Showing posts with label blogging meme. Show all posts
Showing posts with label blogging meme. Show all posts

Camera-Critters #15
Saturday, July 19, 2008


This is the story of a crazy lady, who thought she could sneak up on a Buzzard sitting on a hay bale. Yeah, you ever tried to sneak up on a big bird who, from clear up in the sky is able to see an itty-bitty mouse running through a field? Yeah... not only is she a crazy lady, she must not be all that bright.

So, you see, this lady spots a buzzard sitting on a hay bale.
She decides to try to get closer for better pictures.
Nah, gotta get closer than this.

(c) Misty DawnS

Said buzzard notices said lady, and is NOT very amused with the trick she is trying to pull.
"Listen LADY! I've got my wings ready, and I'm NOT afraid to use 'em!
Just a few steps closer, Lady, and I swear I'll..."
(c) Misty DawnS

"That's IT! You've done it! This hay bale ain't big enough for the both of us!"
"HA! Let's see you get up here!"
(c) Misty DawnS

"Yeah, that's what I thought, ya big chicken!"
"Yes, you just got called a chicken by a Turkey Buzzard! What you think you're gonna do about it? Yeah, that's what I thought... just go on your merry way, Crazy Lady."
(c) Misty DawnS

Speaking of trees...
It's a bird, it's a plane...
No....... it's a Monarch butterfly.
(c) Misty DawnS

I swear the neighbors could set up home theater seating outside and be continually amused by the antics of the Crazy Lady with the Big Camera and her critters.

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Camera-Critters #14
Saturday, July 12, 2008


No critters here...

Nope, nuthin here but a bunch of leaves...
(c) Misty DawnS

Nope, no critters here...

Just keep on walking lady...

Is she gone yet???

Whew! There's no privacy in this pond.

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Flower WW
Wednesday, July 2, 2008

(c) Misty DawnS

I've decided that WW (although I'm hardly ever wordless... thank goodness y'all let me slide by without following the rules) would be a great way to share some of my Summer flower photos with you. Yes, I kind of make it my personal mission to photography every butterfly, dragonfly, critter, and flower I see.

By the way... I'm extremely excited. In fact, I could probably hop and skip all the way to work this morning, rather than drive there... but, I won't, because it's getting ready to storm, and I don't want to get hit by lightning. Anyway, according to the package tracking system, I should be receiving a much anticipated package tomorrow. Something I've been whining about dreaming of for a very long time. No, it's not a gold anklet, but I bet you have already guessed what it is...

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Camera-Critters #12
Saturday, June 28, 2008

(c) Misty DawnS
I spotted this sweet beauty while on one of our detours on the trip home yesterday from Kansas City. We had to detour a couple times, due to the flooding. It's not a very good photo, because something is wrong with my telephoto lens, and it blurs the photo, as you can see.

(c) Misty DawnS
This is my aunt-in-law's cat with one of the kittens. You will have to, again, excuse the poor quality of the photo, because it was taken through a sliding door and a screen, but I wanted to capture the sweetness of 'Mom' resting her head on her baby while the baby ate.

A few minutes ago, my family called me and passed the phone around for everyone to talk to me, because they are all together in Ohio for the family reunion I had planned on going to, but was unable to make it. With that phone conversation added to the facts that Thursday was my birthday, I'm going through serious Daddy-withdrawal (I miss him more than I can put into words), and I held that dream camera in my hands yesterday, but left the store without it, I'm being a spoiled, little brat today and feeling sorry for myself. I don't want those feelings to taint my blog, so I'll just mention ademco and go try to put myself in a better mood now.

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Camera-Critters #10
Saturday, June 14, 2008


(c) Misty DawnS

(c) Misty DawnS

(c) Misty DawnS

(c) Misty DawnS

Yes, I have probably overdone it by posting too many critter photos again. Oh well, it's my blog, so I can do what I want ;-) Besides, wouldn't you much rather look at a bunch of photos of cute, pretty, or neat critters, than listen to me ramble on and on about stuff, such as term insurance. Yeah, that's what I thought. So, you probably don't mind the critter photo overload, eh? hehe

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Camera-Critters #9
Saturday, June 7, 2008


I decided to share a few different critter photos with you this week. Truth is, I am horrible at making decisions. So, I just couldn't decide which critter I wanted to post!

