New Pond Video

Once Upon a Pond from Valerie Smith on Vimeo.

The video above is a great way to meet most the critters that stop in to visit my pond for a sip. I managed to pack more species into this video than any of the others. Yet some of the other videos have a few species that are not in this clip.There are some shots of a very amorous Blue Belly lizard chasing a date. Sit back relax and turn up the speakers. I chose to edit the clips to the song "Spanish Eyes" by Al Di Meola off of his Splendido Hotel Album, because its always been one of my favorite tunes. The music seems to fit the beat of the birds rhythm. I've also always been in awe of Al Di Meola's guitar playing.



This shot is a close up of a weed I let grow in the yard. The blossoms on this pest are beautiful.


I snapped this shot the morning after a heavy rain. Looks like the lizard held his own against the deluge.


Barrel Cactus blossoms are so pretty.


This is a cool looking grasshopper. Oh no! watch out for Locusts!

First Morning Below

This little guy just left the nest for the first time. He's kicking off his independence by lounging on my patio chair.

Red Dragon

This Dragonfly was hanging out up on the Ocotillo this morning, and doing touch and go's. I had my camcorder out and was filming him doing his little dance. Then I decided to grab my still camere and see just how close he would allow me to approach for a shot. He hung out long enough for me to snap this shot. Click on the shot for its enlarged version.