“The world will never starve for wonder, but only for the want of wonder.” C. K. Chesterson
It’s iris season at the wetlands.
Quote found at http://www.inspirational-quotations.com/nature-quotes.html
Dixie Iris
Category: inspiration
Couples – Flowers This Time
“One touch of nature makes the whole world kin.” William Shakespeare
This marks the reappearance of lantana – probably not the last time as it’s colors and shapes fascinate me.
And, with the second pic I have added a new location – Mead Botanical Garden. This is a 50 acre oasis in Winter Park Florida, great spot for a break from civilization. I believe I spotted a reddish egret there, I will be asking my birding friends on Saturday for confirmation.
Quote found at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/topics/topic_nature2.html
Natural World – Photo 101
This assignment was interesting to me. I take lots of photos seeking to expose lines and patterns in nature.
The top picture is a sparrow sitting among the lines of the water reeds. And needless to say I was shooting the sparrow, the pattern of the reeds was a bonus.
Bottom pic is an oak tree with a lonely air plant, hugging the bark.
Bird Wednesday #3
“Not the cry, but the flight of the wild duck leads the flock to fly and follow” – Chinese Proverb
There were hundreds of American Coots at the wetlands on Sunday. I was amazed as they took to flight. They are not very good flyers, their wings never seem to escape the water.
Quote found at http://thinkexist.com/quotes/with/keyword/flight/2.html
BIG and POV – Photo 101
This one is a stretch for me. Couldn’t really think of any thing that big. Saturday I was down on I-Drive – should have taken a picture of the Orlando Eye – our brand new VERY large ferris wheel – but didn’t. How many times have I said that?
So must settle for an oak tree and large flower. Oak in context — the flower was actually about 5 inches across.
Lovely
“In the hope of reaching the moon men fail to see the flowers that blossom at their feet.” Albert Schweitzer
Cannot really add to that quote. It encapsulates the spirit of what I want my blog to say.
Quote found at http://www.gardendigest.com/flowers.htm
Big Gator
“By slow, thoughtful watching, you can gain much, as against working up a wild, panicky condition.” – Ernest Vincent Wright, Gadsby
Captured this guy floating out in the water.
Quote found at https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/watching
Another Couple
“A heart that loves is always young” – Greek Proverb
Photo 101 has inspired me to branch out a bit from nature photos and landscapes. We shall see how it goes.
Quote found at http://quotations.about.com/od/cutequotes/a/cutecouple.htm
Odd Couple
“An idea is salvation by imagination” Frank Lloyd Wright
Not really that odd, but here’s a black and a turkey vulture sharing a branch.
Recapping rule of thirds from photo101 – here is an approximation of that.
Quote found at http://www.sayings-inspirational.com/quotes/couples/
Solitude – Thirds – Photo 101
A solitary great egret – hanging out on a rock in the Haulover canal between Mosquito Lagoon and Indian River Lagoon. He didn’t appear to be hunting – so perhaps enjoying the view and the solitude.
Picture This by Frank 