This is a filigree, or laceleaf, Japanese maple — one of my favorites for its incredibly fine, feathery foliage. Each leaf is so deeply cut that it looks almost like green lace, with the edges just starting to take on warm orange and gold tones for fall. It’s only a small potted specimen for now, but these delicate maples grow into real showstoppers as they mature.
Good light doesn’t wait for you. If you take pictures (or you just love a good sunset over the lake), you know the particular ache of showing up ten minutes too late, when the gold has already gone flat and blue and the moment is over. I’ve wanted, for a long time, a simple way…
Our Dog of the Day for 3/13/2012 is Laila, a beautiful 5-year-old Shih Tzu who is such a joy to her family. “This is our Laila. She is 5 years old. She is such a joy to us.” Sometimes the simplest descriptions are the most complete ones. “She is such a joy to us” —…
A couple more cute Halloween photos to share! This little Shih Tzu was out trick-or-treating in a pumpkin costume, led along by a pint-sized Mario. Halloween in the neighborhood is always a blast, and the costumed pups are easily the best part. Thanks for sharing these!
Our Dog of the Day for 11/10/2011 is Frodo, caught in the middle of a great big yawn! “I caught my dog Frodo yawning.” The timing on a yawn photo is everything, and Frodo’s owner absolutely nailed it. That wide-open mouth, the scrunched-up face, the big surprised eyes — it is the kind of candid…
“Nalani came into our lives when she was 6 weeks old. We named her NALANI because it means HEAVENLY in the hawaiian language. Prior to having Nalani, we had a male shihtzu at 6 weeks old, as well, and he ended up passing with kidney failure. We were sooo sad to see a little puppy…
Our Dogs of the Day for 2/27/2012 are Laila and Bea, two Shih Tzus who are the very best of friends. “Laila and Bea play together and celebrate their birthdays together. They are BFFs!” Birthday celebrations, shared playtime, and the official designation of BFFs — Laila and Bea have a friendship that any of us…
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