Let It Snow

These are a few decorations from around the neighborhood here. I find them comical because they have "Let It Snow" written on them (except for the 'trio of snowmen' and it's 80 degrees today.
It'll probably be a bit of time before I can post anything on here again. Moni and I are flying up to the motherland (Michigan) and we'll be returning on January 5th. In the meantime, I hope everyone has a safe and splendid holiday season.

Pineapple

Collins Ave.

Beach

I'm not trying to brag with this photo because when it's so hot for so long, it begins to lose its luster. Hopefully this photo transmits some warmth to those who are much colder than here ( which is basically the entire continental U.S.- except for Miami).

South Beach

"Go on git!"

I busted this bandito tonight along with his little partner in crime as they were climbing down the mango tree. I don't know what it is but the last three places I've lived at have had raccoons...or maybe they've been stowaways every time I move. Who knows. They're bold though. The other night I had the door open for the breeze and one (probably this same one) came to the door and took a look around before I told it to leave. It left but not as fast as it should of.

Display

Dragonfly

Crescent

This was during a quick trip to South Beach and it doesn't even scratch the surface of what it's like there. There's a lot to see down there and it'd be fun to spend an entire day there just taking photos.

Window Man

I've been shooting at ISO 3200 lately.

Painter

Gallery

Miami had an event this weekend where entertainment was taking place throughout South Beach from 6 p.m. Saturday until 7 a.m. Sunday. The museums were open later than usual so we went inside one. The artist was sitting in his chair across the room as people milled about. Just as I took this photo he said, " Sir, no photographs." I had already taken the photograph I wanted to take. That stuff happens. It wasn't the first time and I'm sure it won't be the last.

Rain Drops

Shiva

 

The Hindu god Shiva looks over our fountain (it's more like swamp water) in the backyard. This section of the yard is like paradise for frogs. I spotted a large group of tadpoles in there so hopefully Shiva keeps them safe so they can grow up and take care of the Asian Tiger mosquitos.

Wild Thing 2