“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
“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
“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.
“One’s not half of two; two are halves of one” E. E. Cummings
Quote found at https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/couples
“A seed hidden in an apple is an orchard invisible.” – Welsh Proverb
Quote found at http://www.quotegarden.com/trees.html
“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
“Tension is who you think you are, relaxation is who you are” – Chinese Proverb
While I doubt this bird is relaxing, watching him relaxes me. Today I am trying scheduled posts for the first time.
Quote found at http://enlightenyourday.com/2008/04/14/timeless-relaxing-zen-quotes-to-soothe-your-being/
“We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” – Walt Disney
A bit of a whimsical picture today. This great egret stretched his neck about as far as it goes. His face at this angle reminds me of an ostrich.
Quote found at http://www.finestquotes.com/select_quote-category-Curiosity-page-0.htm
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