Category Archives: Reptiles, etc.

P: Program AE

I did some more experimenting with my new camera, this time with the “Mode Dial on P” with the AF point in the center. I think I even know what most of that means. Anyway, out of 60 shots, these … Continue reading

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Baby Steps

I finally bought a decent camera, and tonight I took it for a walk. I only used the full-auto mode, just to get a feel for what it could do — and because I don’t know how to do anything … Continue reading

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Brown Snake

I spotted the largest Brown Snake I’ve ever seen on the trail at Moraine Hills State Park — it was about 14 inches long. I picked it up and held it on the seat of the chair. It writhed around … Continue reading

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Painted Turtle (and Mike)

I spotted a tiny Painted Turtle on the road leading into Moraine Hill State Park. I pulled over and picked it up to save it from being crushed and to get its picture in the chair. It was tucked back … Continue reading

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Creation Museum — Petersburg, Kentucky

We spent a morning touring the Creation Museum. When we strolled through the garden, we saw two wild Northern Water Snakes swimming in one of the ponds. The top one was about two-and-a-half feet long, the other one about a … Continue reading

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