On the Patio

Just a few images from an afternoon Max and I spent on the patio in late June.  A painted lady (Vanessa cardui) was obsessed with getting minerals and moisture from the damp blocks of the retaining wall and patio pavers.  It was so focused on its activities that I was able to get quite close with my camera. 
It liked the moss between the pavers, too.

It fluttered back to the wall and got the attention of...

Max!Finally settling a little higher than the reach of a fat cat.  ;-)

No matter, now Max has a tom turkey in her sights.

The turkey likes to look at his handsome self reflected in our basements windows.  How funny is that?