wishing for signs of spring

wishing for signs of spring, originally uploaded by mjkimmel.

a bunny given to me by a former-coworker. :o) now sitting in metal utensil container on a shelf in my craft room. I want to start a 365 project...

:o)

huge spider.

huge spider., originally uploaded by mjkimmel.

Taken at Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens.
Rabid Wolf Spider - Rabidosa rabida - Male

I recently (as of 2009-12-29) purchased a insect guide book.
why-oh-why didn't I do that sooner? I only have about a thousand photos to view and attempt to identify. :o)

oh yeah.

oh yeah., originally uploaded by mjkimmel.

I went back to the water to take some more shots. trying a few new things.

The only editing for this shot was cropping off the top.

Taken at Shawnee Mission Park, Shawnee, Ks.