I'm all for environmental protection, but isn't that a broken concrete slab and some cloth. Nice crab and whelks though.

Sorry to hear you're crook - hope you're on top of things again soon. This place really appeals - if I visit, I expect you to show it to me Looks like lots of interesting saltmarsh plants, and well timed on getting the gull.

What a story. That little guy is sort of cute though.

Thanks for a thoroughly entertaining post; so much to enjoy - from your eyes popping at the gymnast encounter, to Mishka freaking out. All so funny. And a graphic pic of a petrified mouse as a bonus. Looks like chew marks in the drawer corner too.

Really nice dark/bright interplay here that brings out the long, narrow form of the leaves and stems very strongly.

With some exceptions (like Bill's rose yesterday or the day before) I think a degree of dying is the main thing that works for monochrome flowers. You've got good pop and clarity with this cluster.

OK OK, so now we know who the favourites are lol. Fabulous snap, especially at 1/17th.

Haha, she certainly seems to be making quite an exit/entrance!

Could lead to some interesting PP then

I have some more shots from this evening to get to eventually.. A drum circle near where I was parked as I was headed home. So much pot smoke in the air I was getting a contact high, speaking of haze.