Afternoon at Dillon Lake

Barbara and I went over to Dillon State Park this afternoon for a short poke 'n hike trip. We cut through the woods on a trail behind the campgrounds and then dropped onto the shore of the lake. It was windy and cold there, but was very much enjoyable.

On our way out of the woods.

Down on the shore of Dillon Lake.

"LOOK!! A lost ball!" (Focus, Click... Focus, Click... Focus, Click)  "Oh. Wait a second. Never mind. It's a Black Walnut."

I'm not sure, but I "think" these are called "Japanese Mystery Snails". I am still Googling them for positive ID. Regardless, they are the biggest freshwater snails I've ever seen in Ohio!

Just a newly beached Shad. I was just digging all of the contrasts of colors and textures, as usual.

Alum Creek Reservoir Hike

On Monday, while Barbara was at work, I took a short hike along the somewhat muddy but mostly frozen shoreline of Alum Creek Reservoir. You can find some interesting things if you look. Or if you just have weird tastes about what's "interesting".

I found Toby Keith's "Red Solo Cup"!!  :-D

It was soooo sunny, even the beach needed shades.

Beached Towel. Get it? Huh? Do ya?

Ice covered rock that I found interesting.

I like this delicate, frosty feather. The long shadow adds much interest.

Barnacles on an old red brick.

This old tree has been here for quite a number of years. Reminds me of a big sculpture.

On my way back to the car, I found a Lost Ball!  Made my day complete.

Clear Creek Metro Park

On Sunday Barbara and I went down to Logan and bummed around a bit. We stopped at the Clear Creek Metro Park just off of 33 on the way back to Columbus and I snapped a few photos there.

I really like this old weathered rural mailbox. The different colors, the weathering and the rough use it's seen makes for an interesting object. Of course, the rust helps a lot too!  :-)

This old cabin is on private property, so I wasn't able to get close to it or to walk around it so I did the best I could from the road.

Abandoned. I really enjoy the many effects and look of weathered wood.  The piece of broken furniture underneath the window makes this photo just a tad bit more stronger. Speaking of underneath.....

...... what IS that living underneath the cabin?!  LOL Looks like two big evil eyes to me.