Sunday was a difficult day to say the least. I traveled to Pleasantville, NY to attend and photograph the Celebration of Life event held in memory of Luis Carlos Montalvan who passed away in December, 2016. After 17 years serving our country in the military, Luis suffered from PTSD, traumatic brain injury and other injuries sustained during his time of service. His beloved service dog, Tuesday, was his best friend. Tuesday is now in the loving care of the organization that trained him to assist Luis – ECAD (Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities). At the end of Sunday’s event, everyone went outside and Tuesday assisted with a release of white doves. Watching Tuesday look to the sky and watch the birds was so emotional. Luis’ latest book – “Tuesday’s Promise” – was released today. My copy just arrived in the mail and I’m anxious to begin to read the last chapter of the love story of Luis and Tuesday. I know that I will be crying.
I just had to stop on the way to work to photograph this foggy sunrise on the lake! There is no better way to start the day! Being a few minutes late for work was worth it! 🙂
How cute are these baby Great Horned Owls perched in an opening in a Sycamore tree? They are not from the same family that I posted photos of a couple of weeks ago. One mommy owl had two babies, the other mommy only had one baby. I haven’t been back to visit them since taking this image a couple of weeks ago and I am curious as to how much they have grown since then.
I couldn’t pass up grabbing this quick photo of two Amish boys and their miniature horse riding down the street alongside a car in Lancaster County, Pa. They were adorable!
I’m a huge fan of soft focus flowers and I love my Lensbaby Velvet 56 for flower photography! Today I found this Winky Blue and White Columbine at the Garden Center and just had to bring it home. Columbine is one of my most favorite flowers! Hopefully this little flower will find a new home in my garden for years to come!
