May 22, 2021 – Beautiful Photographs

City Sonnet’s Colors and Letters Challenge: May 22, 2021: Poppy Red

Published on May 22, 2021May 23, 2021 by Russell SmithLeave a comment

This poppy seems to have a bit of yellow in it, creating something that’s rather orange BUT it is still a poppy!

This red rose seems to have an inner light that makes it glow.

When it comes to a deep, rich red, the gerbera daisy certainly rises to the occasion!

I’d be remiss if I didn’t give a nod to the red delicious apple!

City Sonnet May Colors & Letters Challenge: Poppy Red

Alive & Trekking’s Which Way Photo Challenge: May 22, 2021

Published on May 22, 2021May 22, 2021 by Russell Smith2 Comments

There’s a little robin on the trail with me.

Iconic signage on a rare grey day in Hollywood. Taken with my old Canon Powershot A1100

Another from the archives. Hollywood Blvd bustles at night. Note Egyptian Theatre and Scientology building.

Which Way Photo Challenge

Ragtag Daily Prompt: Swing

Published on May 22, 2021 by Russell Smith2 Comments

Another day, another ball! Or rather, it was another night, another ball. Princess Pirouette’s social calendar was so crowded that she was forced into the uncomfortable position of declining invitations. Sometimes she would attend two balls in one night. Poor GarGar! His days were filled with important business, such as training recruits or attending Privy Council meetings. He found that his reserves of energy were being sorely tapped, and often, he would ask Pirouette to go by herself to whatever function was on the calendar that day. She was only too happy to oblige. She found GarGar to be an average dance partner at best. Oh, he could swing her on his arm like the best of them, but when it came to grace of movement, she found him wanting.

Molting Cicadas: May 22, 2021

Published on May 22, 2021May 22, 2021 by Russell Smith2 Comments

During the day, we see their dried-out exoskeletons. The later we see them buzzing lazily through the air. The first thing they do when they crawl out of the ground is molt. They find a good spot where they can latch on with no effort and then emerge from their outer casing. It’s an amazing process.