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two ducks in the flowers
Precious Are We

Precious Are We

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Precious Are We, these two lovely ducks were walking along in the park. One looks a little ruffled, maybe it is the younger of the two. I added some flowers to the photo because they just looked like they should be enjoying flowers on this beautiful Autumn day. But there was another duck not far behind them. A grumpy looking duck to say the least.

Precious Are We

Now it could just be the dark feathers around his eye, but he looks like he is having a bad day, giving my the ole stink eye like some of the deer did last year when I photographed them. 🙂

Precious Are We

He is unique, but I have to say his feathers are just as beautiful as the two from above.

His back feathers look like a warm throw blanket, with a beautiful design all his own.

Precious Are We

by Sandra J

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Morning Noon and Night

Morning Noon and Night

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Morning Noon and Night, there is always something going on at the beaches. From people just walking on the beach to fishing with very tall fishing poles. (video below)

Morning Noon and Night

To pelicans sunning themselves during the heat of the day. You can find them easy enough during the day stitting on a post in the water, cleaning their feathers.

But come sunset, the beaches empty out, the lights are low. That is when we enjoy a walk on the beach the most. Just remember to bring a flashlight if you lose track of time.

So the evening and the morning were the second day and the dry land could appear.

Morning Noon and Night

Sunrise of Gold

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Trees of the South

Trees of the South

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Trees of the South, I love photographing trees, in the south the moss is what captures my eyes. Elegantly flowing from the tree branches above. Natures way of celebrating the outdoors by decorating the trees with natural tinsel.

Trees of the South
Trees of the South

Trees of the South

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Eye Catching Colors

Eye Catching Colors

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Eye Catching Colors, Green and Red. Wonderful colors of Christmas as well. I see roses in bloom down here in the south still and the palm leaves are such a vibrant green. Especially when the sun is shinning through them. It amazes me to see flowers in bloom here in November.

I am so used to seeing snow this time of year, so to see all this color right now is heart warming to say the least. He promises He will water the seeds we plant and bring them to life.

Eye Catching Colors
Eye Catching Colors

Eye Catching Colors

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She Blends Right In

She Blends Right In

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She Blends Right In, there is a small lake in the campground we are at which is the home to this one alligator. When the sun is shinning in the late evenings, it blends right in to its surroundings as the cover photo. This is our first sighting of an alligator.

She Blends Right In

They are such a strange looking animal, I was wondering what they eat, especially in this small isolated pond. There are lots of turtles swimming all around it. So I am guessing if it is hungry enough that would make a meal.

She Blends Right In

There is a board walk over looking the pond, that is where I am standing looking down on it. I will put photos on tomorrow of the pond itself. The reflections are mezmerizing in the late afternoons.

She Blends Right In

She Blends Right In

by Sandra J

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darren the heron at the beach
Deep Thoughts by Blue Heron

Deep Thoughts by Blue Heron

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Deep Thoughts by Darren the Heron, My Heart Will Go On as I stand here alone on this beach, looking out over the water wondering where she went.

Play the video at the end and then look at the pictures again. That is what I was thinking when I first saw Darren the Heron standing alone on the beach looking out over the ocean.

Deep Thoughts by Blue Heron
Deep Thoughts by Blue Heron
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Deep Thoughts by Blue Heron

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red rose
I Am

I Am

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I Am the One that created you, I gave you my life, my breath within you. I gave you words within you to raise yourself from the dead to become like us.

I am the One who gave you hands, to use your talents to create life around you.

I Am

Then He left; I heard His voice in the silence of my heart.  

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A Rose By Any Other Name

A Rose By Any Other Name

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A Rose By Any Other Name, The importance of a person or thing is the way it is; not because of what it is called.

A name is just a label to distinguish one thing from another. It neither has any worth, nor gives true meaning. Only an individual or thing has a worth when it deserves it; for example, even if we call a rose by an entirely different name, it would smell the same as it does by its name “rose.” 

A Rose By Any Other Name

Let the mist of your breath come across my face and wash the dust from my eyes. Let your hands help me stand up.   So that I may stand in your presence.

A Rose By Any Other Name

A Rose By Any Other Name

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sunrise on the Ohio river
Camping Near the Ohio River

Camping Near the Ohio River

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Camping Near the Ohio River, the leaves have not changed color here yet as we stopped to camp for a few days. Early morning campfires are going as the smoke is highlighted by the sun rays through the trees.

Camping Near the Ohio River

You can see the bridge off in the distance where you can travel across it and enter Kentucky, yes the Ohio river between Illinois and Kentucky.

Camping Near the Ohio River

We have camped here a couple of times. I took this photo below a couple of years ago from the same park. Sunrise at the Ohio river.

A few photos of the critters around the park are always fun to take. I am guessing this is a ground hog and I don’t think he is seeing his shadow this fall yet. That might be good news.

And these guys are just basking in the morning light. Turtles are always fun to watch.

Camping Near the Ohio River

Camping Near the Ohio River

by Sandra J

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4 egrets in the river in a circle
Circle the Wagons

Circle the Wagons

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Circle the Wagons, that is my thought when I was watching these 4 egrets walking in a circle in the river. Or perhaps they were playing Duck Duck Goose, if anyone remembers that game from our childhood. I wonder if kids play games like that outside anymore. Ring around the Rosie, Hop Scotch, Annie Annie Over. All great games when I was a youngster.

