Quite a lot of them. They seem to favor this jetty.

Taken with a Sony RX10 IV

Last month I did a post I called “Memento Mori“. If you’re not familiar with the term I’d suggest that you take a look at that post.

Well, here’s another one. When I came home the other day, I noticed this dead raccoon next to my driveway. It was close to the road so I suppose it could have been hit by a car hard enough to knock into my driveway. Or it could have been hit by a car and crawled as far as my driveway. Or it could have died from natural causes. I’ll never know.

I was tired from a day working and I didn’t feel like dealing with it at that moment. So, thinking I’d deal with it the following day I left it where it was.

When I came back to dispose of it, I found that it had gone. I’m guessing that a coyote, fox or maybe a vulture had taken it.

Taken with a Sony RX10 IV

That’s what his owner told me he was called. He’s a mix of Cavalier King Charles spaniel and poodle, which makes him a Cavapoo: known for its affectionate nature and low-shedding coat. He’s about one year old and absolutely adorable. He couldn’t stop wagging his tail.

Taken with a Sony A7IV and Tamron Di III VXD A056SF 70-180mm f2.8

The title says it all. On this particular day the geese (there were a lot of them) seemed happy to pose for photographs.

Taken with a Nikon D40 and Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f4.5-5.6

In case anyone reading this is unfamiliar with the words “memento mori”:

Memento mori is a Latin phrase that translates to “remember you must die” and is deeply ingrained in art, spirituality, and philosophy. Over the centuries, this concept has served as a reminder of mortality and the fleeting nature of earthly pleasures. Initially rooted in the teachings of classical antiquity and Christianity, memento mori has evolved and is now used in various forms to bring attention to the inevitability of death.

The significance of memento mori in human culture is apparent in many aspects such as art, literature, and religious practices. Its role as a symbolic trope or meditative practice has encouraged individuals to reflect on their lives and the transient nature of happiness, wealth, and power. By acknowledging the eventuality of death, people develop an appreciation for the present moment that reforms their perspective on life. (ESL)

Taken with a Sony RX100 VII