In honor of tax day here in the US. Today is the deadline for filing income taxes.
Tax Day
Month: April 2015
Bird Day #8
“Every morning was a cheerful invitation to make my life of equal simplicity, and I may say innocence, with Nature herself.” – Henry David Thoureau
Early morning bonus, I was able to follow this limpkin around for a bit. Love seeing birds like this in a suburban environment.
Quote found at https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/morning
More Masonic Temple
If it were allowed, I’d get my tripod and wide angle lens and spend the day (or 2) there. Unfortunately it was a 1 hour guided tour, snap away. There were seven themed rooms and the halls and stairs were amazing.
More Geometry
“Poetry is as precise a thing as geometry.” Gustave Flaubert
Not sure what they kept in the corner.
I’m guessing there was a building where the tree and steps are and the triangular building filled out the block.
Quote found at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/g/gustavefla398425.html?src=t_geometry
Spring Flowers
“Spring work is going on with joyful enthusiasm.” – John Muir
Little spots of flowers in an urban environment. Walking around Philadelphia I remembered the magic of spring in more temperate climates than where I live. A single flower is magic.
Quote found at https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/spring?page=2
Geometric Shapes
From the Masonic Temple in Philadelphia. The ceiling in the second picture is made up of thousands of pieces of glass. This building was featured in the movie National Treasure – although our guide assured us there was no treasure there. The decor and architecture is unbelievable.
Something Different
Spent last week in Philadelphia, only had my point and shoot with me, so the birds were elusive. But thought I’d share some random shots over the next couple of days.
This is the art museum, first shot from Love Park – then closer, which is more famous for having been in the movie Rocky, than for the fabulous works of art it contains. Including Carnival Evening by Henri Rousseau – my favorite artist.
Leisure Time
“A Sunday well-spent brings a week of content.” – unknown
Someone Say Lunch?
Just sitting and waiting.
Early Morning
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“Without the oceans there would be no life” – Peter Benchley
And without wetlands there would be no oceans.
Despite the 1600+ acres of Orlando Wetlands Park being man made and their function being the treatment of waste water, they have become an important estuary for wildlife. In the 25 years since their development they have become host to many endangered and threatened species.
Quote found at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes_of_the_day.html
Picture This by Frank 