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This little guy trotted over and braying at me, asking for a carrot. Such a sweet little donkey. Very glad to oblige.
Good luck, little donkey…💙
Ballantrae,
SW Scotland
I say hopeful because I was really excited to see the return of the Tree Swallows to our yard. We have had them nesting for 5 years until last year when magpies tried to nest in our tree. We were removing sticks for nearly 2 months so they wouldn't nest here hoping that the swallows would return. Eventually they gave up but probably scared the swallows away.
This year has been completely different in the swallow's behavior. They flew around, came to the box with a few dried grasses and a single feather but did not stay inside very long. But what is most confusing is that we saw them mate but, previously, have never seen them mate until the nest was done. It seemed like this swallow just didn't know what to do! It is getting late now so I am not sure if we will be successful this year and will just have to wait and see. Taken in my back yard in Calgary, Alberta. Canon R5
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An update on the swallows that we were hoping would nest in our yard again. After being away for a few days, there was no more activity in the box that we have in our yard so it looks like this year will be unsuccessful. Their behavior seemed very different right from the beginning, so it looks like we will hope for next year.
My bestie posing for me. I just ended landscaping our new island, and I felt like it has this cold sea breeze, rainy vibe...
Anyway, for credits, before&after click here !
Since the color green is said to represent hope.....
Here's my next for Life is a Rainbow.
#10/52, Light Green
A very wet, windy and muddy excursion to Hopetoun Falls in the Otway Ranges, Victoria. I had long dreamed of capturing these falls. Between the wind and the rain, it was challenging work. Lots of movement in the ferns - next time I'll try exposure bracketing - I plan to return again when the weather is a little less inclement.
35:52 Patterns - Get inspired by the rhythms that patterns bring to your images. I loved the patterns in all the lush fernery in this scene - and I'm falling behind again!!
The petals on these leaves are a purple (actually just the tips) color so I was kind of happy they turned out this well in black and white.
.....in a dark, medieval world.
The sun through the fog.
I wish you health, creativity, prosperity and happiness for the New Year 2017.
I am hoping conditions favor us again this year for frozen lighthouses. Grand Haven has no catwalk right now, so would provide a unique view.
I shot this in Grand Haven, Michigan in January.
As it has been quite nice in the sunshine today, I had my lunch in the garden while i was watched by a sparrow. I suppose he hoped that I would accidentally drop some crumbs of my sandwich but bread isn't good for birds and apart from that the birds have several feeders with birdseed in my garden. :)
Winter Aconite | Eranthis hyemalis | Ranunculaceae
Samsung NX1 & Super-Takumar - 50mm f/1.4
10mm Macro Tube | 8 Elements | Wide Open | Manual Focus | Available Light | Handheld
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And as we fly around the sun
We know we're not the only ones
Love for the lonely
It's been a long time coming
~Happiness (The Weepies)