Seven Swans A-Swimming Feb 21, 2026

We had a few swans visit close by a few days ago, seven to be exact.  Just like in the "Twelve Days of Christmas".  We don't see the swans super close very often, but they were visiting with about two dozen geese.  They tend to be on the far side of the creek from the geese.  They seemed to tolerate each other fairly well and were certainly not afraid of each other.  My guess is that I saw 2 adult Tundra swans and 5 juveniles (less than one year old).  I liked how their heads were turned two different directions.

I have been hoping to see birds so I could try out a new lens, even though I didn't have time to grab a tripod.

Annmarie Garden Rhythm: Movement in Art

Two of my photos will be on display in the Kay Daugherty Gallery upstairs at Annmarie Garden from February 13-April 19, 2026.  They are part of a juried exhibit called Rhythm:  Movement in Art.  As part of the exhibit, there will be an opening After Hours reception on 

Friday February 13th 5-7 pm.  Over 21 years only $5 donation requested

All adults who enjoy art are invited.

The reception includes a cash bar, live music with Lissie Deere, a food truck for two exhibits; the Felicia and Friends: A Togetherness Tribute to MLK exhibit downstairs and the Rhythm:  Movement in Art exhibit upstairs.

My photos Holiday Arch and Spiral Perfection are in the exhibit.  I think this may be something like the 5th or 6th exhibit that included my artwork there.  Using photography, I thought I could show movement by taking a zoomed long exposure or show repetitive patterns.  

https://www.annmariegarden.org/annmarie2/content/annmarie-after-hours

Icicles from Ice Storm Fern

What else was there to photograph when mostly stuck inside looking out at the ice totally covering your driveway?  Ice and icicles.  Most of the icicles were through our screen porch, so they are far from perfect, but I liked the look of them at sunset.  Actually, I could probably think of something else to photograph, but it wasn't as interesting.