Skeeter eater

was poking around in the garden yesterday when I noticed a strange new plant growing near the tomato seedlings. Turns out it weren't no plant at all. Nope, it was a doggawned skeeter eater (crane fly) birthin itself. Perty gross stuff.

Giant Fireworks

Last thursday was the San Francisco Giants first night game of the season which meant a post game fireworks show. Mir and I headed down to treasure island to see if this show would be as nice as the new year's eve show we saw in 2008. Unfortunately the sf police dept had barricaded the hole in the fence used to get in front of the tree line overlooking the bridge. Also the fireworks were set off south of the stadium which left a lot of empty space between the bridge and the show. To top it off the wind was blowing the firework smoke right at us so after the first couple explosions the smoke cloud obscured the fireworks from our vantage point. Here's the best angle Mir and I could find.



over an hour drive each way plus two bridge tolls but at least we tried.

Earlier in the day I didn't have to drive anywhere for a cool photo. While shooting the UC Davis softball game a swainson's hawk was circling overhead and made a pass less than 15 feet above me.