My favorite time of day for light is about 30 minutes before sunrise. In this part of the world there is usually a reddish glow everywhere with a dash of clouds on the horizon enhancing the colors.
In the first pic there’s a couple of rafts of coots. In the second a lone heron roosting in the tree.
Both these shots are taken looking towards the north east away from the actual sunrise.
“Use the talents you possess – for the woods would be a very silent place if no birds sang except for the best.” Henry van Dyke
Here’s an ibis in breeding plumage – note the red face feathers. I’ll have a couple more pics like this during the week.
Quote found at http://www.allgreatquotes.com/bird_quotes3.shtml
“The woods were made for the hunter of dreams, the stream for the fisher of song” – Sam Walter Foss
He was getting ready for dinner. Unfortunately the face is too dark, but I love the texture of the wings.
Quote found at http://thinkexist.com/quotes/with/keyword/hunter/
“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
“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
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.
“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.
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.
Picture This by Frank 