After the holiday potluck I went for a walk around Picnic Island (without a camera). I'm use to seeing small trees taken down by beavers, but this dude must of been huge. Feeling that the tree was not not going to fall anytime soon (at least that day), I continued my walk then went back for a camera.

A fine group indeed!

Playing with PSE

 

Snelling Lake a week or so ago - today it was ice.

JustResizeIt

Following is a video with a general overview of JustResizeIt and how to use it to resize images. This application is free of charge and available for download online at http://www.justresizeit.com. Here is additional explanation about differences between print and screen resolution as well as step-by-step instructions for how to use JustResizeIt.

Painted Photos From the Park

Digital Painting

     The following are from the last half of the Summer at Ft. Snelling State Park.
They were done in Photoshop by painting over the original photos with mixer brushes.

     Remember to click on the photos to see a larger version.

Picnic Island Fishing

White Snakeroot

Sneezeweed

Sunflowers

Racoon Rescue

These two racoons were in the trash dumpster on Picnic by shelter A. The blonde one is really cute. This is the third time I have found a racoon in that dumpster in the last month or so. If you are walking/driving around and happen to pass a dumpster take a quick look inside, not always pretty. If one of our furry friends is stuck inside get your camera ready and flip the lid back. Find a long stick to put inside and they will climb out. I have a feeling the darker one is the same one I've let out of that same dumpster twice before.
Doug Schurr