Found a new friend. He’s very pretty, I think. And damn hearty; can be found at elevations up to 11,600 feet. The Pacific Tree Frog.

I like their singing, too.

I was early for an appointment recently. I know. I know. What, me early? But I was, and I wandered around the garden soaking in the springtime changes.

Not to let the moss gather while I wait for the appointed hour.

And if you can identify the content of this next photo, you win the brass ring fersure.

All images captured on an iPhone with the Hipstamatic app. Settings: Lens, Helga Viking / Film, BlacKeys B+W / Flash, off

6:47 a.m. September 2, 2009. North America.

This is the way to start a day.

The raccoon kits have been developing their dexterity. Yesterday three of them scrambled to the top of the rhodie and basked in their accomplishment. Today, a pair of slightly older, more accomplished kits thought some Xtreme tree climbing was called for. The video begins at the point just after they realize the tiny branches they’ve been on are not quite suitable for climbing. What they don’t know is that the new branch they step onto looks good, but is actually long-dead and liable to snap.

They rested after their adventure for a very long time.

Gemini

I have a sweet spot for anyone who has a connection with trees.

Kurt Bujack has a solo exhibition this Friday, April 10th at Studio X, as part of the Belltown artwalk. His series, “One Tree” will be part of the show and I’m looking forward to seeing some of these images up close and personal. Like I said, anyone who has a connection with trees …

I’m curious to see Studio X, the photos give the appearance of it being quite the place. And Kurt’s written some music just for the event Friday night. He describes it as “ambient/organic music” which I don’t really know what the hell that means, except I heard some interesting sounds emerging from our own studio when he was here the other night (packing a trio of synthesizers which I suspect all got a work-out that evening).