Ships and Boats - Sunday Stamps

I was quite surprised to see how many stamps I had to match Viridian's 'Ships and Boats' theme. I settled on four from different countries.

From the ill-fated Munich Olympics of 1972 there was this:

Yemen Arab Republic

The Olympic City of Kiel was where the Munich sailing events where held. The stamp shows a racing yacht from the 55m class.

There are more yachts on an oil painting from Kalnins on this 1974 Russian stamp.

Russia

It appears to commemorate an event in 1962.

I couldn't let this week go by without showing an old Swedish sailing ship - the Flag Ocean.

Sweden

In South Africa I found this ship commemorating the centenary of the ocean mail service contract in 1976.

South Africa

Hope you like my selection. To see what ships/boats others have chosen be sure to visit Viridian's Sunday-stamps-145.

Michigan Summer - Thematic Photography

The summer theme seemed to be an opportunity for me to include some shots from my recent trip to Michigan.

My daughter's dogs (well one of them) is intent on catching one of these at the edge of the lake in their grounds. Not that this fellow was at all concerned.

American Green Frog

On a summer's evening what could be better than a ride in one of these.

Hot Air Balloon

This one landed within 200 yards of the house and then took off again.

Up, up and away

Meanwhile the boats are waiting for a tow to a nearby lake.

Beached (or grassed)

With temperatures nearing 100F it was time for the dogs to be shampooed and trimmed leading to:

Cody (in bandanna) and Scout

Why do you smell so different now?

Even Lily gets in on the act.

Scout and Lily (Cody hidden)

Little does she know  that it's her turn next.

For more summery action you need to turn to others at Carmi's Welcome Summer