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Nature, Photography, Wordless Wednesday

Wordless Wednesday: Take a Walk at Sunrise (10 images)

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A waning moon greets you at sunrise…
…and the beach is painted in soft pastels.
Walking from the beach towards the salt marsh wild flowers greet the hazy morning...
Walking from the beach towards the salt marsh wild flowers delight the hazy morning…
Only a few birds are out and about looking for breakfast...
Only a few birds are out and about looking for breakfast…
The shallow waters are quiet...
The shallow waters are quiet…
...but the juvenile night heron is already awake...
…but a juvenile night heron is already awake…
...and so are Papa and Mama Osprey. They enjoy the quiet of the first rays...
…and so are Papa and Mama Osprey. They enjoy the first rays together…
...until Papa decides he has a better overview of the marsh from a tall cypress. he intends to go fishing...
…until Papa decides he has a better overview of the marsh from a tall cypress. He intends to fetch breakfast…
...while Mama looks after the baby.
…while Mama looks after the baby 🙂
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Wordless Wednesday: Shake Baby, Shake. Frame by Frame.

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Start by shaking off all anger. So it doesn’t poison your being.
Then shake off your fears. So that love can come to your heart.
Then shake off your fears. So love can come to your heart.
reddish egret shaking off water Sand Key Park Clearwater Florida
Next, shake off all your worries. They won’t do you any good.
Next shake off all remaining negativity. So you make room for positive thoughts.
Then shake off any remaining negativity. So you make room for positive energy.
osprey shaking off water Sand Key Park Clearwater Florida
Next, shake away and leave behind old baggage. It will just weigh you down.
snovy egret shaking off water Sand Key Park Clearwater Florida
And finally, shake some more to get rid of any lingering doubts. So you can go on trusting life.
Time for a happy dance on a lamp-post? Shake baby, shake 🙂

 

Humor, Photography, Wordless Wednesday

Wordless Wednesday: Guess Who? Times Five.

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yellowcrowned night heron
Guess who’s hiding beneath this umbrella?
yellowcrowned night heron 2 WW
It’s the Yellow-crowned Night Heron, my friend. Did you get it right in the end?
female osprey preens
Guess who’s veiling her beauty with this glamorous hair do?
It's Mama Osprey! She can be funny too...
Mama Osprey! She can be funny too…says peek-a-boo!
reddish egret hunting
Guess who’s disguised behind these blue “sails”?
reddish egret WW
It’s Mr. Showman, who surprises nails! The Reddish Egret…he never fails!
Guess who’s disappeared underneath this “hang glide”?
papa osprey 2 WW
It’s the brave Papa Osprey showing his might! He’s an impressive sight!
snowy egret guess who by tiny WW
Guess who’s taking a bath in her fluffy white gown?
snowy egret sitting in water
It’s Miss Snowy Egret. She loves refreshing baths and has no regret…getting her gown wet!

 

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Wordless Wednesday: Sunset Magic and Peace. Frame by Frame.

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sunset in Sand Key Park Clearwater Flori
At sunset time, the salt marsh takes on magic qualities…
osprey couple at sunset time in Sand Key Park Clearwater Florida
…Mama Osprey soaks in the last rays while Papa sits on the egg(s)…all the other birds have already gone to their sleeping quarters…
sunset in the marsh sand key park Clearwater Florida
…and soon the sun colors only the tree tops in the peaceful marsh…
water's edge at sunset Sand kay Florida
…and moves to create  shiny diamonds on the beach…
sand caste at sunset sand key beach clearwater Florida
…where a sand castle comes to life…
boat at sunset sand key beach clearwater florida
…and fishermen return home just when the sun dives into the ocean.
moon over salt marsh after sunset in Sand key Park Clearwater Florida
After sunset, the moon rises over the salt marsh…
full moon clearwater florida
…and takes over the sky for the night. Peace.

 

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Wordless Wednesday: Get Your Feet Wet. Frame by Frame.

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Get your feet wet…and explore the world, even your own backyard.
Great blue heron
Get your feet wet…and get out of your comfort zone.
Get your feet wet…and shake away your fears.
Royal tern sand key clearwater florida
Get your feet wet…and don’t back off when challenges roll your way.
Little blue heron sand key clearwater florida
Get your feet wet…and pursue your adventure, even if your hair stands up.
Get your feet wet...and drink from the source of all wisdom.
Get your feet wet…and drink from the source of all wisdom.
snowy egret sand key park clearwater florida
…and then go where your heart calls you to go. Get your feet wet.

 

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Wordless Wednesday: Don’t Bite More Than You Can… Swallow. Frame by Frame.

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double crested cormorant caught a fish 0
Just lost a big fish. Let me dive for it again…
double crested cormorant caught a fish1
Oh, there you are, that was easy…
double crested cormorant caught a fish 3
Now we just need to get you up…
double crested cormorant caught a fish 4
There you go…up…
double crested cormorant caught a fish 5
I said UP you go!
double crested cormorant caught a fish 6
Oh no! Eeeek!
What’s he doing? All that noise…this is not gonna end well…
double crested cormorant caught a fish 8
Help! He’s trying to escape!
OMG! I can't watch this!
OMG! I can’t watch this!
Swing...up you go!
Swing…up you go!
You're huge, alright...
You’re huge, alright…
...but down you go!
…but down you go!
That's it! My throat is so full...
That’s it! My stomach…er…throat is so full…
...now just need to stretch a little...
…now just need to stretch a little…
...and flap my wings. Aah, that feels better.
…and flap my wings. Aah, that feels better.

 

 

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Wordless Wednesday: Little Feet. And how to use them. Frame by Frame.

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You can use your little feet to run around among the treasures on the beach...
You can use your little feet to run around picking shiny bargains…
two sanderlings on the beach
…or you can lean on one foot to have a lengthy, relaxed conversation
two royal terns
…or you may stand on one foot to rest the other while learning to know your neighbor
royal tern mom and teen
…or you can run after mommy or someone else important you need to talk to
gull taking off
…or you could use them to get away from sticky situations
...or you can use them as landing gear
…or you might use them as landing gear to ensure a soft landing
northern mocking bird
…or you could park your feet on the top of a tree and sing your heart out
mourning dove
…or you can curve your toes around a safe branch to ensure stability in life
house sparrow
…or you might just sit on your little feet in deep thought – and go nowhere at all.