Summer

Sight and Sound This is a lovely swallowtail butterfly from last summer. Lifehouse I could not find this song on any of their albums. It looks like it was a bonus track off the "You and Me" single which only included 3 songs. Butterfly or Butterfly

My last horse, and a good friend (circa 1993.) Her name was "Lady." Doobie Brothers from their album "The Captain and Me" (1973) South City Midnight Lady (written and sung by Patrick Simmons.) Live: South City Midnight Lady Album: South City Midnight Lady or South City Midnight Lady

Sight and Sound "Red Roses for a Blue Lady" is a 1948 popular song by Sid Tepper and Roy C. Bennett. Take your pick. Everybody and his brother has covered this song! ;) (I think the instrumental is the one that I remember most.) How about you? Bobby Darin Wayne Newton Vic Dana Paul Anka Dean Martin Bert Kaempfert (instrumental)

Sight and Sound And another day comes to an end... George Harrison from his "All Things Must Pass" album (1970) A really nice acoustic version: All Things Must Pass Or the Album: All Things Must Pass All Things Must Pass

Sight and Sound Mount Rainier in all its glory! (Looks good large) Riverside from their album "Love, Fear And The Time Machine" (2015) (You might recognize this band, out of Poland, as I have featured them before.) Towards the Blue Horizon Towards the Blue Horizon Towards the Blue Horizon Towards the Blue Horizon

Sight and Sound ♪ From mystical to magical what a way to fly.... ♫ This is a photo that I took earlier this summer of a pair of Cedar Waxwings resting on some blackberry bushes. These birds are quite magical and not easy find here. John Lennon from his "Mind Games" album (1973) Really nice demo (not the album version): You Are Here Another demo: You Are Here Early version: You Are Here Album (lol enough links ya think? ;-) You Are Here You Are Here You Are Here

Sight and Sound A pair of Pileated Woodpeckers One is clearly "out of his head" over the other ;) (I am such a (sap) sucker for love songs. ;) Done originally by Little Anthony and The Imperials, there have been over 50 covers of this popular song. Here are three versions I remember most. Add your own favorite if it isn't here. I'd love to hear it! :) Little Anthony & The Imperials (1964) Going Out of My Head Dionne Warwick (1970) Going Out of My Head Sergio Mendes & Brasil 66 (1966) Going Out of My Head

Sight and Sound Loggins and Messina from their "Full Sail" album (1973) Green heron sailin' the wind. (nice saxophone solo at the end) Sailin' the Wind Sailin' the Wind Sailin' the Wind Sailin' the Wind

Sight and Sound Love is blue and so are these pretty flowers I found at the beach. Paul Mauriat from his " Le Grand Orchestre de Paul Mauriat – Volume 5" album released in 1967. (I remember this instrumental growing up and always loved it. To me it always sounded happy :) It's so interesting now to read about this orchestra leader. I had no knowledge of him and that he was French just makes this all the more special to me now. About the song if you're interested: Wiki L'amour est bleu 4 links! Hopefully one will work for you and brighten your day! (such troubles with links lately.) Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Bleu) Love Is Blue Love Is Blue Love Is Blue Love Is Blue

TSC and Sight and Sound In honor of 9/11 - A day none of us can, or will, forget. This Sunday's Challenge: "Twins" or "Similarity - two or more objects in one image connected to each other." This summer's petunias in the evening light. Jesse Colin Young from his "Song for Juli" album (1973.) Evenin'

Sight and Sound BabyAnne is born free! John Barry "Born Free" version from his "Moviola" album (1992) Born Free Born Free Born Free

Sight and Sound Molly in the apple tree. Fleetwood Mac from their "Mystery to Me" album (1973) (with Bob Welch on vocals.) Emerald Eyes Emerald Eyes Emerald Eyes

Sight and Sound A chase and a loud conversation between a young eagle and a crow. Not sure who's following whom here I just know there was a lot of squawking going on. The Eagles from their "Long Road Out of Eden" album (2007) Somebody Somebody Somebody

Sight and Sound I've got a little leftover stock from my trip to the pet shop last weekend so I thought I'd link it with this classic by the "Pet Shop Boys." Anybody remember this one? Pet Shop Boys first released this as a single in 1984 and then later on their 1986 album "Please." West End Girls West End Girls

This beautiful Great Blue Heron stopped by our pond the other day. I shot this from inside my house about 500 ft. away so I was pretty excited that it turned out okay. :)

Sight and Sound The birds seem to just be flocking to me this week lol It was a dreary day here on the 1st of September, and a reminder that summer is on its way out. A nice surprise down at the pond recently though. This Great Blue Heron spent a long time preening atop the log we call "The Croc" that goes up and down depending on the pond level and looks like a crocodile in its reflection. (Try it on black) My husband told me I'd never be able to get a pic so of course that set the challenge for me lol. I shot this from inside our house about 500 feet or 152 meters away with my trusty FZ1000 on my tripod. It's not the best pic, but these birds, when wild and unaccustomed to people, are so sensitive to movement that they will fly off very easily. (I also uploaded a video.) Loggins and Messina from their 1974 album "Mother Lode." Brighter Days Brighter Days

Sight and Sound Mick reminded me recently of this movie that I just fell in love with back in 1976 (thanks, Mick :) I think I saw it in the theater at least 4 times (back when theaters were big and beautiful. Remember that?) I thought Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson had such great chemistry on screen and I loved the soundtrack (love her so much.) I have no idea if I would like the movie now. I probably should watch it again. That leads me to my song choice for which I will pair this "ever green" image. I'm not quite sure what I did to get this shot, but I kinda like it. It is of a maple tree. From the soundtrack to the movie "A Star is Born" (1976) Scene from the movie: Evergreen or here: Evergreen Or from the album: Evergreen About the song if you're interested: Evergreen Wiki

Sight and Sound There's always a silver lining I guess. The fires here in Washington state are causing some gorgeous sunsets. It made me think of Firefall. (Nice on black) Firefall from their self titled album (1976) Dolphin's Lullaby Dolphin's Lullaby