Exploration Photography Daily View - May 31, 2015

Hi again my friends! Here is today's Exploration Photography Daily View.

This is the Ben Franklin Bridge that connects Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Camden, New Jersey. I shot this yesterday on our way to a concert on the Camden Waterfront.

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Around The House - May 31, 2015

Hi there folks! Wow wasn't the weekend quick? At least mine was. We did a lot of running yesterday and today we just did some work around the house. I didn't know what I was going to post for this weeks "full post" so I thought I would show you some shots I made today.

These first two photos are from our pear tree.

This is one of our many Vinca.

And here is our Schnauzer, Schnitzel sporting his new Summer haircut.

One of our geraniums.

And finally here is our orchid.

And that's about it for now. I hope you enjoyed your visit and I certainly hope to see you again here at the blog. Thanks so much for stopping by.

Until next time...

Exploration Photography Daily View - May 30, 2015

Hi and welcome to an earlier posting of the exploration Photography Daily View. I'm getting this to you now because we are doing a lot of running around and I don't want to miss my Midnight deadline. So without further ado...

A couple of birds taking advantage of my cafe addition. And speaking of additions keep watching this spot. I have more coming real soon.

And before I go I have a short 1 minute video I would like to share with you. Check it out at the link below.


Saturday Morning Squirrels <<< Click Here


Thanks for stopping by my friends!

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Exploration Photography Daily View - May 29, 2015

Hi there! Welcome to the Exploration Photography Daily View. Today I share with you another shot from yesterday at the Avian Cafe.

One lone diner. But he wasn't alone for long. Oh we pack em' in here at the cafe. To the tune of about 40lbs of seed every week and a half. Not to mention peanuts. I am so thankful for Costco!

Thanks for stopping by folks! I hope to see you again at the blog.

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Exploration Photography Daily View - May 28, 2015

Hi there! Welcome to the Exploration Photography Daily View. Here is what I have for you today.

We get a lot of birds in our yard but oddly enough not a whole lot of Robins. Not in the front yard at least. Maybe they don't get along with doves and blackbirds? Hopefully this is one of many to come. I'll be there with my camera waiting!

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Exploration Photography Daily View - May 27, 2015

Hi and welcome to today's edition of the Exploration Photography Daily View. Check out what I've got for you today.

This is a hosta at my sister Elaine's house. I shot this on Saturday. What makes it special to me is that it was grown from a clipping of the hosta at the house I grew up in. And even better than that is that according to what my Mom always told me is that it was originally from the house she grew up in. So while I don't know precisely how old it is it certainly is pretty old.

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Exploration Photography Daily View - May 26, 2015

Hi there and welcome to today's Daily View! 

Well I get home from work today and as usual watered to plants and filled the birdbath. As I was finishing up I happened to look down and saw this critter.

Not the clearest shot I've ever made but I was in kind of a hurry and grabbed my cell phone. I have no idea where he came from but he was very calm and friendly. Probably someone's pet. If I knew for sure that he didn't have rabies I would catch him and try to find out who he belongs to. We are very familiar with ferrets and know how to handle them. They make great pets but require a lot of attention.

On another note I have a video to show you. It was shot at The Philadelphia Zoo. Check it out at the link below.


Monkeying Around At the Zoo <<< Click Here


Thanks for stopping by my friends.

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Exploration Photography Daily View - May 25, 2015

Today in observance of Memorial Day I would like to share a photo that is very special to me.

I obviously did not shoot this since it was about 26 years before I was born. This is my Dad Edward Miller in 1944 just before heading off to the Philippines during the Second World War. Some of you may have already seen it in my Facebook post earlier today. As I said in that post Dad was lucky enough to make it home but as an unfortunate fact of war many men and women serving this great nation did not. And today on Memorial Day we honor them.

Thanks for visiting.

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A Trip to The Zoo

Hi there folks! Yesterday I told you that I would probably do a full post and have it to you my this morning. You know, because of the holiday. Well as the old saying goes, better late than never.

Yesterday Kim, her dad and I visited the Philadelphia Zoo. We figured that it wouldn't be terribly crowded since most people around here go "down the shore" over the holiday weekend. And for the most part it wasn't. And the weather was perfect. And now of course I have some photos to share with you. So without further delay...

