Friday, October 8, 2010

Keeping Watch


"There is nothing in which the birds differ more from man than the way in which they can build and yet leave a landscape as it was before."  ~Robert Lynd, The Blue Lion and Other Essays

23 comments:

  1. Oh, boy!!!! You're back!!!! And with a stunning photo!!! That hawk is incredible!!! And I love the quote you paired with this! Wow! Wow! When you return, you do it with a bang! Have a beautiful weekend, dear Cindy!!! You started mine off with such happiness! Love, Janine XO

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  2. Wow Cindy! That's a fantastic shot of the hawk.

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  3. An alert guard Cindy.
    Great photograph.
    Costas

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  4. Cindy...I am finally able to get to your blog. I'm so glad!!! The hawk photograph is stunning.
    You were at the perfect place at the perfect time. What did you do to get him to pose for you?
    :)))
    Give Charlie and Annie a hug for me...
    Love and hugs,
    Jackie

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  5. That was beautiful Cindy. The quote and the photo!
    Love Di ♥

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  6. Thanks Janine, Dot, Costas, Jackie, Doreen, Early Birder and Diana for the wonderful compliments. I didn't mean to be gone so long again but I had so much school work to catch up on and then finals. Thankfully the quarter is over.

    Jackie, Charlie and Annie are doing fine and I'll be sure to pass along your hugs to them.

    Have a wonderful Sunday everyone. Happy blogging. ~Cindy

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  7. Kudos to you, my friend. I don't know how you did it, but this is not an easy picture to get! Excellent exposure, composition, sharpness and colors.

    It looks to be some kind of hawk...any ideas?

    Hope you have a wonderful week ahead!

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  8. Thanks Jacob. It's a Red Shouldered Hawk. We have a nest of them in a tree out back. They're there all year long. Can't go a day without seeing one. I love them. Great birds.

    Starting back to class on Monday. Looking forward to it.

    Have a wonderful week. ~Cindy

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  9. Cindy...I popped back in to see if the hawk flew away. :))))))))
    He's still there...MAGNIFICENT!
    Splendid job on this photo.....I'm still in awe of the capture of this shot!!!!!
    I wish you only the best as you started back to class on Monday. Smooth sailing in your class!!!
    Love and hugs,
    Jackie

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  10. Just stopping by to say "hi!" and to send you love, Janine XO

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  11. Thanks Jackie. It's started off good. I hope it continues. I really was lucky to get the shot of the Hawk. I'm surprised there were not Mockingbirds picking at/on it. I love these birds they are so beautiful. I can't wait until our break. I'm looking forward to the holidays and I really need some time off from work and school. Charlie is asleep on my bed and Annie is in the dining room. They have been such good babies. Sad news yesterday. My sister Teresa had to have her Black Lab Princess put to sleep. She had cancer and was in pain. She was a wonderful friend and protector. She'll be missed. On a more cheery note I hope you're having a wonderful weekend and the weather is cooperating wherever you are. ~Cindy

    Thanks One Million Tulips. Happy Sunday.

    Hi Janine. Thanks for stopping by. I wish I had more time for visiting everyones blog but school has started back and I'm already working hard and trying not to fall behind. It's so hard sometimes with all the work they give us. Looking forward to the break coming up for the holidays. I really need it. Have a wonderful weekend. ~Cindy

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  12. Hi again! I thought that might be some kind of "red" hawk. It's pretty cool to have them in your yard!

    Thank you for your kind words on our blog today! Hope you have a nice, relaxing day today and that your educational endeavors go very well this year!

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  13. Hello, dear Cindy!!! Best wishes to you with all of your work! You're in my thoughts!!! ~Janine XO

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  14. Cindy...I'm so sorry to hear about Princess...such a sad time...the loss of a beloved pet. My heart is heavy for Teresa....
    Love to you,
    Jackie

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  15. I love me some Charlie and Annie. I left a long comment to you on my blog regarding Annie....
    Give her many smoooooches from me!!!

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  16. Thanks Kerri.

    Thanks Janine. I apologize it took so long to respond. Things around here have been a little crazy. Thanks for stopping by. Have a wonderful week. Cindy

    Thanks Jackie. It's been a sad time for my sister and for us too. Princess was a true and loyal friend to my sister. I know she misses her very much. Stopped by and read your comment on Annie. Thank you. It was very hard on me. I worried about what she was thinking about me leaving her. Charlie is doing better. He gave her kisses earlier. They looked so cute lying next to each other kissing. Smooches on the way.

    Have a wonderful week.

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  17. Hi Jacob. I love the hawks. We have plenty of them around here. Never a dull moment with them and the Mockingbirds. Have a wonderful week. Cindy

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  18. very beautiful flower pictures, especially the black and white picture is my favorite. I like your blog very well ... compliment!
    Greetings from switzerland .. ursus

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  19. Hi Ursus. Sorry it took so long to comment back. I've been busy with school and making plans to move. I also forget to check earlier posts. Thank you for the compliment. Have a great week and weekend. Cindy

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I love reading your comments. Thanks for visiting. ~Cindy :)