Creepy Friday

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Green Bug – Orlando Wetlands Park – September 2015
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Bee – Orlando Wetlands Park – September 2015

“O Lord, thou givest us everything, at the price of an effort.”Leonardo Da Vinci

Not sure what that first guy is, found inside a passion flower. The passion fruit have appeared on the vine….wonder if a ripe one will be there at the same time as I am.

Quote found at http://www.wow4u.com/determination4/index.html

Wildflower Wednesday

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Beggar Tick – Orlando Wetlands Park – September 2015
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Thistle – Orlando Wetlands Park – September 2015

“For every minute you are angry you lose sixty seconds of happiness.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

Flowers are getting scarce – hopefully when the weather cools there will be a fall bloom.

Quote found at https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/happiness

More Birds

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Grackle Up Close – Orlando Wetlands Park – September 2015
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Barn Swallow – Orlando Wetlands Park – September 2015

“When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt

More birds – shocking I know! I’m seeking inspiration – while I had a a couple of good morning shoots this past weekend, I’m not at all satisfied with the resulting photos. I feel it’s time to head in a new direction, just haven’t seen it yet.

Quote found at http://www.lifed.com/top-100-inspirational-quotes-to-live-by/2

Dragonflies

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Dragonfly – Orlando Wetlands Park – September 2015
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Dragonfly – Lake Appka Wildlife Drive – September 2015

“Today I will do what others won’t, so tomorrow I can accomplish what others can’t.” – Jerry Rice

I’m not sure if the birds were hard to find this weekend or I am becoming more discriminating in what I photograph. In any case here are a couple of dragonflies.

Bird Monday

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Heron – Orlando Wetlands Park – September 2015
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Siblings – Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive – September 2015

“He who has a why to live for can bear almost any how.” Friedrich Nietzsche

Happy labor day to all here in the US – Heading to Merritt Island for some early morning photography. And thanks to the solar system for a later sunrise. while the difference between 6:20 and 7:00 may not seem like a lot – it’s huge at 5 AM in the morning. |:>).

Quote found at  http://www.motivatingquotes.com/determination.htm

Sunrise Sunday

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Early AM – Orlando Wetlands Park – September 2015
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Pre Dawn – Orlando Wetlands Park – September 2015

“A few fly bites cannot stop a spirited horse.” – Mark Twain

Red sky in morning sailors warning – or so it has been said. We had storms again last night. Summers last hurrah – fill up that aquifer!!

Quote found at https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/determination?page=2