Just one corner of the larger pond.

A weed...

At - you know - my favorite hangout apparently. I was trying to get a shot with the rapidly flowing water behind it blurred and the flower sharp but couldn't...probably with a tripod I could have done it.

Elephant Ear

...in the bigger pond. This and a Canna are the newest additions to the water garden.
The small pond is being phased out I think. It was down to two fish, so I moved them to the big pond. I'm sure they are MUCH happier now. I then kept the small pond temporarily because I have no room in the big one for the water lily that's there. I have some work to do, thinning plants, etc.
When I have the time and money, I hope to make a new, even bigger pond to replace both of the current ones.

Bzz bzz bzz

I entered this in a photo contest at Fotki. We shall see how it goes.

Update:
#37 of 148 entries!

http://contests.fotki.com/contests/insects_09/348768376.html

Bird House

Smile by Charlie Chaplin

Posted for Michael Jackson

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Smile
tho'
your heart is aching,
Smile
Even though its breaking,
When there are clouds in the sky - You'll get by,
If you
Smile through your fear and sorrow,
Smile and maybe tomorrow
You'll see the sun come shining through - For you.
Light up your face with gladness,
Hide ev'ry trace of sadness,
Altho' a tear may be ever so near,
That's the time you must keep on trying,
Smile- What's the use of crying,
You'll find that life is still worthwhile,
If you just smile.

Ssssssssnake at OMP

Then to the canal

The terns stole the show. It was a challenge to get good pictures of them. But I did take a lot of pictures. There were a lot of boats and people fishing, walking, some with dogs, biking, roller blading, etc.

This is the back of a shed at a home by the canal. I thought it was a nice display.