“I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself, than be crowded on a velvet cushion.” ~Henry David Thoreau
nature
Tufted Titmouse
Tufted titmice are frequent visitors to my feeders. It is not always easy to get a photo of them because they flit in and out so quickly. I usually hear their clear echoing voice before I actually see them, which is my cue to get my camera ready.
“Those who wish to sing … always find a song.” ~Swedish Proverb
Feeding flock
Earlier today, a flock of American robins mixed with cedar waxwings descended upon the holly trees in our front yard. They systematically harvested the berries and then quickly moved on to their next destination. What a treat to watch these beautiful birds in action!
Expressions
The cardinals keep my backyard interesting with their beautiful colors and energetic activity. Their constant sense of alertness can make for some rather expressive photos.
“Of all the things you wear, your expression is most noticeable.” ~Unknown
Waves in the sky
Altocumulus Undulatus
“We can speak without voice to the trees and the clouds and the waves of the sea. Without words they respond through the rustling of leaves and the moving of clouds and the murmuring of the sea. ~Paul Tillich
Sitting along the river
“Eagles come in all shapes and sizes but you will recognize them chiefly by their attitudes.” ~E. F. Schumacher
Early morning moon
February full moon and the planet Jupiter in the western sky just prior to the sun coming up
“A dreamer is one who can only find his way by moonlight, and his punishment is that he sees the dawn before the rest of the world.” ~Oscar Wilde
American Coot
Go out, go out I beg of you and taste the beauty of the wild. Behold the miracle of the earth with all the wonder of a child.” ~Edna Jaques
Common Grackle
“The art of being happy lies in the power of extracting happiness from common things.” ~Henry Ward Beecher
Hiding places
“The best hiding spots are not the most hidden; they’re merely the least searched.” ~Chris Pavone
walking on a country road 