We were nearly home from a morning walk when the rapid tap-tap-tap of a small woodpecker drew our eyes upward. A downy woodpecker dangled from a small, broken branch directly overhead as it pecked and dined on the larvae it found. Then it ascended slowly, spiraling around the vertical branch, stopping now and then toContinue reading “Upside Downy”
Tag Archives: Morning
Year’s End Moon
A waning gibbous moon, well past full, shyly peered between branches on this late December morning. The next full moon will be in the new year, bold, bright, and high overhead, as it travels the path that the sun follows in summer. May it be a good year. #moon #newyear #december #oldmoon #morning
Seasonal Sunrise
Sunrays from below the horizon caressed the wintery clouds with color during a recent morning walk. It quickly faded from red to gold to yellow in a happily-hued transition from twilight to dawn. It seemed a fitting beginning to another day during the season when days are short but hopes are long. #sunrays #clouds #morningContinue reading “Seasonal Sunrise”
Fuzzy Little Friend
On return from our morning walk we found this watcher at the door, seemingly snoozing. Perhaps it had a late night and needed a little rest before starting its day’s activities, or maybe it had been attracted to lights above the driveway that had been on earlier. Regardless, it was a pleasant surprise to startContinue reading “Fuzzy Little Friend”
Just Passing Through
Yesterday morning the Moon passed by Jupiter on its monthly trek around earth. This scene will repeat itself over the next several months as we head into fall and on towards winter. Before long, Venus will rise in the morning sky as well and provide the opportunity to see the three brightest planetary objects inContinue reading “Just Passing Through”
Morning Thunder
This morning we noticed threatening clouds in the distance with an occasional flash of lightning veiled behind the clouds. We walked anyway with eyes to the western horizon, warily watching the orange billows slowly enlarging as they approached. Then thunder could be heard gradually growing louder and louder, and streamers of rain could be seenContinue reading “Morning Thunder”
Morning Magic
These colorful plants were refreshed and nurtured by recent rains. The flat illumination honed their hues and delightfully decorated the morning landscape. #morning #garden
Salty Morning Sunrise
The sky was full of orange, blues, and subtle hues as the rising sun called the day to life during our morning walk. It inspired visions of Caribbean scenes that we have enjoyed in the past, and the warm moist air carried the feel of the sea. Perhaps it is time to schedule a cruiseContinue reading “Salty Morning Sunrise”
Morning Magic
Once again fickle fingers of sunlight poked through the window blinds to selectively tickle decorations on the end table. The wooden manta rays, the napkin, and part of the sea turtle reflected the rays while the goat still hid in the shadow. Not to worry, a short time later even the reclusive old goat gotContinue reading “Morning Magic”
Waking the Doc
This photo was taken with about 2 miles left to go in our morning walk yesterday, February 28, 2023. On return home we had gone a total of 201 miles so far this year. Yes, we’re a little ahead of schedule for our annual goal of 1,000 miles, but that will make up for daysContinue reading “Waking the Doc”
Eskildoodle Photos and Feelings 