First, we have this Common Whitetail dragonfly, who was very considerate and posed for several photos for me this morning. I LOVE taking photos of dragonflies ;-)

(c) Misty DawnS

(c) Misty DawnS

Then, we have this little cutie, who I met at the park on my lunch hour.
(Corny Caption - 'Scuse me, but do you have a GPS? I think I'm in the wrong tree.)
(c)Misty DawnS

And finally, we have this Upland Sandpiper. When Sandpipers land, they hold their wings up for a few seconds. It is really neat - well, it is in my opinion, anyway. So, I was really happy I was able to capture that.
(c) Misty DawnS

I was very disappointed by the gloomy, dreary sky behind the Sandpiper, though. So, I played around with the photos a little bit. What do you think? Is this a neat affect, or should I scrap it?
(c) Misty DawnS

OK, that's all the critters I'm going to include this week ;-) I hope I didn't put you in 'Critter-Overload'. hehe

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Wordless (yeah right) Wednesday
Tuesday, May 27, 2008

(c) Misty DawnS

Some people walk for exercise, which means they are perfectly happy getting that exercise on treadmills. I, on the other hand, NEED my walks, and they have to be actual walks which involve losing myself in the nature surrounding me. It's therapeutic for me - it's better than talking to a shrink, and it's free :-) Right now, with everything that is going on in my life, I'm in serious need of that therapy. However, the weather can take a turn and ruin it for me, which is exactly what has happened lately. Now, I need some blueprints for an ark! I'd appreciate it if y'all could keep Hubs and me in your thoughts and prayers (still can't talk about it, but I promise I will fill you in when I can). Oh, and if you happen to have any extra energy left over - you could go ahead and do an ANTI-rain dance for me :-)

Wordless??? This was supposed to be wordless??? Huh... go figure.

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Camera-Critters #7
Saturday, May 24, 2008

(c) Misty DawnS

Since my Hubs hasn't been feeling well lately, he was put on some antibiotics in the hope they would solve the problem. While on this antibiotic, he is supposed to avoid being in the sun as much as possible. Therefore, he has been working out in the addition he put on the house. No, we do not have a walk in tub in the bathroom, but we DO finally have lights out there - actual lights that I turn on with a switch! No heat yet, but hey, Summer is almost here. One thing at a time, I guess. At least, that's what I keep telling myself. Anyway, (did I have a topic when I started typing this? Oh yeah, I forgot...) since Hubs hasn't been feeling well, yet he has been working on our home, I let him pick the photo for this Camera-Critters post, and he chose a Goldfinch. I wasn't very surprised, because we both really love these birds.


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Camera-Critters Sunday #6
Saturday, May 17, 2008


(c) Misty DawnS

This butterfly photo is another product from my lunches at the park. I really appreciated that this Swallowtail butterfly took the time to pose and reveal all of it's beautiful colors for me to capture. I see many of these butterflies, and you would think that I would be tired of them by now. I'm not, though, because I love the striking contrast of their colors against the black.

In fact, the temperature is supposed to get up to 78 degrees fahrenheit today, and it is supposed to be a glorious day. So, I'm getting ready for a walk :-)

I may not get to visit some of your CC post until tomorrow, because we are going to a belated Mother's Day cook out/get together this evening.

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Sky Watch Friday
Thursday, May 15, 2008

(c) Misty DawnS

On this particular day, I actually got several photographs of birds that I am rather proud of and are much better 'of the bird' than this photo. However, I thought this photo was very appropriate for Sky Watch. I think it is neat with the jet stream going over the bird. What I like even more, is how the bird's beak seems to be making the same shape as the jet's streak ;-) OK, OK, I'm done being corny now, and, rather than sit here and type about Zero Halliburton, I'm going to get some much needed sleep.

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Ten on Tuesday *Things You Are Good At*
Tuesday, May 13, 2008

For This week's Ten on Tuesday you are supposed to list Ten Things You Are Really Good At. Wow! With my extremely low self-esteem, this is a very difficult list for me to make. As I sit here trying to complete the list, it is even more difficult than I thought it would be, because I tend to feel like I am coming off as conceited if I say that I am good at something. OK, here I go - gonna try to make the list... please don't think I'm bragging on myself - I'm just completing the meme ;-)

Ten Things I Think I'm Good At
1. Photography - I think I'm pretty good at photography. Although, I realize there is always room for imrovement and learning more things.
2. Writing/Editing - Writing has always been a passion of mine, in addition to photography.
3. Listening - My friends and family say I'm a good listener.
4. Computers/Software - When you are addicted to technology, you tend to learn new things easily with computers/internet/software.
5. Making/Being Friends - From what I've been told, I'm a pretty good friend.
6. Worrying - Oh I'm REALLY good at worrying ;-)
7. Fishing - Yes, it's a talent ;-) Seriously! You think catching a 21.4 pound, 37 1/4 inch Striper was due to luck? No way!
8. Interacting with Animals - I've always had a 'connection' with animals which makes me good at working with and interacting with them. (Go figure)
9. Sports - I've always been a sports-nut. I, and all of my cousins, excelled in sports.
10. I can't think of any more things I'm good at!!!

