Lake Mead looks so different from a plane! (Yes, of course it looks different........one is a lake, and one is a plane. But I'm sure you knew what I meant!)

The tide pool was at Lincoln City at Spanish Head. My daughter in law the Marine Bilogist sent me this (TMI!) after I asked her about it: The star fish are common purple stars (Pisaster ochraceus). They can be other colors like orange depending on where they live. Ones exposed to a lot of waves and surf action are generally orange, where ones in protected calm waters are generally purple. Sea stars can be stacked together. They slowly move to engulf their food (prey like clams, mussels, and oysters) so you may have just caught them traveling to more food. They are not stationary creatures. They are really gross when they eat too. Sea stars slowly pull shells open and then throw their own stomachs into the shellfish. They eat and digest shellfish right inside of the shells and it can take a couple of days to occurs.

I guess the cataract surgery was worth it! I saw the cutie right away then had to ZOOM WAY IN to identify. I just couldn't say to much and give it away so others could look and tell. I love this post everyday I look forward to the amazing photos. Thanks for the fun spot it pic today nicole. Fabulous pics everyone Thanks so much. LIL

Nice pictures today. Casey, how did you ever see that owl he looks camouflaged. gazania, I love the color of that lily. bigack , I always enjoy a "visit" to your back yard. alisande, Your shot of the vine is neat. Kathy, I think your cardinal picture is great.I love those birds(my states bird). vicki_lv_nv, Your picture makes even a dandelion look pretty. Jodi, Beautiful shot with all the different flowers and colors. barb_from_pa, LOl he seems quite comfortable. This was taken at the Grand Canyon. As I was taking it I wished all the people would not be in the picture, but there were so many there it was not possible. So I used photo shop on it and took them all away. BEFORE AFTER Now if I could just do that with my double chin.; )