During my recent trip to San Diego, I made a birding stop at the Bird & Butterfly Garden at Tijuana River Valley Regional Park, Imperial Beach, CA. This Western Swallowtail Butterfly was flying around the flowering bushes. I got a few shots of it as it rested and fed at these flowers. 5/3/20 My website: www.sparhawkphotography.com
Right before the lockdown, I made a trip down to San Diego, including a visit to the town of Imperial Beach. Right by the beach, I saw this statue of Captain Morgan on the roof of a bar and restaurant, Ye Old Plank Inn. I realized it referenced Captain Morgan Rum. My curiosity was piqued, and I looked up just who Captain Morgan was. Maybe everyone already knows this, but the rum is named after the 17th century Welsh privateer of the Carribean, Sir Henry Morgan, who died in 1688. He was a privateer, pirate, a wealthy plantation owner, and later was Lieutenant Governor of Jamaica. Since 2017 the rum's label slogan has been "Live Like the Captain". 5/2/20 My website: www.sparhawkphotography.com
A few years ago I was given this very fancy and elaborate teapot. I must admit it is a bit frou-frou for my taste, so I don't really use it, except once a year for the annual teaparty we hold at the art gallery where I work. It did occur to me that at some point I should photograph it, " just because". So, what better time than while being sheltered at home? 5/1/20 My website: www.sparhawkphotography.com
