Photography featuring Maine's various natural habitat and wildlife; from the rocky coast to the inland rivers, lakes and mountains.
Friday, April 24, 2009
Rain Covered Pussywillow....
After a heavy night of rain I went out and took this photograph. As pussywillows develope they do attain a lot of color.
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That looks like something we would see here as we have had a wet winter and spring. And cold too. It has affected the number and kinds of birds that stayed around and the hawk you saw and his cousins must have gone to warmer climes as I have not seen them here since January or February.
I have also had a Sharp-shinned Hawk here from time to time and have a lot of photos of them but none lately.
Since the hawks use my place as a kind of grocery store, their absence could mean they are tired of starling, mourning dove and finches.
Living in Maine, like you do, you might be interested in reading my newest blog about The Hamlet of Gordon, Ohio. It is how small hamlets used to be and this one still exists.
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I live in Lewiston, Maine and have for most of my life. I've always had an interest in nature; as a kid I read books by Edwin Way Teal, Rachael Carson, among others, and I used to love studying the Golden Nature Guides. When I got into photography it was natural for me to take pictures of the natural world. A few years ago I got into kayaking and that allowed me to get to places I would never be able to by hiking and of course this gives me more photography oppurtunities. I realized years ago you don't have to travel to exotic locations to get good photographs. I have to admit I'm lucky to be living in a beautiful state with a lot of natural diversity, but I've taken good pictures right in my own back yard and neighborhood.
7 comments:
That looks like something we would see here as we have had a wet winter and spring. And cold too. It has affected the number and kinds of birds that stayed around and the hawk you saw and his cousins must have gone to warmer climes as I have not seen them here since January or February.
I have also had a Sharp-shinned Hawk here from time to time and have a lot of photos of them but none lately.
Since the hawks use my place as a kind of grocery store, their absence could mean they are tired of starling, mourning dove and finches.
Living in Maine, like you do, you might be interested in reading my newest blog about The Hamlet of Gordon, Ohio. It is how small hamlets used to be and this one still exists.
The Hamlet of Gordon
Amazing shot! Love how the water drops just hang there.
Wow, what an amazing shot!
As Willima Blake wrote,
"To see a world in a grain of sand,
And a heaven in a wild flower,..."
That'slovely - I'm waiting for the goldfinch.
Beautiful
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I just enjoyed a lot...
cheer..
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