April 30th - Outfielder's Glove

There's a high fly ball to deep center field... Snider goes back, he's almost at the wall, his glove is ready.... And Duke makes the catch!
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April 29th - Spotlight on Drill-Bit

The flare from the sun seemed to shine on this cirrus spiral, and set me to wondering if there might be a super hero named "Drill-Bit"...

April 28th - Golden Moon

 There was definitely some kind of alchemy going on in the sky tonight! Perfect for casting magic spells...

April 27th - Niagara Falls!

Spray rushes up and towards us as water thunders over the falls...

April 26th - Hippity Hop

This bouncing bunny was just one of a hundred cloud puffs that decorated the sky today - it was really fun!

April 25th - Whooooooo?

I can so see this giant owl looking down from the oncoming storm...

April 24th - Stay on the Road!

Keeping the jet on the runway long after take-off...

April 23rd - Bad Hair Day

Looks like the effect of static electricity after removing a knit cap on a cold day...

April 22nd - Under the Sea

Twin sea-horses float motionlessly next to the coral reef...

April 21st - Swan Lake

This magnificent bird is floating off into fantasy....

April 20th - Celestial Slinky

I was reminded of being fascinated by that springing action as the slinky made its way down the stairs unassisted...

April 19th - Last Look at Winter?

This tire track in the snow is the last vestige of winter - thank goodness!

April 18th - Ypsilon Mountain

These mountains are like a brochure photo from Rocky Mountain National Park!

April 17th - Planet of the Apes

The profile of this ape was accentuated by the distant mountains...

April 16th - Look Toward the Heavens

This beautiful lady tilts her face up to the sky as if to drink in the perfect sunset...

April 15th - The Fabric of Our Lives

I am reminded of fluffy raw cotton being spun into yarn...

April 14th - Sometimes they're just clouds...

Dramatic clouds, amazing clouds, beautiful clouds, but just clouds...

April 13th - Tale of a Whale

The splash is enormous as this Blue Whale  dives deep showing nothing but tail...

April 12th - Hey You - Come Over Here!

A giant hand in the sky curls an index finger as if beckoning me to follow...

April 11th - Pele: Goddess of Fire

Can you see Pele peeking out from behind the steam cloud that billows up from this volcano emerging from the sea?

April 10th - Sun or Moon?

Cirrostratus clouds create a sheer blanket over the sun -  it's hard for the camera to tell if it's night or day! Maybe we can get a moontan...

April 9th - Shepherd's View

This must be what the shepherd sees as he drives the flock down the path...

April 8th - Mystery Dark Lavender

This beautiful rose with gently rounded borders would be an ideal addition to a wedding bouquet..

April 7th - Sky by Design

God's got his T-square out - wonder what this new blueprint will bring us...

April 6th - Crinoline Sky....

You can almost hear it rustle!

April 5th - Light Up the Sky!

Also not my backyard - but you gotta admit this is one crazy roman candle!

April 4th - Discovery Shuttle Launch

Okay - so this wasn't in my backyard - but you could see it from my backyard! I was lucky enough to be invited by my BFF to see the Discovery Shuttle Launch up close and personal! This is the gaseous vapor that remained after the Shuttle was out of sight. I took this photo right at dawn, but since we had been up all night on this adventure I'm using it for this post.

April 3rd - Pacman in Pursuit

Chomping its way across the sky, this ghost doesn't stand a chance!

April 2nd - White Fire

White flames on a bright blue background seem to lick the sky!

April 1st - Two Ladies

Looking up at the sky - hair blowing in the breeze - complete abandon!