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I could not believe my good fortune as I was taking a picture of these gorgeous aloe blooms that a PAIR of Verdin decided to come look for food (or nesting material?) on the blooms at that moment! I was sure none of my shots would be in focus, so I about swooned when I saw this one! I uploaded it immediately and I haven't even looked through them all yet. I have been trying to get a decent shot of a Verdin for years... they flit about quite quickly and I don't exactly have camera gear intended for birding... I'm thrilled to say the least! :) More on these cuties; www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Verdin/id/ac

atmospheric perspective in pencil demo from today's class. Another quick one to show them the method and sense of distance.

Haven't had much time to upload other things... classes keep me busy!

atmospheric perspective charcoal demo from today's class. Another quick one to show them the method and sense of misty depth.

Another demo from a different class. Lots of practice for me! ;)