Fishy Photobomb

While at Starfish Point in Grand Cayman, I saw a short retaining wall extending out into the water.  I waded over to it and saw this beautiful reddish-orange starfish.  It wasn't until I got home and started editing photos that I noticed the sassy fish photobombing the top of the picture.

Techie Corner

I haven't used my DSLR much in quite a while.  For this trip, I used my iPhone 14 Pro in raw mode.  To avoid surface reflections, I held my phone underwater.  There were all kinds of people there, kicking up the sand, which caused a sandy haze in many of my pictures.  I did my best to get rid of the bulk of the haze in post-production.

Happy Starfish

 

Growing up as a landlocked city girl, I didn't see much sea life up close.  Last month, I spent a few hours in Grand Cayman and got to see, touch, and hold some amazing creatures.  

The only starfish I had ever seen were the dry, lifeless ones you can find in stores.  I had no idea they came in so many different shapes, textures, and colors.  

Techie Corner

I haven't used my DSLR much in quite a while.  For this trip, I used my iPhone 14 Pro in raw mode.  To avoid surface reflections, I held my phone underwater. 

Lunch Break 1942

 I'm doing a little copywork this morning.  

Nerstrand Big Woods State Park

On Wednesday, I rode down to Nerstrand Big Woods State Park. What drew me there was the waterfall the DNR website mentioned. Unfortunately, with the drought in recent months, the waterfall has become a trickle.  Still, the fall colors were pretty in the afternoon sun.  There were Indian tinker toy plants everywhere, reminding me of childhood field trips.  A large hornet's nest caught my eye. I made sure to steer clear of that!  The picture I took of it was zoomed all the way out with my DSLR lens.

You can read the DNR's pamphlet for more information on the history of the Big Woods in Minnesota.

Autumn Leaves

I decided to take it easy and stick close to home on Tuesday after my jungle gym exercise on Monday.  These are just a few of the lovely leaves gracing the parkway in south Minneapolis.