Images of Kauai (and Lotus) -- July 7, 2009

It was a low key day today, some swimming, some seaming and a trip to the Kilauea Point to see the Lighthouse.  The Lighthouse area is a state park and wildlife refuge that is filled with ocean birds.  We visited the Point on our last trip, but I was unable to get any good pictures of the birds in flight with my little point and shoot camera.  This time, with big DSLR and telephoto lens (a much appreciated Christmas present from John that is finally getting a real work out) in hand I was finally able to capture some of these birds.  I think the bird in the top center picture is a red footed booby -- he reminded me of my memories of reading Jonathan Livingston Seagull.  But the photos that I was most excited about were those of the Greater Frigate Birds, which have forked tails and perform beautiful acrobatics in the air.  Using the mode that allowed for rapid shooting, I was able to take a whole series.  I am particularly happy with the one above and the way the bird is juxtaposed with the clouds.

I mentioned that there was some seaming.  Indeed, Lotus is now has all crochet completed and all ends woven in.  Just one more sleeve remains to be attached. 

Beach view.  Coffee.  Sweater without sleeves.  Seaming inspiration.  Looking forward to tomorrow when the light is good again and I can get the second sleeve sewn in.