Photo of the Week: The Sensory Elephant

multi-colored Sensory Elephant

The over six-foot tall exhibit stood next to the drinking fountain at the Maker Space at the Cincinnati Public Library main branch in downtown Cincinnati.

I had just finished checking out the 3D printers, laser cutter/engraver, sewing stations, and the Espresso Book Machine, when I took a break to get a drink of water. Continue reading Photo of the Week: The Sensory Elephant

Photo of the Week: Winter Rainbow at Lake Erie Metropark

a green, yellow, and pink half-rainbow lights up the blue morning sky, bare tree branches frame the rainbow

Did you see it? Look in the sky, to the left of the pond.

I was expecting another hawk.

Or perhaps a Great Blue Heron slowly winging its way across the early morning sky at Lake Erie Metropark on the northeastern shore of Lake Erie.

I was surprised by what I saw. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Winter Rainbow at Lake Erie Metropark

Photo of the Week: Northern Saw-whet Owl at Harley Ensign

Northern Saw-whet Owl, sitting on a branch, nestled in the shadows of the green pine tree needles

As I pulled into the parking lot at the Harley Ensign Boat Launch in Harrison Township, I saw the man in a suit pointing up to a pine tree as his female  companion looked on.

I quickly parked the car, grabbed my binoculars, and camera and walked toward them. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Northern Saw-whet Owl at Harley Ensign