Sandy F.
@baystaterinnc
Originally from MA, now in NC. She/her, cis/het. Owned by 3 standard poodles. #foodie, eternal tourist with a bad sense of direction, photography, progressive, LGBTQIA ally, Gen X. No DMs!
Some of the insects hanging around the garden this morning. #butterfly #grasshopper #bee #nature #photography #naturephotography #franklincountync #garden
A closeup of a Common Eastern Bumblebee 🐝 sleeping upside down on a Hairy Aster growing in my backyard. #nature #photography #franklincountync #bloomscrolling #flowers
A little Monday dinner plate hibiscus 🌺 to brighten your day. #nature #photography #lowers #bloomsky
A morning surprise in the back of my neighbor’s (and sister’s) yard. I didn’t get too close, as the adults were quite wary, but I did manage to get a couple of photos before they departed. #nature #photography #deer #naturephotography #franklincountync
Two poodles awaiting a tennis ball. One (Ellie) is serious. The other (Dylan - Ellie’s niece) is excited. Both are wonderful and fun to live with. #dogs #photography #nature #franklincountync #standardpoodles #dogsofbluesky
The moon and Venus in twilight. Jupiter was too far away to get a good picture of it. #naturephotography #franklincountync #moon #Venus #astronomy #photography
Dylan (left side) standing next to her aunt Ellie in the shade, taking a break from playing. As you can see, my lawn is pretty much fried from the NC sun. #dogs #standardpoodles #photography #franklincountync
My next door neighbor has a butterfly bush (an invasive plant here in NC), but it’s been attracting several butterflies nonetheless. These are a great spangled fritillary & 2 painted lady butterflies. #nature #photography #franklincountync #butterflies
Some of the goings on in the yard, including garden progress. #nature #photography #gardening #birds #nc #frankincountync
A gorgeous sunrise and a closeup of one of my flowering plum trees. #photography #nature #sunrise #franklincountync #naturephotography
This Northern Cardinal is making quite a racket right outside my kitchen pantry window. It’s windy, and you can see his feathers getting ruffled as he sings. #naturephotography #nature #birds #photography #franklincountync
Chickadees are one of my favorite birds to watch, and this little one did not disappoint with its cheery attitude. Franklin County, NC. #birds #nature #photography #franklincountync
Here comes the snow. We won’t get much, but it’s cold 🥶 outside. #nature #photography #snow #franklincountync
Playing ball is serious business according to Ellie (on the left) and her niece Dylan (on the right). #photography #dogsofbluesky #standardpoodles
A selection of photos driving from the dog shows and some downtime. Arriving home in NC today. #photography #nature #i95
Ellie has officially declared her retirement from AKC RACH. She had a great time with my sister who does rally (I do all other sports that don’t require signs, 😆). She’ll continue on with FAST CAT, barn hunt, and scentwork, as well as Rally Choice (no jumps). #photography #dogs #standardpoodles 1/
Ellie and her buddy First say hello from the Orlando Convention Center! First will compete today in Rally. Ellie will start her competition work tomorrow. She’s here for a photo session and shopping.
Tourism is definitely down here in FL. I’m here w/my sister in Orlando due to Ellie competing in the AKC RACH Invitational & her mini poodle is competing in Rally for the Orlando dog club. It’s normally bustling down here, and it’s so quiet. Even the traffic is off in the area.
Quite an impressive lunar halo tonight. Franklin County, NC. #nature #naturephotography #moon #photography
Last night, I was able to get a few pictures from an auroral substorm that hit around 11:30 pm. Although not as strong as Tuesday night, it’s still pretty. Franklin County, NC. #photography #franklincountync #aurora #nature #NorthernLights
Getting some of the aurora action down here in Franklin County, NC! #photography #nature #aurora
Jim Jordan’s Congressional map bears a striking resemblance to my district’s map, just in reverse - #nc13 #gerrymander #ncpol
#dogsofbluesky #nature #naturephotography Some fun photos from yesterday, featuring Dylan, a pointing Ellie awaiting a tennis ball throw, and a bumblebee gathering pollen from frost asters.
Some pretty things in my backyard - taken this afternoon post lawn mowing. #nature #naturephotography #butterflies #franklincountync
1/x Last weekend, Ellie and her buddy First (my sister’s dog) participated in rally. AKC does non-sanctioned rally pairs, where the handler guides 2 dogs on a novice course on-leash. This was literally Mutt & Jeff, as they were the only 2 that weren’t the same height. #dogsofbluesky #photography
Here’s a screenshot of the post in question. Nothing like admitting you’re corrupt AF and willing to cheat to seize control/uniparty state rule.
Spotted a cardinal jumper spider underneath the garage door opener. #nature #naturephotography #franklincountync #spiders
A couple of photos of a honeybee gathering some pollen from one of the white heath asters in my yard. #nature #naturephotography #honeybees #franklincountync #photography