“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
I feel a connection with the animals I photograph when they are looking at me. This Muscovy was a bit curious. Although they are classified (and are) a nuisance animal, I enjoy them.
“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
“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
“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/
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.
Bliss for me is a Florida morning, palm trees, Spanish moss on the oaks, calm water, couple of birds flying by, and many more serenading the day.
This is one of many small parks in Central Florida where you can spend a solitary morning, snapping pics, breathing air, and enjoying life. As I have said before, the best part of taking photos is being there.
“A seed hidden in an apple is an orchard invisible.” – Welsh Proverb
Quote found at http://www.quotegarden.com/trees.html
Water for me is best in the golden light of dawn. Or just about anytime – as long as it stays in its container.
Post for Photo 101.
“I’m so cool that the kids come to my bedroom and go “Mom, turn the music down” – Melissa Ethridge
Substitute “mom” with “dad” in above quote – been there.
The common gallinule above was caught as I continued my hunt for the purple gallinule. One morning I spotted the purple gallinule in the perfect light. Sun beaming off of it’s gorgeous chest – I didn’t have my camera. That said the common is quite beautiful too.
Quote found at https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/noise
Picture This by Frank 