Bee

On July 21, 2015July 19, 2015 By Picture This by FrankIn art, beauty, bee, conservation, ecology, nature, photographyLeave a comment

bee — Bee – Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge – July 2015

On July 21, 2015July 19, 2015 By Picture This by FrankIn art, beauty, birds, conservation, ecology, Florida, inspiration, nature, photographyLeave a comment

reddish-heron — Reddish Heron – Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge – July 2015

heron — Heron in Flight – Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge – July 2015

“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children” – Wendell Berry et al.

This great quote has evolved over the years – see http://quoteinvestigator.com/2013/01/22/borrow-earth/

Back on Track

On July 20, 2015July 19, 2015 By Picture This by FrankIn art, beauty, birds, conservation, ecology, Florida, nature, photography3 Comments

tri-color-heron — Tri Color Heron – Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge – July 2015

The lighting on Saturday morning was amazing!

Bird Monday

On July 20, 2015July 19, 2015 By Picture This by FrankIn art, beauty, birds, conservation, ecology, Florida, nature, photography3 Comments

deer — Deer – Orlando Wetlands Park – July 2015

“Every mistake you make is only increasing your odds of succeeding” – Nick La Porta

Oops!

Quote found at http://www.searchquotes.com/search/Intentional_Mistake/4/

Damsel or Dragon Fly?

On July 19, 2015July 16, 2015 By Picture This by FrankIn art, beauty, bugs, conservation, ecology, Florida, nature, photography2 Comments

I think it’s a damsel fly since the head is roundish.

Couple O Osprey

On July 19, 2015July 16, 2015 By Picture This by FrankIn art, beauty, birds, conservation, ecology, nature, photography4 Comments

“The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek.” ― Joseph Campbell

Quote found at http://dailyinspirationblog.com/inspirational-fear-quotes/

Which Way is Up?

On July 18, 2015July 16, 2015 By Picture This by FrankIn art, beauty, birds, conservation, ecology, Florida, nature, Orlando, photography6 Comments

green-heron — Hello? – Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge – July 2015

Found this fellow peering behind a weir. The water was super reflective that day.

Here I am again – preaching to myself to slow down and spend more time watching and listening. But I have not been able to contain the excitement of what might be around the next bend. Sigh.

Classics

On July 18, 2015July 16, 2015 By Picture This by FrankIn art, beauty, birds, conservation, ecology, inspiration, nature, photography2 Comments

snowy-egret — Classic Pose – Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge – July 2015

“Determine never to be idle….it is wonderful how much can be done if we are always doing.” Thomas Jefferson

These are classic poses, by classic birds!

Quote found at http://www.quotationspage.com/mqotd.html

Past Food Source

On July 17, 2015July 14, 2015 By Picture This by FrankIn art, beauty, birds, conservation, ecology, Florida, nature, photographyLeave a comment

The ibis, once called a curlew was considered good eating by the early settlers of Florida.

Future Food Sources

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Apple-snail — Apple Snail Eggs – Indian River – July 2015

berry — Berry to Be – Indian River – July 2015

“Filthy water cannot be washed.” – African Proverb

Some randomness. Apple snail eggs on the reeds in the first pic, and future food for bird or bug in the second.

Quote found at http://quotegarden.com/water.html

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