I was busy eating breakfast on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007,  shortly after 7a.m., my eyes were turned to see white birds flying into my backyard.  My backyard must have been selected for the breakfast gathering.  A flock of White Ibises were feeding in the location I once had a swimming pool. When I first noticed the visitors there were only a few birds, maybe 6 or more.  When I photographed the flock, I can only estimate around 100 birds, but really it is unknown.

I knew I would only have one chance to photograph the birds.  I opened my back door, pointed my camera and the flock took flight.   The excitement and sound ...

I was fortunate enough to be invited to Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School to read a chapter of their anti-bullying book Cold As Ice. I got Chapter 16 about the photographer presenting his evidence. I liked the book. I read it in their studio. I guess all the fifth graders watched it on their televisions. I like reading to live children better but I guess now I get to see how it is on the other side of the camera. That's alright, Carol Runge took me on a little tour and I did get to speak to Ms. Del Valle's 5th grade class. I was really impressed with them. These are pictures of them. &l ...