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The mighty claw operator has just about finished back-filling the dirt around the foundation of the neighborhood renovation project.
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The mighty claw. A lot more efficient than men with shovels.
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Preparing the basement floor.
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Leveling and tamping down the dirt.
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Bolts embedded in the concrete will attach the wood sill and first floor to the foundation.
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Elsewhere, moss enhances the sandy grout on this walkway.
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Tree shadows at midday. I don't like the short daylight hours this time of year but, I do like the long shadows that result in more dramatic images.
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