Bug on the Run

Photo info: Apple iPhone 12 mini, 4.2mm, f/1.6, 1/5600 sec, ISO32
“Mantis” Cedar Park, 2021

Today I saw this mantis on the sidewalk – it was so big that I had no trouble seeing it as I was running. Growing up in Southern California, I never saw praying mantises in the wild, but here in Texas, they are quite common. They are freaky and cool, aren’t they?

I hope you had a great day! またね~

Returning Home

Photo info: FUJIFILM X-E4, 27mm, f/2.8, 1/10 sec, ISO3200
“Over Long Beach” California, 2021

Tonight we flew home. While leaving LAX, the plane made its U-turn around Palos Verdes and we got to see all the cargo ships hanging out off the coast. I guess this is part of the supply-chain issue. At any rate, the ships added to the dazzling lights that I always enjoy. 😀

I hope you had a nice day!