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Nature speaks to us through different images, landscapes, colors, patterns, and forms of exquisite beauty. As we admire nature’s extravagance, our emotions and feelings become part of it. This harmonious balance makes our souls happy.
Arrière plan constitué de la vitre noire d’un vieux iPod première génération.
Background made with an old IPod first generation; the snow flakes on the black glass.
“A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees.” – Amelia Earhart
I was hiking the other day in Red River Gorge and I consumed part of my luck for the rest of the year because I saw a Luna Moth. They are not considered endangered as yet, however they are rare in some areas.
The adult lives only a week, which further reduces the chance of meeting one.
It was healthy and happy flying from tree to tree, I slowly approached it and, surprisingly, it paused giving me the chance to take a few shots. The few moments made me forget that I was drained, close to the end of a hike which mostly felt like swimming uphill in 100 degF water.
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Luna Moth (Actias luna):
-Nearctic moth in the family Saturniidae, also known as giant silk moths
-Typical Wingspan 114 mm (4.5 in), can exceed 178 mm (7 in), one of the largest in North America
-One generation per year in Canada, two-three generation per year further south in US
-Elongated tail role is to scramble the echolocation detection used by bats, kind of like flares for military aircrafts :)
-Due to its beauty, the luna moth is not considered a pest, in fact, the use of pesticides, loss of habitat, and pollution are some of the reasons it is endangered. (the Spruce)
There is a magnet in your heart that will attract true friends. That magnet is unselfishness, thinking of others first; when you learn to live for others, they will live for you. ~ Paramahansa Yogananda
"Animals are the bridge between us and the beauty of all that is natural. They show us what's missing in our lives, and how to love ourselves more completely and unconditionally. They connect us back to who we are, and to the purpose of why we're here."
~Trisha McCagh
Not the same as a previous upload. This was a slightly earlier and slightly 'quick' stitch of three frames. Normally if its handheld I'll do a stitch in portrait mode. This was a bit of a rush decision after jumping out the car. I took this and then a slower more considered one, which I uploaded a bit back. This doesn't have the space that I'd prefer but has the better light. Its a 6:17 crop and is very close to my ideal woodland shot. A bit more space in front of the tree in the foreground mid-left and I would pronounce myself happy. A fairly rare occurrence.
"Creativity involves breaking out of established patterns in order to look at things in a different way."~Edward de Bono
He's got his thinking cap on so he's doing really well ;)
I'm quite busy today so I don't know if I'll have time to visit you, but I will tomorrow, I promise :)
Also this is a little blurry picture, but I really don't have time to retake, so I apologize :)
“A photograph is the illusion of a literal description of how the camera saw a piece of time and space. ” – Garry Winogrand
When I look into the eyes of an animal I do not see an animal. I see a living being. I see a friend. I feel a soul.
- AD. Williams
Up and out early Wednesday with friend Paul. Pics. and was dead chuffed to find a lovely Common Blue with a sprinkling of dewdrops, unfortunately its a little battle scarred but couldn’t miss the opportunity. E-M1/60mm.
Press L for a larger view :-)
"I think I could turn and live with the animals, they are so placid and self contained;
I stand and look at them long and long.
They do not sweat and whine about their condition;
They do not lie awake in the dark and weep for their sins;
They do not make me sick discussing their duty to God;
Not one is dissatisfied-not one is demented with the mania of owning things;
Not one kneels to another, nor his kind that lived thousands of years ago;
Not one is responsible or industrious over the whole earth." ― Walt Whitman
When we pay attention, whatever we are doing...is transformed and becomes a part of our spiritual path. We begin to notice details and textures that we never noticed before everyday life becomes clearer, sharper, and at the same time more spacious.
Rick Fields