Tuesday, February 26, 2013
The Crow
"Look for rain when the crow flies low." ~Anonymous (American Folklore saying)
You may not can tell but there was a soft rain falling when I took the photo. There were two huge crows sitting in an old tree in the backyard. This one sat atop the tree fluffing his feathers and spreading his wings before I went and got my camera. Because the day is so dreary and dark the original photo was mostly in silhouette so I just went with it when editing the shot. The shadowy tree is an Oak and is in the foreground. I transferred the photo to my iPad and used two different apps to get the desired look. I used one called "PhotoToaster" to get the antiqued look, the vignette and the soft focus frame. Then I used an app called "LensLight" to add a filter called gothic.
It's been raining here all morning and as I write this post I can see some sun light starting to come into the bedroom window. The sky is still overcast dreary and I'm sure the rain isn't finished with us yet. It's funny how you can go days and days or even weeks without rain and complain that we need it so bad but when it finally rains, all you want is for it to stop so you can get outside.
Happy blogging and wishing everyone a fantastic Tuesday.
~Cindy
Monday, February 25, 2013
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Make a little birdhouse in your soul
The last couple of days have been great weather wise. The temperature has been perfect and the breeze has been soft and cool. As I sat watching the birds visit the seed post I thought I really need to buy a new feeder. So I did. Isn't it pretty? I love the color and the dragonfly design. At first the Tufted Titmice were having a hard time perching on the edge but they soon learned how to do it. I'm sure it won't be long before the Cardinals and Chickadees discover it.
One of the first visitors to the feeder. I think they like it.
Love the flair in the tail feathers. I think he's showing off.
Doesn't she look beautiful?
Love the air action.
A little wing action from the Titmouse.
Ready for takeoff.
Wow! Imagine that, they actually have a red belly.
"Make a little birdhouse in your soul". ~Linnell Flansburgh
Dragonfly bird feeder |
Tufted Titmouse visiting new feeder |
Mr. Cardinal |
Mrs. Cardinal |
Sweet little Carolina Chickadee |
Tufted Titmouse |
Tufted Titmouse |
Red-bellied Woodpecker |
"Make a little birdhouse in your soul". ~Linnell Flansburgh
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Mr. Cardinal
"Those who dwell among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life." ~Rachel Carson
Mr. Cardinal visiting the seed post. He usually stops by a couple or so times a day and has a quick bite. That is if the Tufted Titmice let him. The Mrs. was foraging on the ground for the seed that gets kicked off.
Have a wonderful Wednesday everyone.
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Rachel Carson
Monday, February 4, 2013
While sitting in the backyard
Tufted Titmouse |
and under his wings you will find refuge;
his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart." ~Psalm 91:4
I know I just posted something late last night but I'm in the mood so here's another one. I took this photo yesterday while sitting in the backyard. I love these little birds. They are so sweet and they have such a sweet song. For now I'm placing the bird seed on top of a couple of the fence posts in the corner of the yard. I really need to get some more bird feeders or bring the ones in the front yard to the back. This tree sits in the corner near the posts.
Happy Monday everyone!
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Tufted Titmouse
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Short and Sweet
Some of the things I've captured over the past week. I hope you enjoy them and the quote.
"When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives mean the most to us, we often find that it is those who, instead of giving advice, solutions, or cures, have chosen rather to share our pain and touch our wounds with a warm and tender hand. The friend who can be silent with us in a moment of despair or confusion, who can stay with us in an hour of grief and bereavement, who can tolerate not knowing, not curing, not healing and face with us the reality of our powerlessness, that is a friend who cares." ~Henri Nouwen
Carolina Chickadee |
Carolina Chickadee |
Carolina Chickadee |
Tufted Titmouse |
Tufted Titmouse |
Yellow blooms from a bush |
"When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives mean the most to us, we often find that it is those who, instead of giving advice, solutions, or cures, have chosen rather to share our pain and touch our wounds with a warm and tender hand. The friend who can be silent with us in a moment of despair or confusion, who can stay with us in an hour of grief and bereavement, who can tolerate not knowing, not curing, not healing and face with us the reality of our powerlessness, that is a friend who cares." ~Henri Nouwen
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Henri Nouwen,
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