Picture-A-Week 2018 - Week 40

Pictures taken between Monday, October 1 and Sunday, October 7.

It is hard to believe that it is October already.

And we still have some hibiscus blooming.

Rennsport Reunion at Weathertech Raceway - Laguna Seca

'Guardian' of the fish-pond ;)

You can see him at the top of this shot (which I took before the one above, without realising he was there)

Colourful pond inhabitants

Love the pictures.

Thanks for sharing everyone.

This week marked Matthew's first flag football game. With only three or so practices into an entirely new sport, he was excited but a little concerned. This shot was taken a few minutes before kickoff as he contemplates the opposition gathering downfield. I said “contemplates” but really meant “overthinks”. He is a smart kid. Brilliant actually. Academics are a breeze and he plays video games way above his age. He is not, however, a natural athlete so sports are an unfamiliar challenge. The game went well but he didn’t do as well as he wanted (by a long shot). Challenges are good for the soul but suck when you are struggling in the middle of one.

Pre-Game Overthink

Dave

I like it!

Three or so practices isn't much. I'm sure with time it will become more instinctive.

Yay!  I can go back and post weekly wildlife stuff again in these threads!  Here are a few taken for this weekly period:

Staring down a green iguana:

A distant red-shouldered hawk up in a tree:

A migrating bird, one of the first for 'winter', an American Redstart:

A young black-crowned night heron hanging out in the water:

A pig frog who had just jumped out of the water inches away from the gaping maw of a softshell turtle who tried to eat him:

Wonderful pictures.

Thanks to everyone for posting.