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Category Archives: Nature
Deer with Hungry Eyes
Ice and snow falling, covering the cold hard ground. Deer with hungry eyes come close to my house searching for something to eat. Many of these deer will not make it through winter. It is sad to see there are … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Nature, Photo Essay, photography, Poetry, wildlife
Tagged acorns, food, Ice, Snow, Winter
44 Comments
Worried Birds and Winter Weather
A worried blue jay came to see me yesterday and loudly proclaimed: “I am here to issue a winter weather warning, so please listen carefully to everything I say. Don’t be fooled by this warm sun, for tomorrow all will … Continue reading
Thankful for Life
Standing here thinking how lucky I am to be alive at this time, enjoying a cold autumn afternoon! Don’t need many things or stuff all around me— No matter what possessions I have or don’t have, I’m thankful for life … Continue reading
Posted in Nature, photography, Poetry, wildlife
Tagged autumn, birds, flowers, food, squirrels, Thanksgiving
44 Comments
Bluebird House with Chandelier
Each spring, bluebirds move into the narrow newspaper holder beneath our mailbox. Even though we don’t get the newspaper, it isn’t the safest place for them to live. Without looking, people drive by and shove advertisements over their nest and … Continue reading
Posted in birds, Halloween, Nature, Photo Essay, photography, wildlife
Tagged autumn, Fall, Spiders
52 Comments
Darkness on Summer’s Edge
Shorter are the days on summer’s edge, darkness comes early. Night shadows reveal natural beauty destined to fade away. What was yesterday and what is today will soon be no more. So please! When I wither and vanish from sight— … Continue reading
Posted in Nature, Philosophy, Photo Essay, photography, Poetry, Summer
Tagged flowers, soul
18 Comments
Thinking about Being
While I was thinking about being and wondering why I’m here, time appeared before my eyes and melted into years. Yesterday, I was so young and now somehow I’m old? I used to do a lot but now….I don’t do … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, birds, Humor, Nature, Photo Essay, photography, Poetry, wildlife
Tagged Honolulu Zoo
75 Comments
The Hawk Stands with No Fear
I looked out of my kitchen window this morning and saw a hawk standing on my porch railing, staring intently at something in the grass. What a wonderful surprise! I was afraid that I would scare it away if I … Continue reading
Behold the Black Swan
Behold the black swan floating between images of carps and clouds in cool pond waters reflecting. With regal beauty and form, the humble bow of the black swan took my breath away. ~ms ***I took these photos on the … Continue reading
Posted in birds, Nature, Photo Essay, photography, Poetry, Travel, wildlife
Tagged carp fish, clouds, Oahu, Pond, Swan, Water
60 Comments
Bird Bread Bailout
Back in 2009, when the photo below was taken, the housing market had crashed and different groups were being bailed out by the government for one reason or the other. So when I encountered this flock of birds standing in … Continue reading
Posted in birds, food, Humor, Nature, Photo Essay, wildlife
26 Comments
Butterfly Apology
Yesterday…. We agreed to rendezvous on these pink flowers, but I have no GPS and to my dismay pink is everywhere. Directionally challenged, I’ve been lost for hours searching through flowers while you patiently waited here for me. So sorry … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Nature, Photo Essay, photography, Poetry
Tagged butterfly, communication, wildlife
29 Comments
Travel Agent from Hell
I was living on a soft cloud before I was born, enjoying the celestial music of the spheres. My existence was heavenly until a strange man wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a dark cloak, floated in on a hot breeze. He bowed, … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Nature, Philosophy, Photo Essay, photography, Travel
Tagged clouds, creative writing, Death, Life
43 Comments
Fly Agaric Mushroom in the Woods
Within light shadows stoodorange colors, specks of white,mushroom in the woods.Inedible or edible,bad or good to eat?Is this extremely poisonousor a tasty treat?I don’t know the answerand I’d rather not be dead,so I think I’ll get my mushroomsfrom the grocery … Continue reading
Posted in Nature, photography, Poetry, Writing
Tagged Amanita Muscaria, Fly Agaric, mushrooms, Poisonous
59 Comments
Shivering Pine Tree
Shivering pine tree burdened by a heavy snow dripping ice cold tears on spring flowers far below… so tired of winter! ~ms Just My Imagination ********************************************************************** I said, “Wow! The bent over pine tree in this photo looks like a … Continue reading
Buck in Birch Shadows
In the past few years, I have seen quite a few deer in my backyard munching on various plants. But the summer of 2010 was the first (and only) time that I have ever seen a buck with a full set … Continue reading
On Wings of Thought
In the middle of the night on a mental flight with no luggage or tickets, I’m traveling light on warm wings of thought flying to a distant land where sunlit flowers, beautiful ocean water and stretches of sand invite my wandering soul … Continue reading
Posted in Imagination, Nature, Photo Essay, photography, Poetry
Tagged flowers, Kauai, Oahu, ocean, Travel, Water
44 Comments
Snow Cold Feet
Birds with snow cold feet quietly meditate on winter’s reflection, appreciating the chance to experience a snowy river. I took these photos during a snowstorm in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The birds and I were standing on the city dock, near the old train bridge … Continue reading
Posted in Nature, Photo Essay, photography, Poetry, wildlife
Tagged birds, bridge, River, Water, Winter
108 Comments
Black-Crowned Night Heron Waiting
Where land meets water under the Hawaiian sun, a black-crowned night heron (’auku’u) stands with no bait, no lure, and without a fishing pole, waiting patiently for the perfect fish to come swimming by. ~ms
Dreaming Eyes
Listen to dark winds caress the leafless tree that stands in moonlight glowing, capturing words of wisdom on cold gnarled branches a thousand dreams old. Open wide your dreaming eyes as thought creates itself here, there, and everywhere wandering without boundaries in … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Nature, Philosophy, photography, Poetry
Tagged Dreams, Shamanism, Spirituality
30 Comments
Honking Attitude
The loudest goose yelled— I thought we were flying south where no lakes are filled with icy cold water. This is not acceptable! I’m not getting in. The lead goose replied sternly— You must remember we are geese from Canada. This is Virginia which … Continue reading
Duck Quack Reprimand
What? Where is our bread? You brought a camera instead? How thoughtless is that! Now…. Have you anything to say in your own defense before we quack you away? Yes, actually I do have something to say. You don’t need more … Continue reading
Tree Reindeer
A rotten old tree dead but still standing cold and riddled with holes, was brought back to life on a cold wintery night when….. Christmas creativity came wandering by with bells, two eyes, and a nose, pine branches and bows … Continue reading
Cold November Moon
Outside my window on a brightly lit night … See how gently the trees hold this cold November moon in their dark arms. I stand far below looking up from my small world in shadows covered, as my wandering thoughts go walking on the moon. ~ms … Continue reading
Posted in Nature, photography, Poetry, Space
68 Comments
Before I Forget 