This isn't as clear as I would like because it was shot through glass. I still like it though.

Yep. I go to a zoo full of animals and photograph a pigeon. Actually though you can't see it in this shot this pigeon was standing on a cage full of captive pigeons. And for you trivia buffs the common pigeon is actually a Rock Dove.

Lions...

And Tigers...

And... cats? Sorry, no bears today. I guess all cats like paper bags.

I like this shot a lot more than I thought I would.

I have a really cool video of this guy and his family. I'll share it soon.

And there you have it. I have more but I'll be sharing them later. I thank you for visiting and I hope to see you here again real soon.

Until next time...

Exploration Photography Daily View - May 24, 2015

Hi there folks! Welcome to my Daily View. Today I have this to share with you.

I shot this yesterday morning near the cafe. He is one of our many avian guests.

And speaking of the cafe I also have a video to show you. It is from Friday morning and is somewhat long at around 23 minutes but there is some good stuff for you bird and squirrels fans. You can always fast forward if you like.


Friday Morning At the Cafe <<< Click Here


And that's it for now. I am working on my weekly full post. I hope to get it to you tonight but it may be tomorrow morning. Hey, it's a holiday weekend.

Thanks for stopping by.

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Exploration Photography Daily View - May 23, 2015

Hi all. It's getting really late but Still have my Daily View for you.

This is a flower from my Sister Elaine's front yard. I have lot's more photos from our trip up to North Jersey today and will share some of them over the next week.

Thanks for stopping by.

Until next time...

Exploration Photography Daily View - May 22, 2015

Hi there and welcome to the weekend! For today's Daily View I would like to share one of our vincas with you.

Vincas are one of our favorite flowers and they are very hardy. They stand up to the extreme Summer heat and last well into the Autumn months. We have many in pots in the front and back yards of our house.

Thanks for stopping by.

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Exploration Photography Daily View - May 21, 2015

As I was going through some of the photos I have shot over the past several days I came across a lot of Squirrels. Lots and lots of squirrels. Today for the Daily View I would like to share one with you.

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You see? Animals can smile too! I guess he is happy to get lots of peanuts and bird seed.

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to come back soon.

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Exploration Photography Daily View - May 20, 2015

Today's Daily View Rocks! Well, actually it is rocks. Three rocks.

When Kim and I go camping I like to take a rock home from the town that we visit. It's pretty easy considering we are usually in a rural environment. It's a tradition I started four years ago. Unfortunately I missed bringing one home one year. From left to right the rocks on display here came from Cape May Courthouse, New Jersey 2012, Delaware Water Gap/Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania 2014 and Allentown, Pennsylvania this year.

Thanks for stopping by my friends.

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Exploration Photography Daily View - May 19, 2015

Hi everyone and welcome to today's Daily View. It's another beautiful Spring day and what better to share with you today than a beautiful Spring flower?

This is the carnation that was given to Kim when we stayed at the Allentown KOA campground over Mother's Day weekend. They gave them to all of the Moms when they checked in.

Thanks for stopping by folks. Now get out there and enjoy the nice weather :) But be sure to come back soon.

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Exploration Photography Daily View - May 18, 2015

Hi there and welcome to the Exploration Photography Daily View. As the weather gets warmer we all find our own ways to cool off. Even our bird friends.

Thanks for stopping by my friends. It's great to see you here at the blog.

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Exploration Photography Has Gone A bit Squirrley.

Hi all! How was your weekend? It's Sunday and that means that in addition to my Daily View I also have a "fuller' post for you. And today it is full of squirrels! Well actually it's full of photos of squirrels. Six photos to be precise. These were shot over a couple of days this past week. So grab some peanuts and have a look.

A few weeks ago we had two squirrels that would come around and eat at the 'cafe". Then I started putting out peanuts and it turned into three and now four that show up almost daily. It's a good thing I found a good price on them huh? And it's getting to the point that a couple of them will come up close to me. In a few weeks I'm sure they will come right up to me.

I also have a video for your viewing enjoyment. And it features none other than the world famous "Avian (and squirrel) cafe". Well famous in my world at least. And you can see it at the link below.


Sunday Morning Cafe <<< Click Here


And that will do it for now my friends. As always I thank you for stopping by and I sure hope to see you again soon at the blog.

Until next time...

