It gazed longingly with its piercing blue eyes, but we were not the object of its desires. No, it was food rather than friendship that it sought as we were soon to discover. When the tasty tidbits ran out, without a goodbye or even a thank you, he quickly turned his attention to the nextContinue reading “Fickle, Fine-feathered, Fairweather Friend”
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Living River
Hundreds of millions of gallons of water burst forth daily from springs at the head of Florida’s Silver River and gently flow through forested lands teeming with life. During a recent boat tour there, we enjoyed the birds, turtles, alligators, fish, and flora so abundant along its shores and in the water. This particular dayContinue reading “Living River”
Troll Bridge
The story goes that the troll under the bridge had a reputation of eating anything that tried to cross over it. (And I thought tollway prices were bad.) However, if he remembers any of the Norwegian fairy tales he may want to leave the three goats alone. They might turn out to be a littleContinue reading “Troll Bridge”
Plummeting Pinecone
As we walked and gossiped along a paved trail in the woods this pinecone suddenly plummeted down from somewhere above and thudded onto the ground barely a foot from a bicycler who whizzed by at the same moment. Only inches and milliseconds kept him from receiving a solid knock on the noggin. We were aContinue reading “Plummeting Pinecone”
1500 Posts and Still Seeing Things
Four years and two days ago I started this blog on a whim to share some photos of the things I see and imagine. I had no idea that it would last this long, but as long as I continue seeing things that capture the imagination I will keep on posting blogs about the magicContinue reading “1500 Posts and Still Seeing Things”
Shadows of Reflection
Once again direct light and reflected light cast two different shadows on the wall of the same object on the buffet cabinet. This time it’s the shadows of Madam Owl in her Halloween best with a pumpkin candle by her foot and the nearby gourd laughing merrily at the sight. What a hoot! #shadows #reflectionContinue reading “Shadows of Reflection”
Getting Downy
We recently added this seed cylinder from Wild Birds Unlimited to our collection of birdfeeders. The first day, a chickadee checked it out and then went to one of the other feeders. A titmouse and a wren or two were spotted over the next couple of days, apparently giving it mixed reviews. Then this downyContinue reading “Getting Downy”
Eye of the Bee-holder
It was the color and beauty of the flowers that caught my eye; then I noticed the bee which was admiring the same flowers but perhaps for a different reason. #flowers #bee #eye #colors #beauty
Be It Ever So Humble
At least 10 children from two different families grew up in this midwestern log house in times past near Galena, Illinois. Though simple and humble, it was home and provided what was needed for survival: shelter from wind, rain, and cold. Built before electricity and power tools existed, ax marks on its rough hewn logsContinue reading “Be It Ever So Humble”
Afterglow
After a recent, refreshing rain, the setting sun turned the sky into a glowing gold more precious than any metal that can bought or sold. #rain #sunset #gold #glow
Eskildoodle Photos and Feelings 