On a cosmic scale Earth is next nothing, on a human scale it is everything. WARNING: Photo was taken with a telescope designed for solar observation with a safe solar filter in front of the main lens to protect against the intense solar light. Never look at the Sun directly without approved eye protection, andContinue reading “Point of View”
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Blame Tommy
”I just want to return this to Tommy Bahama and get some refills,” says she. “Guess I’ll go along,” says he. “You go look around,” says she. ”Ok,” says he, “but I don’t plan on getting anything.” ”Find anything interesting?” says she. ”A shirt with a matching tee,” says he. “Get it,” says she. ”No,Continue reading “Blame Tommy”
What If?
Perhaps some questions are better left unanswered, or better yet, unasked.
Florida Ice!?!
The weather forecast called for some frost with a low around 30. They only missed by 4-5 degrees—THE WRONG DIRECTION! That’s for the birds! (Though the birds might not agree.) Fortunately our feathered friends are coping, I saw a flock of white ibises at the top of a nearby tree catching the first rays ofContinue reading “Florida Ice!?!”
Future, Past?
How did someone so small get so big, so fast?
More Than Just Birds Fly in Moorea
During dolphin tours on Moorea, more than the birds were flying. These wild spinner dolphins leaped and twirled for their audience as we watched in wonder.
Different Islands, Different Bird
As opposed to yesterday’s post of the blue-footed booby, we were exactly what this brown booby wanted. It was hungry and looking for a handout as we watched for dolphins during a lagoon tour in Moorea.
What Are You Lookin’ At?
On the Galapagos Islands the creatures rule while people are meerly a curiosity to be watched, not feared by the inhabitants. In this case, this blue-footed booby is seeking a mate, and from the look on his face, we definitely ain’t what he’s looking for.
Beauty-full Moon
Chilly air colored by the dawning sun filtered the light from the setting full Moon as it peered between the branches of a live oak behind our yard. While leaves are falling in the front yard as our maple sheds its leaves, the live oak wait for spring for their leaves to fall. The seasonsContinue reading “Beauty-full Moon”
January Fall
Yep, it’s winter in Florida and now the leaves are falling. Tonight we will approach the freezing mark and while it may not ice over the birdbath, it will leave some frost on the shingles. At least it is leaves that will be falling, not snow.
Eskildoodle Photos and Feelings 