“It’s weird that photographers spend years or even a whole lifetime, trying to capture moments that added together, don’t even amount to a couple of hours.” — James Lalropui Keivom

Thank you for all the new views and likes from last week, it helps keep me inspired.

Many flower photos this week for some reason. The sun and warm weather could be on my mind this week.

Sunday, 08/30/2026: Posted photo — Shape with Light.

I was attempting to do some light painting this week. I just never had the opportunity to do what I wanted to do. I guess that I am just lazy in my old age. I took these images using a blue laser pointer against a ceiling in one of our rooms. I like the glow around the trails. Just wish I had outlined an object in the dark as I originally planned.

Monday, 08/31/2026: Posted photo — Bee in Aster.

Canon EOS R50, f/5.6, 1/200 sec., ISO 125

Happy 34 heavenly birthday to Seraphina. Miss you dearly.

Last week I posted a photo of an aster. I was not planning on doing so again this week until I saw this honeybee gathering nectar. Every year I attempt to take a photo of a honeybee on a flower. This year was a little trickier since I am using a new camera and am still learning its settings. I am surprised about how much different this camera is than my last camera. There are features that I like and there are features that I wish I had back. Call my cheap, but I did not want to pay twice as much for just a body as I did with my complete camera kit.

Tuesday, 09/01/2026: Posted photo – Black Eyed Susans.

Canon EOS R50, f/5, 1/80 sec., ISO 160

Black Eyed Susans are not weeds. Sometimes they act like weeds overtaking gardens and flowerbeds. The spread is most likely caused by animals spreading flower seeds. The daisy-like blooms are typically 2 to 3 inches wide, and bloom for up to a month from July to August. The center becomes a seed cluster that appeals to birds and other animals.

This photo was taken in a flower bed that just had a few black eyes Susans a few years ago and is not completely coved with them There are other flowerbeds in the area that were also overtaken by this flower.

Wednesday, 09/02/2026: Posted photo — Flower Arrangement.

Pixel 7, f/1.8, 1/78 sec, ISO 230

This was taken during my shopping trip this week. I am now taking photos of random objects to test out the focus of my phone. I have a small camera that I use underwater that I need to locate so that I can take photos using that camera and not my phone. What happened to my phone’s camera is still a mystery to me.

I know what you are thinking, this is not a random photo since I see many flower photos from Joe. This is a random photo because, like many of my photos, the subject calls out to me to photograph them.

Thursday, 09/03/2026: Posted photo — Rosebud.

Canon EOS R50, f/5.6, 1/200 sec., ISO 400

Yellow roses symbolize friendship and joy, and new beginnings. A rose bud has the same meaning as a fully blossomed rose. This rosebud is in the flower bed I planted in memory of our daughter who passed away at birth 34 years ago. This bud started to appear on her birthday. This is very symbolic and meaningful to me.

Friday, 09/04/2026: Posted photo – Bat Box.

Bat boxes are artificial roosts designed to encourage bats into areas where there are few roosting sites. Bat boxes, also called bat houses, are helpful in providing alternative roosting habitat for bats so that they do not roost in hour houses. I have been in an old Victorian house that had bats. That is not ideal since bats carry many germs. By making a bat box (or house) reduces the chance of human contact with bats.

Bats carry rabies. Unlike bites from larger animals, bat bites and scratches can be small and may go unnoticed or appear insignificant. If you wake up and see a bat in your room, you should seek medical attention in case the bat has bitten or scratched you.

Saturday, 09/05/2026: Post photo — Elephants.

Canon EOS R50, f/4.5, 1/60 sec., ISO 1000

“The Great Elephant Migration” Boston. The 100-strong herd is on the move in the middle of Commonwealth Ave. The life-size elephant sculptures are crafted from Lantana camara, a toxic and aggressive invasive weed that overtakes forests in India and forces wild elephants into human areas. You can purchase these elephants after this exhibition is over. The Tuskers, the largest and most striking males in the herd, easily identified by the mighty tusks that define them cost $22,500 each, while the sold-out Calves started at $8,500.

These elephants are impressive to see, and they are almost out of the city. They are located on the Commonwealth Avenue Mall starting from The ‘Quin House between Fairfield & Dartmouth until September 13, 2026.

That is all for now. Until next week, be safe.

“Sumens imagines consolateur et inspirat me. Pulchritudinem mundi video per camera mean.”

“Quod scripsi, scripsi. Ingeniarius sum, non scriptor.”

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