Thanks James. Sometimes, taking a break from "puppy watch" is a requirement for one's sanity -- assuming one has ever had it . The fun part of that backyard safari was the fact that I could just sit in the shade and wait for photo subjects to come to the vines in front of me. The 200L gave me all the reach I needed and the bugs thought I was just part of the landscape. Weather here is just starting to moderate a bit and we're about to have our gorgeous Fall temps. Just in time for the puppies when they start going outside in a few weeks. Stay tuned for more images.

Jim