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Wordless Wednesday
Wednesday, May 7, 2008

(c) Misty DawnS

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Camera-Critters Sunday #4
Saturday, May 3, 2008


(c) Misty DawnS

This is not the bird I went looking for on my photo walk today. You see, a few days ago, I got a photo of a bird that one of my best friends was jealous over, because he doesn't have this species of bird in his area. I'm not telling you what kind of bird it is yet... because I'm holding out and waiting for a good photo of it to share on here. No, my mission is not to make my buddy jealous... although, I must admit it made me feel good, because he always gets these fantastic photos and makes me a bit jealous. hehe

So, I set out to get an even better photo of the aforementioned bird. I saw FOUR of them in all today. However, I didn't get a single good photo, because these birds are rather skittish. Either that, or they are part of the Anti-Misty Conspiracy the birds of Missouri have created. I tell ya, sometimes these birds make me feel like packing my luggage and heading somewhere where the birds have never heard of me.

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Wordless Wednesday
Wednesday, April 30, 2008

(c) Misty DawnS

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Camera-Critters Sunday #3
Saturday, April 26, 2008


This is Smiley. Obviously, Smiley was given his name because of the black dots at the corners of his mouth which always made him look like he was .... well, smiling!

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Sky Watch Friday
Friday, April 25, 2008

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Camera-Critters Sunday #2
Saturday, April 19, 2008



In keeping with last week's theme. When the weather gets warmer, in addition to dragonflies, I will also be obsessed with butterfly photos. Last Summer, this Swallowtail butterfly was very generous in sitting on this weed long enough to allow me to take several photos of it. I was disappointed that I cut the bottom tip of its wing off in the photo, but I still really like this photo anyway.(c) Misty DawnS

We have had several days of clouds and rain this week. However, tomorrow, the temperature is supposed to get up to 72 degrees Fahrenheit, and it is supposed to be only party cloudy. Why, oh why, did my husband have to give me this stupid flu which makes me very sick and totally wipes me out? I'm trying to keep my spirits up though by reminding myself that the butterflies won't be out yet... OR, maybe I'll be miraculously all better tomorrow morning!

Want to join the Sunday meme all about animal/critter photos? Hopefully each Sunday will provide a variety of critter photos, from pets, to wild animals, to birds and insects. There MAY be more than one critter in the photo, and there MAY be humans in the photo, as long as the critters are the main subject of your photo. Clicking on the post header graphic will take you to the blog where you can sign in if you have made a post, and you can visit other Camera-Critters Captures. Or, clicking HERE will take you to the rules.

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Sky Watch Friday
Thursday, April 17, 2008


(c) Misty DawnS

I really, really like this picture, and I was very upset about the sunspot in the bottom left by the tree (Yeah right, like you could miss it). If it weren't for that spot, this photo would be one of my favorites. I realize I've taken lots of photos, and I'm not even sure why this one really grabs me, but it does. If it weren't for that dang sunspot!

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Ten on Tuesday *Comedies*
Tuesday, April 15, 2008

For This week's Ten on Tuesday you are supposed to list your 10 favorite movie comedies.

My 10 Favorite Movie Comedies

1. Mrs. Doubtfire
2. Waterboy
3. Big Daddy
4. National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
5. A League of their Own
6. Big
7. The Terminal
8. Overboard
9. The Breakfast Club
10. O Brother, Where Art Thou

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Camera-Critters Sunday *Premier Post*
Saturday, April 12, 2008


Very soon, once we have warmer weather, you will learn that I am not only obsessed with taking photos of my dogs... I am not only obsessed with taking photos of sunsets... but, I am also obsessed with taking photos of dragonflies and butterflies. :-) So, now you have advanced warning ;-) See, I'm a well-rounded person with a variety of obsessions. hehehehe

(c) Misty DawnS


Want to join the Sunday meme all about animal/critter photos? Hopefully each Sunday will provide a variety of critter photos, from pets, to wild animals, to birds and insects. There MAY be more than one critter in the photo, and there MAY be humans in the photo, as long as the critters are the main subject of your photo. So, your daughter dressed in full equestrian clothing and competing with her horse in the local rodeo, or your son's portrait with the family pet, would both be completely acceptable Camera-Critters submissions. Clicking on the post header graphic will take you to the blog where you can sign in if you have made a post, and you can visit other Camera-Critters Captures. Or, clicking HERE will take you to the rules.

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