Monday, July 13, 2020

Hot & Humid Days In July

It's been so hot here for the last week,
 (35-42C which is 93-106F), 
that I haven't gone out of the house!

I took a couple of pics through the window.

Male Goldfinch

The resident Cottontail

I have air conditioning in my studio, so... I painted this.

"The Fanciful Dragonfly"
(Acrylic on canvas}



28 comments:

  1. Those temperatures are shockers. I wouldn't be going outside either.
    Love your dragonfly and the thistle.

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  2. Too hot for me too, Karen. I have left the house, but have certainly not taken any long walks.

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  3. ...thank goodness for AC last week, this morning we have the windows open and the birds are singing!

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  4. I like your backyard friends and the painting is awesome. Well done.

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  5. Your painting is absolutely breathtaking!! And your photos are so clear and vivid that I have to ask about the camera that you use, and your settings. :)

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    1. Thanks Angie. I use a an old Canon T2i and for those two pics, I just set it on "landscape" auto.

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  6. at times, i photograph through the window and my pictures never come out sharp like yours do. both of these images are really amazing. love the goldfinch, our state bird, the boys look pretty dapper these days!!

    your painting is stunning, the colors, the dragonfly itself, everything about it!! do you sell your paintings??? and if you are ever looking for an image to paint, feel free to paint my butterflies!!!

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    1. Thanks Debbie. I used to make my living selling my art, but I don't sell my paintings anymore. I have downloaded a couple of your gorgeous butterfly photos, and I will paint one some day. I will let you know when I do.

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  7. Love these captures and the painting too!

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  8. Gosh you're hotter in Ontario than we are in North Carolina! I had no idea!!!
    Thanks for sharing at http://pixelposts.blogspot.com/2020/07/hot-humid-days-in-july.html, and stay safe and well and cool!

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  9. I love your friends from the yard! I admire your beautiful dragonfly painting !
    Greetings

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  10. Hello,

    Your dragonfly painting is beautiful. I love the sweet Goldfinch and the cute bunny. It is hot and humid here. Take care! Enjoy your day, wishing you a happy new week!

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  11. Wonderful artwork and great photos ~ my favorite is the bunny rabbit ^_^

    Be Safe, Be Well,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  12. Super sharp Goldfinch Karen. I love the vivid colours of your painting.

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  13. Your friendly neighborhood bunny is so sweet. Your painting is very pretty. It has been hot here too; and muggy! Hope you have a great week.

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  14. Too hot here too! I like your dragonfly.

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  15. yellow goldfinch looks so beautiful....

    Have a great day

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  16. Your windows must be really clean! Great shots and painting too!

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  17. Love your backyard visitors.

    Your painting is AWESOME, Karen!

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  18. If my weather was that hot, I'd stay indoors, too! I enjoyed your through-the-window shots.

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  19. Not things I tend to see through my windows! Very nice pictures.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne.

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  20. Very cute and beautiful animals. Pity it is so hot and humid outside but by the look of it you stay alright. Hope you keep it that way.

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  21. hm, beautiful, cute and gorgeous! lol, beautiful bird, cute cottontail and beautiful dragonfly art :)

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  22. Too hot for me. Amazing what you can see from your window.

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  23. Wonderful critters, especially your bunny. We had one in our front yard for quite some time. It's sad that he/she is no longer around.

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  24. Great photos!
    You are so much farther north of us here in Mississippi that I thought the weather would be cooler there!

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