Friday, August 14, 2009

indian tree revisited

a creative chainsaw artist recognized the profile of an indian chief outlined in the giant sycamore sticking out of red rock lake and this is the result against a beautiful evening sunset. funny how there are things you look at often and never see....

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

weekly counter-cute 6

what's cuter than a baby beluga (delphinapterus leucas) whale? nothing has such a shiny bald head (don't be lookin' at me!) and enchanting smile as this resident of the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.

Monday, August 10, 2009

newbies


it's always fun to introduce new paddlers to red rock sunsets and saturday's didn't disappoint anyone. a new seaman first class and the stripbuilt didn't make it through the sea cave, but my dagger got a promotion for a new seaman second class in the red rock armada.

Saturday, August 8, 2009

shall be done...

"determine that the thing can and shall be done,
and then we shall find The Way"
-abraham lincoln

Thursday, August 6, 2009

blame it on the moonlight

the august moonlight paddle started off with a beautiful setting sun lighting up the "indian tree" west of the mile long bridge.
moonlight on a mirror glass lake with cool temps on a clear night is all we could ever ask for....

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

weekly counter-cute 5

it is the season for bambi to grow to adolescence and this mother reflects the "cuteness" still remaining from those adorable little fawns. nightfall on the water can be interesting to both parties......... so party on Garth!

Sunday, August 2, 2009

whitebreast


the evening water on whitebreast bay imparts a sensual feeling to a paddler seeking solitude, yet gives a promise of shared emotions, like the waves created by distant travelers...