“Photograph: a picture painted by the sun without instruction in art.” — Ambrose Bierce

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

Sunday, 09/21/2025: Posted photo — American Dagger Moth Caterpillar.

The American Dagger Mot is found in America east of the Rocky Mountains in wooded areas. They feed on many common types of trees such as oaks and maples and are often found on the ground in the forest. This caterpillar protects itself from danger by “stinging” anything that touches it. I did not touch it since I knew that some caterpillars sting and I did not know at the time if this was one of those.

Here is one of the many differences between a butterfly and a moth. Butterflies tend to fold their wings vertically up over their backs. Moths tend to hold their wings in a tent-like fashion that hides the abdomen. Butterflies are typically larger and have more colorful patterns on their wings. Moths are typically smaller with drab-colored wings.

Monday, 09/22/2025: Posted photo — Lift Progress.

Wachusett Mountain is putting in a new high-speed lift. I have been showing photos of progress as I hike past the construction. This lift is much larger than the lift they just removed.

Tuesday, 09/23/2025: Posted photo — Roses.

Over the last couple of weeks, I have been showing individual roses from this bush. This bush is the one that I did not think it would survive before it was transplanted.

When I planted it in the new flower bed, I took care to help it grow by watering it and keeping the ground fertilized. It is now growing wonderfully.

The yellow roses and the white roses bloom at different times. This is like other plants, such as our azaleas, in which the different colors bloom at different times.

Wednesday, 09/24/2025: Posted photo — Full Moon.

As I was looking for a file today, I found this photo of the moon. I took this photo a while ago. It is a composite of 10 separate photos.

This is one of my favorite full moon photos, so I wanted to share it with you.

Thursday, 09/25/2025: Posted photo — Rose during Rain.

We finally had rain. The rain took all the petals off the yellow roses. I noticed that there was a rosebud on this plant.

As I walked past it, I noticed the raindrops on the rose. I went back inside, grabbed my camera and its rain cover and took this photo.

Friday, 09/26/2025: Post photo — Elm Tree.

I like the look of this tree. I photographed it often a few years ago. On my way to work today, I wanted to photograph a great sunrise so I pulled into the cemetery to see if I could get a better view.

I do not know why I pulled into the cemetery, but I found my way to photograph this tree.

Saturday, 09/27/2025: Post photo — Lakeside.

Today was the church bazar. After the bazar we went to our cottage to have a cookout. I took this photo since I liked the way the sun reflected off the hill on the other side of the lake.

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

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

“Sumens imagines consolatur et inspirat me. Pulchritudinem mundi video per cameram meam.”