Garlic Chives

I like the way each flower cluster has one flowerette that sticks up above the rest.

 

Fallen Scag in West River

This fallen scag can be seen via google maps in the link below.

 

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&q=Galesville,+Anne+Arundel,+Maryland&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=30.599615,78.662109&ie=UTF8&cd=1&geocode=FU2xUAId4whw-w&split=0&ll=38.848782,-76.544811&spn=0.001834,0.004801&t=h&z=18

Construction cranes off a cove of the West River

In the same area there are now a lot of construction cranes and tipsy boats.

 
 
 
 

Black Rat Snake (Elaphe obsoleta obsoleta)

Black Rat Snake for sure, maybe Elaphe obsoleta obsoleta but I'm not sure of Latin name. Taxonomic discussions here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/clintg/3669346203/in/set-72157618140064842/
They shake their tail and let out a stink when threatened. I didn't smell anything but he sure did shake!
 

Pollinators on Lantana

 
 
 

 
 
 
 

Miniature black eyed susans and pokeweed

I have wanted a "wall pocket" for decades and never found one I liked in my price range. They used to all be antiques. This one, found in an art studio in Galesville for $20, is new. I love it. My cat can't knock the flowers over nor eat them now.

 
 
 

Sail trip July 4 / 5 2009