The squirrel paused warily, watching a hawk barely 20 feet away. The squirrel had the advantage since both were on the ground where squirrel could outrun and out maneuver the hawk. Whether or not he knew, the squirrel had another advantage, the hawk already had its prey in its talons and would waste no furtherContinue reading “Standoff”
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Air Bee
The bees are getting busy in the back yard with lots of flowers to pollinate. This one posed in mid flight while it was on its way to the next blossom. It would have been neat if there had been two bee’s buzzing about in this photo. Then I could have labeled it “Air BeeContinue reading “Air Bee”
Splish Splash
Four or five robins all bathing at the same time turned the birdbath into a shower. #birdbath #robin #splishsplash
Seasons of Love
Through all of life’s seasons love enduresAnd though in the mirror autumn’s face I seeYou still feel like spring to me HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY! #seasons #life #seasonsoflife #spring #love © Eskildoodle 2025
Logo of Uncertainty
The positioning of the labels on the car seems most unfortunate. Who would want a limited car, hybrid or otherwise. On the other hand, when I think of a hybrid, the mule comes to mind. According to Wikipedia, mules are: “are more patient, hardier and longer-lived than horses, and are perceived as less obstinate andContinue reading “Logo of Uncertainty”
Island Memory Sunset
Lovely weather enticed me to take this ukulele out on the deck to practice some Tahitian songs. I had purchased it some years ago on the island of Ua Huka in the Marquesas Islands of French Polynesia. After a while I put it down for one reason or the other and noticed how the settingContinue reading “Island Memory Sunset”
King Lizard
On the rooftop he posed like royalty adorned with a wreath of clouds. Perhaps he was just looking for the sun’s warmth or possibly, an insect meal. Maybe he just liked gazing around. Regardless, he best keep a wary eye, for birds are about and they would be happy to turn this little predator intoContinue reading “King Lizard”
Twenty Years and a Day
On February 9, 2005, I took this photo shortly after sunset. It was a rare catch of the skinny crescent just a day past new moon. It was twenty years ago plus a day. Phases of Moon and Manby Howard EskildsenThe ancient moon drifts through the skyIts phases changing all the while Waxing and waningContinue reading “Twenty Years and a Day”
Shadows of Memories
TheseCherished memories feelLike a warm embraceFrom special friendsOf another timeAnd another place #shadows #memories #specialfriends #anothertime #anotherplace #mineralpointwisconsin
Sunrise: Contrails, Clouds, and Colors
Colorful clouds and contrail lances graced the pastel blue of the morning sky. Though the ever-changing colors lasted only a few moments, the memories remained to brighten the whole day. #sunrise #contrails #clouds #morning
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