Exploration Photography Daily View - May 17, 2015

Hello and welcome to the Daily View. We recently purchased a new bird feeder and now I am just waiting for the birds to start using it. And of course shoot a photo or two. Here is one that I got this morning.

Kind of looks like he is saying "What are you looking at?" or "Nothing to see here!". Now I just hope it catches the eye of some of the other birds.

Thanks for stopping by.

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Exploration Photography Daily View - May 16, 2015

As I sit here at tonight's Philadelphia Phillies game that just came out of a rain delay that lasted about an hour or so I realize I may not get home in time to post a Daily View. So I am going to try Blogger's mobile app. So here goes. I hope it looks okay. If not I'll fix it when I get home.

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Exploration Photography Daily View - May 15, 2015

Hi there! Here is your Exploration Photography Daily View.

This was shot at the annual Shrine Circus at the Lu Lu Temple in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania. It was made with my camera phone and it was a distance. Considering that I think it is pretty good.

Thanks for stopping by folks!

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Exploration Photography Daily View - May 14, 2015

Good evening all. For today's Daily View we will be revisiting the orchid my sister Elaine gave us at Thanksgiving.

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I know that I shared this recently but a lot of new flowers have opened since then. And as you can see there are a lot of buds.

Thanks for stopping by my friends and I hope you come back soon.

Until next time...

Exploration Photography Daily View - May 13, 2015

Hi there and welcome to the Exploration Photography Daily View. Here is today's photo.

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I was throwing peanuts out for the three squirrels that come around and as the other two ran and hid this guy stuck around in my neighbors front yard. I got several shots but I really like this one. I will probably share the others in future posts.

Thanks for stopping by my friends,

Until next time...

Exploration Photography Daily View - May 12, 2015

Hi and welcome to the Exploration Photography Daily View. Today I would like to share an evening shot of the Avian Cafe.

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Check out the black bird with the peanut. He took off right after I shot this. There was also a cardinal but he was out of the frame. He and the female seem to shy away from the other birds.

I also have a video to share. It was recorded this morning during breakfast at the cafe. I actually created three different 10 minute videos and they are marked as Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 at my YouTube page. I am sharing Part 2 at the link below but you can view any of my many videos here at this link.


Tuesday Morning At The Cafe <<< Click Here


And that will do it for today. As always I thank you for stopping by and invite you back to see what ever it is I may share. I hope to see you here at the blog.

Until next time...

Exploration Photography Daily View - May 11, 2015

Good evening my friends. Welcome to the Exploration Photography Daily View. Here is what I have for you today.

This is our rhododendron. With all of this wonderful warm weather it's flowers are starting to open. Of course with the warm weather comes a lot of yard work. Oh well, at least it's good exercise.

And I also have another video from our recent camping trip to share. This is our campfire from Saturday night. Click the link below.


Saturday Night Campfire <<< Click Here


And that's all for now folks. Thanks for stopping by.

Until next time...

Exploration Photography Daily View - May 10, 2015

Hi and welcome to the Daily View. Today we look at some dandelion seeds.

And I also have a video for you from our recent weekend camping trip. I call it "Two Minutes With Nature". You can see it at the link below.


Two Minutes With Nature <<< Click Here



Thanks for stopping by.

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A Weekend Of Camping

Hi folks! How was your weekend? Kim and I had a busy one. It seems that all of our weekends are busy anymore. Between projects around the house and trying to make the most of the warmer weather and such. And I'm not complaining at all. So this weekend we took a short camping trip about 45 minutes north of here at the Allentown KOA in New Tripoli, Pennsylvania. It was me, Kim and our dog Schnitzel. Here is a shot of us in front of the cabin we stayed in.

We have been camping several times over the years. We've stayed in tents and cabins and have experienced nice weather and some not so nice weather. And I must say that I have enjoyed it every time. Now one of the most basic of camping activities is of course the campfire. And I have to admit that I am just not that good at getting a good campfire going. Until this year. Kim did some research and we used some tips from others online and we finally did it.

I have a bunch of photos to share with you from the weekend and will probably spread them over two full posts. So today to wrap up this post I would like to show you a handful that I shot while taking a walk up one of the hills surrounding the campground. It was early and very peaceful.

And that will do it for today. But like I said I have more that I will probably post during the week. Please be sure to check back.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Until next time...