Evening Clouds...

 As I was standing in the yard

gazing at the sky, 

billowing white clouds took on 
a pink and orange tinge,

painted by the setting sun. 

So I ran inside to grab my camera.

Luna Moth Sighting

Usually these are not seen except around 

large lights at night, or early in the morning.  

This lovely large green moth was clinging 

to a door frame in bright sunlight.

Another view of the gorgeous iris 

among my hosta plants...

Peek-a-boo Chip

This cheeky little rodent made me smile: 

"You can't see me!"  Photo by JNC - 06-24-19

West Coast Mountains

Despite crazy rush hour traffic, 

either waaaay too fast

or bumper-to-bumper idle-and-inch-forward,

I enjoyed the amazing landscape and

seeing different vegetation.

I especially loved the mountains

that looked like boulder piles

with sparse vegetation inbetween.

Some of them had rocks the

size of houses perched on top,

appearing ready to roll

downhill at any moment! 

(I didn't get a picture of those.)

Rock and Roll!!!

There were lots of dead trees along the ridgelines:  4-year drought...

West Coast Plants

A recent trip to SW California brought unusual plant sightings:

Mimosa

gnarled branches

hollow tree stump

CAN YOU I.D. THIS MYSTERY FRUIT TREE????

Elegant Iris

Bird of Paradise

Mid-June Around-The-Garden, Etc.

Geranium

Allium

Allium

Blackberry Bush Blossom

Poplar Leaf on Stump

Purple Iris

Yellow Iris

Cloud Bank Before Sunset

And Yet More Alcohol Inks Designs

Some New ATC's

 These were all cut from one piece

 of 8+1/2" x 11" card stock after

painting it with acrylic paints on a Gelli Plate.  

Rubber stamped designs added some detail, 

and finally, a few stick-on "gems" 

gave a sparkle point.  

These were really fun to make, once I got started.