Blooms and Berries in Loveland, Ohio

Don’t you just love sunflowers? Here are some beautiful ones at the Blooms and Berries in Loveland, Ohio. Great way to spend part of this amazing day.

Black and Yellow Garden Spider in Union, Kentucky

Michelle pointed out this black and yellow garden spider and I had to get a few photos. This is the first time I’ve actually seen one of these in person, and the research I’ve done says they’re fairly common. Anyway, it’s just beautiful with the vibrant yellow against such a deep black. And the center of the web almost resembles a lightening bolt how it’s woven. Pretty cool spider with bold energy. I hope you enjoy the photos.Screen Shot 2013-09-15 at 10.11.54 AM Screen Shot 2013-09-15 at 10.11.41 AM Screen Shot 2013-09-15 at 10.11.10 AM Screen Shot 2013-09-15 at 10.10.41 AM

Orb Weaver in Union, Kentucky

Walked out on my patio this morning to find this beautiful Orb Weaver crafting it’s web. What a work of art.

 

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Beautiful Sunset in Union, Kentucky

While driving up to the store, I had to pull over to snap a few photos of this beautiful sunset. After such an amazing day, it just had to end in a beautiful way. Enjoy, JefferyJScreen Shot 2013-07-28 at 10.56.42 PMAnother photo of the beautiful Sunset in Union, Kentucky

Studio Stag Beetle

Stag Beetle Checking out the Artwork

Look at this big beetle, just chilling on the screen looking at all the art. I bet he’s a painter himself.

Stag Beetle Stag Beetle at an AngleThere was a Stag Beetle at my studio last night, I didn’t know what it was at first, but after taking photos of it with my iPhone and sharing it through social media, people identified it as a Stag Beetle, and sure enough they were right.

This particular beetle appears to be a common male Stag Beetle, also called a “Pinching Bug,” which is one of the largest beetles found in Kentucky. This not so little guy was every bit of 60mm in length. Glad he was able to swing by the studio last night and check out some work. Hope to see him again soon.

Beautiful Flower in Union, Kentucky

This purple flower just bloomed last week in our front flower bed and I had to capture it. I took a few photos and these are the best of the bunch. Enjoy, JefferyJ

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Our Amazing Honeymoon in Maui

We still have seven days to go and plan to enjoy every minute. This place is perfect in every way. It was fun to listen to the radio targeted to the locals who want to get away. Who’d want to leave this place?  Maui is stunning. Here’s some pictures from our magical venture to the Island. Enjoy.

A special thanks to our parents.

Michelle’s parents for the beautiful room and my parents for the round trip tickets to this wonderful island. We love you mom and dad!! Jeff and Michelle.