FInally posting ...

I haven't posted for a couple of weeks - -I've been busy, packing/sorting/cleaning.  In just about a month I'll be moving south to San Diego, closer to one son & dtr-in-law and 3 grandkids, and much closer to the ocean.  Yay!   Finally feeling like I can take some time for photography again.   I did a bit of yardwork today and had my Canon G11 handy -- I bought this used about a month ago and have been very happy with the results, plus it's a great size to put in my backpack or purse. 

I took this photo of the praying mantis, hand held, 400 ISO, F3.5.    He was very patient and posed (OK, I know he was trying to camouflage himself) but I like to think he was smiling for the camera  ;-)