Unusual Flower-1

This flower was in a sidewalk planter in Niagara on the Lake, Ontario. It is called a Canna.  Picture taken July 2013 with a Canon Powershot A640.  Focal length: 21.71 mm, f/4

Unusual Flower-1  (Background colour removed)

 Unusual Flower-2

This was another type of Canna in a planter in Niagara on the Lake, Ontario, July 2013.  Picture take with a Canon Powershot A640.  Focal length: 7.3 mm f/4

Squirrel -Washington D.C.

This little squirrel was on some grass in Downtown Washington D.C. while on a tour of the city. They didn't seem to be bothered by people which made taking the picture quite easy.  Taken July 2011 with a Canon EOS Rebel T3i. Focal length: 55 mm, f/5.6