“One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” A famous line made by Commander Neil Armstrong fifty years ago today when he became the first man to step onto the moon’s surface.
Landing on the Moon
Picture of the Day for July 19, 2019
This young weasel was a bit camera shy as it explored the great outdoors. And the outdoors was where it belonged and not inside a house with its three other siblings that required a weasel wrangling event to get them back outside. The Short-tailed Weasel (also called Ermine) is brown during the summer with white feet and undersides and a black tip on the end of the tail. In the winter, they turn white except for the tip of the tail. Weasels are fierce predators eating mice, rabbits, birds and other things as a weasel eats about 30 percent of its weight each day.
Short-tailed Weasel
Picture of the Day for July 18, 2019
The sunset might have set already this evening but the thunderheads were higher to catch the later sun rays to light up and glow on the clouds.
Sunset Thunderhead
Picture of the Day for July 17, 2019
The violas may be small but they provide a big cheery smile.
Yellow Violas
Picture of the Day for July 16, 2019
On another hot summer day, a dip in a lake may help to cool down, especially in Lake Superior where the water temperature is 62 degrees, which is warmer than the thirties this spring.
Lake Superior Swim
Picture of the Day for July 15, 2019
After the main wave of storms rolled through this evening, a double rainbow appeared across the sky as the sun slipped below the horizon. The pink sky from the setting sun had lightning mixed in with the rainbow show too.
Rainbow After the Storm
Picture of the Day for July 14, 2019
This stem of Tuberous Grass-pink is full of blossoms as it slightly waves from the gentle breeze and adds a touch of color among grass.
Tuberous Grass-pink Blossoms
Picture of the Day for July 13, 2019
Still standing proudly in the summer sunshine, this red round barn with its cupola and two pitch roof is celebrating 100 years.
Centennial Round Barn
Picture of the Day for July 12, 2019
Found near lakes, ponds, swamps and wet areas, the native Swamp Candles appear like a burst of lights from a candle. Also called Bog Loosestrife, Lake Loosestrife, Earth Loosestrife, and Bulbil Loosestrife.
Swamp Candles
Picture of the Day for July 11, 2019
The nice summer day had people enjoying outdoor activities, and even the critters seemed to enjoy the day. Around the water, dragonflies were darting around. The Calico Pennant Dragonfly has colorful markings. They begin their adult life with yellow coloring and as males matures, the color changes to red but the females keeps the yellow colors.
Calico Pennant Dragonfly
