Robin on Pink dogwood Tree

This is not at my yard but at my friend's house in Arlington. They have this pink dogwood tree in the backyard. Robin happened to be on the tree when we visited.  We have a pair of robin around the house, but never had a chance of getting a good picture. This one was just resting on the tree - "posing" for me.

Japanese Maple

This maple's main branch was broken off in 2010 winter due to a heavy wet snow, and some of the remain branched were patched up with tapes. It survived and this year it is growing well. Hope it will get its shape back.