Nandu Bird in Chile

Wild nandu birds are native to this part of southern Chile. This one wandered into a farm field near Torres del Paine National Park. When these birds get upset, the feathers on their necks stick out. This one was agitated because horses entered the pasture and got too close. The nandu chased the horses away.

Olympic Wood

I took this picture in the Olympic Mountains in Washington State, USA. It’s hard to believe, but living branches still reached for the sky at the very top of this huge tree trunk. I just love the colors and textures of the wood!

Afternoon Moon

I took this picture of our Moon as it floated in a blue sky. The Moon loomed large, perhaps because of the hazy rings encircling it. The glowing orb dominated the clear heavens. I almost felt I was standing on another planet and gazing upward.