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May 1, 2005
Everyone warned them it wouldn`t work out, but these two different types of blossoming trees are getting along fine. When no one responded to her invitation to tea, Lady Shepperton knew the town had discovered her secret. Tiffany Valley. Raindrops keep fallin` on my head. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and end. REVELATION 21:6

May 2, 2005
How often the struggles that we face . . . . . . seem meaningless when viewed from another perspective. The short and somewhat chubby arm of the law. 100% organic. `Goodnight, John-Boy`.

May 3, 2005
A world of trials, And if the cherry blossoms, It simply blossoms. BASHO An endless shimmer Is the sparkling water Like an indoor rain. Old man among trees Who gazes without seeing The blossoms emerge. The gentlemen`s hats Await their returning like Obedient dogs. The talented girl Prepares with her instrument A musical feast.

May 4, 2005
If I ever have any trouble with it, I just put the hood up and wait for help to arrive. The Great Glass Elevator. Early evening in the Oregon District. Dandelion: from the Old French `dentdelion` meaning `tooth of the lion.` In my camera bag, I carry an extra battery, spare memory cards, and vials of bee antivenom.

May 5, 2005
Ready to chime the hour. Pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Lodged. Not yet ready to fly. Whether or not we notice them, they`re quietly at work.

May 6, 2005
Friday afternoon quittin` time! How it normally looks. How it looks at the end of final exam week. Sometimes pianists need to be locked away for their own good and the good of society. Friday afternoon quittin` time!

May 7, 2005
Solar convergence, and it`s not even June 21. Would you be surprised to learn that I always enjoyed the book `Horton Hears a Who`? Scrawled on the bottom of a set of risers -- for a choir. When they split like that, they hold the gravy better. Old-fashioned bleeding heart, or dicentra spectabilis. Spectabilis is right.

May 8, 2005
`Front seat! I called it first!` What was going on on August 1 won`t be going on any more. Suburban legislation. You see a lot of pictures like this, but the amazing thing is that they`re all different. On the sunny side of the seat.

May 9, 2005
The secret of the iris. Loopy leaves. Small and bright. Pentapurple. `Go ahead and park, I can walk to the curb from here.`

May 10, 2005
Ah, the beauty of niture. Something to shoot for. The great American crane: an endangered species. The neighborhood pigeon, Oreo. He/she seems to be sitting on something. Future butterfly.

May 11, 2005
Colorful but inedible. Colorful and very edible. If you drop `em from high enough, they don`t always land on their feet. Fascinating facets. What is the sound of one hand napping?

May 12, 2005
What`s he standing on? A reflection of himself. Maybe it`s time to clean my bathtub. It jingles when the wind blows. Fuzzy and pink, like it might grow into a Muppet. Morning`s pearls.

May 13, 2005
It only took me five months to get inside the chapel I spotted through the trees on December 10. Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. MATTHEW 11:28 Requiescant in pace. All those who see me, and all who believe in me, share in the freedom I feel when I fly. See, I don`t always zoom in close to shoot leaves.

May 14, 2005
What`s an eight-letter word, starts with D, that means `heavy rain`? If only they`d built it one storey higher! Ostentation. [Are you kids looking up these words at home?] Some musicians perform inside the concert hall . . . . . . but the real money is out here.

May 15, 2005
Can you hear me now? An art critic recently observed, `Most of your photos are of non-subjects.` It`s a compliment. `Who are you calling a non-subject?` Fallen. The stars came out early today.

May 16, 2005
It`s never a good thing when my first picture of the day isn`t taken until sunset. My upstairs neighbor (and I live on the top floor). I come here whenever I want to wash my coins. What`s the scoop? I managed to hold perfectly still for two seconds to take this shot. I really need to get a tripod.

May 17, 2005
I see seeds. Time for a shave. They`re an important part of our ecosystem -- but that doesn`t mean I have to like them. Today`s perfection is tomorrow`s decay. There was no more sobbin` when he was done throbbin` his song.

May 18, 2005
Iris takes a bath. See you round. The Landscape of My Leg; or, Nice Pants. Great for dips and salsa. I`m sure if you look closely enough, you`ll see that some of these leaves have little water droplets on them.

May 19, 2005
A paradux. Three coins in the fountain; or, I was questioned by a suspicious government employee while taking this picture. Why do some people prefer seasons other than spring? My eye is on that sparrow. He should be able to know when someone is about to park in his space.

May 20, 2005
Since the weather`s gotten warmer, I`ve had the chance to do a little yardwork. Shrubbeast. I`ve been thinking about purchasing this real estate, but wanted to run it bayou first. She walks in beauty. Yes, but where are the restrooms?

May 21, 2005
I pity all the little micro-organisms getting bounced around in there. Uh . . . you play it from the other end. `No you are NOT going out tonight! Get back inside!` Benched for the season. A purple flower sprung up, chequer`d with white. WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

May 22, 2005
Growing alone among the weeds, next to the trash cans. BEWARE OF BIRD. A 20-year-old tree, about a foot tall. If I could paint a scene like this, I`d earn lots of Monet. The little critter moves pretty fast.

May 23, 2005
Where Skittles come from. The aphid`s water park. `Gas is HOW MUCH per gallon?` Cris-cross. A hint of civilization.

May 24, 2005
Between the lions. Wanna play marbles? A pillar of strength. Today`s theme is: things that hold up other things. That`s Jaime playing the charangito and Lucian on the zampoņa.

May 25, 2005
I`m not entirely certain, but I think this twisted red metal sculpture is an homage to beef jerky. And this twisted red metal sculpture is -- well, I don`t think I can write anything more laughable than the object itself. A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away . . . The building seems to want to say `Oink!` I can think of no more fitting scene to celebrate the anniversary of this daily photo Web site.

May 26, 2005
Get your motor runnin`, Head out on the highway. A single reed instrument invented in the 1840s by Adolph Sax. It was so sunny I couldn`t even see, but the picture turned out okay. Buzzy as a bee. One is the loneliest number.

May 27, 2005
It`s only one cubicle per floor in this office building. If only every woman gave signs that were this clear. My relationships would be much simpler. As for man, his days are like grass. PSALM 103 Whispering petitions. This dark bird had a wide white band on each wing. The robins seemed upset it was in the neighborhood.

May 28, 2005
Birds appreciate statues and sculptures more than we do. An ancient African instrument, the marimba found its way into Western orchestras about a century ago. A shelter in the time of storm. RiverBlast! Objects on mirror are smaller than they appear.

May 29, 2005
Soccer goalie: no fear. Not a giant flower, just a very small bee. `If you wish to become a Jedi, you must learn the ways of the Force.` Taking his human for a walk. The pool isn`t as crowded this year (see July 3).

May 30, 2005
Memorial Day 2005. Coming soon: tigers and bears. This truck still hasn`t moved (see December 2, etc.), but nature has taken its course. The direct result of all those April showers. I don`t photograph people as much as I might, but I shoot a lot of bugs (since they have no right to privacy).

May 31, 2005
The summer blockbuster movie season can begin, now that the popcorn trees have started to bloom. Lemon flavor. It seems somehow contrary to the notion of a fire escape. Closely related to the rat, of course, but a lot cuter. Canadian geese say, `Honk, eh?`

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