearing them. There's just no way you can keep yourself from smiling when you see one. In this shot, the little fellow that just got his, is walking away from the camera with Mom & Dad, and the clown is looking down at his next tiny customer and had just asked, "What color do you want your longhorns to be?" Best viewed in X2 Hope you enjoy, and hope it brings you a big smile to start off your week!!!! Best, Linda
August 7, 2011 "A Couple of Happy, but Hot Pooches" These guys were so cute, and friendly I couldn't resist taking their photo. But I think you can tell, they were pretty hot while walking around with their owner. Thanks so much for all the comments on the shot of Ashlee feeding the Dolphins, I realy appreciated them all and she was thrilled too!!! Have an awesome Sunday everyone! Linda
August 1, 2011 Whoo hoo - I got one!!! After seeing all of the wonderful dragonfly shots, I finally had about 3 seconds to catch this one in our yard. I just love seeing all the shots that the SmugMugers post of these wonderful creatures, so it was a thrill to get this one. I've only been lucky enough to get one other one (or at least a decent picture of one) about a year or so ago, and according to Papamugger, that one was a Damselfly. I'm going to have to defer to Papa to tell us what this one is, as I have no clue. Check it out in X2 - it's pretty cool. I love the way it looks like they have 'helmets' on. Thanks so much to everyone for all that really nice comments on the Chicago at night shot , I was just overwhelmed with the response and really, really appreciated them all very much. I'm posting tomorrow's shot a little early as I'll be on the road - driving this time, so won't have much time to post. I'm hoping to comment tomorrow evening though. Have a great week!!! Linda Follow up: Papamugger says that this is a Checkered Setwing that is found mostly in Texas and Oklahoma (is that a red OU helmet on his head?). Thanks for the information from the Dragonfly King!
