Good morning. 🌻🌻🌻

19 April 2025

I loved fishing as a kid, and that passion carried into adulthood, though not as much as before. When I was nearing retirement, I considered buying a boat, but after some thought, I realized it would likely be a mistake. I learned that lesson from owning a 10-year-old Harley-Davidson motorcycle that now just takes up space in my garage. In a decade, I only put 10,000 miles on it—averaging 1,000 miles per year, but most of those were likely racked up in the first year. Instead of a boat, I decided to invest in a camera—or rather, cameras. If I had a pond in my backyard, I'd probably fish there, but since I don't, I grab my camera and head outside. Stop me if you've heard this before. 😉

“In the garden,
just we two,
Look! I have a rose
for you ...”
― Suzy Davies

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Walking on Liquid Mirrors

The tidal pools on the beach in Gulfport, Mississippi last year provided a stunning backdrop for observing birds and capturing their reflections. The tranquil pools also created captivating ripples in the water, adding to the scene's visual charm. Among these natural wonders stood the snowy egret (Egretta thula), an elegant white bird whose graceful presence enhanced the beauty of the moment.

Explore a curated collection of heron and egret images in my photo gallery. Take a look!

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The Shoulder Of Mutton

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They suggested a place to meet. To the untrained eye it looked closed, neglected, abandoned. But through that black gate, beyond the dark passage, there's a door.
You wouldn't believe what was on the other side.

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Good morning. 🍂🍃🐶

18 April 2025

I’ve been staring at muddy water spots on the bottom of my office door for days now. I really should grab something to wipe them off. A detective conducting a splash analysis would probably conclude that one of my dogs came in from outside, wandered over to my office, and did that signature shaky, splashy thing that wet dogs do. The spots are pretty low on the door, so my money’s on Ben. That’s a solid guess, considering Ben usually makes his presence known by shaking and producing the unmistakable flapping sound of his long ears. Oh well, living with dogs requires patience and the occasional cleanup on aisle seven. Speaking of dogs, Charlie just strolled in to remind me that mealtime is right around the corner.

"Dogs are better than human beings because they know but do not tell." - Emily Dickinson

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Crimson Crown

This is a male ruby-throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris). I believe I captured this photo earlier this morning—though I could check the image properties to confirm, laziness prevails. The vibrant red feathers on its throat always remind me of plate armor, perhaps resembling a gorget.

Explore my photo gallery for more stunning hummingbird images:

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