These four Egrets are just fishing and the second photo is 4 Geese flying overhead with gorgeous blue sky in the background.

Circle the Wagons

Circle the Wagons

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The Mississippi River

The Mississippi River

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The Mississippi River, we are back along the Mississippi River. It has been awhile since we camped along the river. A bit muggy this time of year, but always something to see.

The Mississippi River
The Mississippi River

The Mississippi River

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The Prairie Fields of Iowa

The Prairie Fields of Iowa

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The Prairie Fields of Iowa at sunset, as we travel south we stopped at a beautiful park in the mid west, with plenty of tall grass blowing in the wind. Just a touch of whispering clouds in front of blue sky’s as the soft orange glow of the sunset meets the horizon.

The Prairie Fields of Iowa
The Prairie Fields of Iowa

The Prairie Fields of Iowa

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Diving Head First

Diving Head First

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Diving Head First into a New Adventure this weekend. It is my birthday weekend, I am turning the big 60 years old. A year ago I picked where I wanted to be on my 60th birthday and these photos will give you a little hint. . But this adventure does not end with just a weekend. 60 is the new 30, we are never to old to make our dreams come true, faith and trust.

Of course a lot has happened over this past year and I never write my plans in stone. One never knows if tomorrow will come, I take one day at a time and enjoy it to the fullest.

So I am going to say; Have a wonderful weekend a little early today.

Diving Head First
Diving Head First
two brown pelicans
two white egrets

Diving Head First

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Through the Fog I See

Through the Fog I See

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Through the Fog I See clearly now, I sought your truth in my mind and you revealed your wisdom in the dark regions of my heart.

Through the Fog I See

You watched me from above yet you withheld judgement.

Through the Fog I See

Through the Fog I See

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Mirror Image Has Flaws

Mirror Image Has Flaws

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Mirror Image Has Flaws, Our Creator gives us two choices and both choices have consequences….Life and Good or death and evil.

Mirror Image Has Flaws

Our will is directing our actions. If we will to not hear God, but are drawn away (listen to lies),  then we actually “Will”, to hear something other than God.

The Will is a Tool. It’s function is to choose. With every choice we grow in force of character. Depending on what we WILL to do, will shape our character.

Mirror Image Has Flaws

Mirror Image Has Flaws

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Under His Wings

Under His Wings

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Under His Wings Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth Does not become weary or tired. His understanding is inscrutable.

He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.

Under His Wings egret flying over water
Under His Wings goose wings
single pelican
Eagle landing

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Under His Wings

by Sandra J

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sunrise in the forest
Can You See the Light

Can You See the Light

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Can You See the Light – as I am walking in the forest the Light is trying to get my attention ever so softly. Peaking around the trees, flashing in my eyes every now and then. As if it is trying to get my attention, but I just keep on going.

Can You See the Light

How about now, the Light says, do you see me?

As I squint looking in the direction of the light beams dancing amongst the leaves.

But I turn my head and keep walking.

Can You See the Light

How about Now? I stop and look and am amazed at all the beams of light, as if like arms reaching out towards me. The Light begins to warm the forest with bright beautiful light. But I have an agenda, I have to keep walking to get to the end of the trail.

How About NOW

I stop in my tracks as I cannot stop looking at this beautiful Light reaching out to all of nature around me and warming my heart. Yes, I see the Light, I feel the Light. The end of the trail is right here. I don’t have to keep searching. 💕😉

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Can You See the Light

by Sandra J

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Oh What a Tangled

Oh What a Tangled

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Oh What a Tangled – Do you remember the rest of the quote?

But nature isn’t tangled, these spiders seem to know what they are doing.

Oh What a Tangled

Oh what a tangled web we weave/When first we practice to deceive’ means that when you lie or act dishonestly you are initiating problems and a domino structure of complications which eventually run out of control.

One has to be careful walking through the forest, especially this time of year. The webs are everywhere and can be deceiving, all pretty and shinny. But understanding the Light and where it comes from, It can protect you from entering the webs they weave.

Oh What a Tangled

by Sandra J

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Wide Eyed Look

Wide Eyed Look

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Wide Eyed Look which is referred to as Doe Eyes, literally in this case. 🙂

Wide Eyed Look

Wide Eyed Look

Well, this one does not have doe eyes, she has been hanging around with the deer. Just one turkey, the fawns are having fun running around trying to figure out what this bird is though.

Wide Eyed Look

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I Was Waiting For Them

I Was Waiting For Them

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I Was Waiting For Them this morning. Every morning about 4 groups of geese fly over head towards the east. This first photo shows the sun is just coming up as they fly over, so you can see the sun light on the front of their wings. I have not seen geese all summer but come September they do this fly over everyday, I am not sure where they are going and in the evening they fly back towards the west.

I Was Waiting For Them

They start about 7:30 am, when the sun is just coming up and by the 3rd group that fly’s over, it gets a little brighter and the sky starts turning into a beautiful blue instead of gray.

I Was Waiting For Them
I Was Waiting For Them
two geese in flight

Have a Wonderful Weekend.

by Sandra J

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Sandra J

Sandra J

I am a traveling photographer, I like to travel rural America, the roads less traveled when I can. I love the great outdoors, my Photo Galleries contain Landscapes, wild life and a few just for fun photos. Thank you and have a great day.

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