Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Because I Could 1001

Amazing Art by God

Madsnapper Desk Lamp



A teacher was taking a station wagon full of nursery children to school when a firetruck zoomed past them. In the front seat of the fire truck was a dalmatian.

The children then started to discuss what the dalmation was for.

One girl said, “The firemen use the dalmatian to control the crowd of people at the fire scene.”

“The dalmatian’s there for good luck,” another girl chimed in.

“You’re both wrong!” said a little boy. “The firemen need the dalmatian to find the fire hydrant.”

Going around under an umbrella interferes with one's looking up at the sky.
Jerzy Kosinski   
(but not in this case, I grabbed both)  



35 comments:

Ginny Hartzler said...

I love the butterfly! I have been to several butterfly festivals, and none of my pictures are near this clear or good! The desk lamp reminds me of the two animated desk lamps in the Pixar Short Films.

Unknown said...

What a beautiful picture of the butterfly, love it! It's very clear and sharp. The other pictures are cool too, like the desk lamp, it has some cool reflections of the light in it. Early morning here again [hehe] a new day ahead. Have a lovely day!

Eva

Declan said...

Great photos

Anonymous said...

I love the intricate details of the butterfly. Love the dalmation joke too! Have a great day.

Liz said...

That butterfly is so beautiful!! Lovely capture.

Gail said...

I love the butterfly but all are very good photos.

Christine said...

Sandra that butterfly shot is perfection! Just beautiful.

Kathy said...

Looks like the grasshoppers may have preceded the butterflies!

Ruth Hiebert said...

Beautiful butterfly. This is indeed the best artwork. Have a fabulous day.

Tammy@Simple Southern Happiness said...

I like your butterfly, you captured it perfectly.

Remington said...

Beautiful pictures! I really miss checking in every day....not much longer and I will be in WI. Hope all is going well with you! Take care, my friend!

TexWisGirl said...

i like your 'just because you coulds.' the butterfly is exquisite. but there's something i really like about your lamp shot. :)

Auntie sezzzzzz... said...

Ohhhhhhh, that butterfly!!!!!!!

Gorgeous!!!!!!!!!

"Love looks not with the eyes,
but with the mind..."

~W. Shakespeare, 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'

Dee said...

Beautiful photo's...my favorite is the desk lamp.What kind of camera do you have? I hope to update my camera someday. In answer to your question on my blog on what I use to edit my photo's...I use a free site called PicMonkey. It is very easy and good for a beginner like myself. You can scroll back and find some of my photo's and art work I edited. There is also a site called BeFunky that I use once in awhile. I tried to e-mail you the info but was unable to get through. I hope you are enjoying and staying cool on this first day of summer. Dee

My Mind's Eye said...

Yes indeed the butterfly is a work of God!!

Mom and I love the fire hydrant joke!!
Hugs Madi

Amy Burzese said...

I love them all. Everything is photo worthy if you just think about it. BTW, I was wrong about the Al Servo. I keep my camera on Al Focus.

Cheryl @ TFD said...

Great shots, Sandra! That first one is especially exquisite!
Have a good day snapping!

George said...

This is another neat 'Because I Could' post. The picture of the butterfly is wonderful, and I like the umbrella and sky.

Debby@Just Breathe said...

The butterfly is amazing!

Anonymous said...

Great butterfly photo! I also enjoyed the Datamation story.

DawnTreader said...

Amazing butterfly!

EG CameraGirl said...

Ha! I had no idea firemen use dalmatians to find hydrants! :)

Ann said...

While that is a very cool desk lamp I'm blown away by the butterfly. That's gorgeous.

Inger said...

Having once been the proud owner of such a dog, I had no idea that's what he was really for! Thanks again for a great post, wonderful photos, and so much fun.

Anonymous said...

love these shots.. especially the desk lamp, love the light there!

Cranberry Morning said...

I love the butterfly too! But there is just something about that desk lamp. I have one like it, and it never looks that good. :-) Beautiful!

Betsy Banks Adams said...

Beautiful pictures, Sandra. I love that butterfly--just a beauty!!!!

Funny story about the dalmatian...
Hugs,
Betsy

Chatty Crone said...

The first two photos do show me that God is here and is alive and well! I loved your joke. And with the heat - I think we need that umbrella! sandie

Deb said...

lol...kids...that butterfly shot is awesome....you make me smile..

Rose said...

I always think God must have been having a lot of fun when he made the butterflies and the birds. Wonderful images.

Marie said...

The butterfly is so gorgeous! Your other pics are so cool and different! You give me ideas!!!

Betty Manousos said...

amazing macro shots, sandra!
and i also love the commentary.

your photos did put a smile on my face. the butterfly is really terrific!


i'm late but i'm here.
better late than never right.

xo

Suburban Girl said...

I like the little boy's theory!

S. Etole said...

What colorful leaves are around the fire hydrant. Great series of shots.

SquirrelQueen said...

That butterfly is absolutely gorgeous, great shot.
The dalmatian joke is just too funny!