Showing posts with label nature. Show all posts
Showing posts with label nature. Show all posts

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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WW Flower
Wednesday, July 9, 2008

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Camera-Critters #12
Saturday, June 28, 2008

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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.

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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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Just Put It On The List
Friday, June 20, 2008

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Every day, while at work, I add things to my "To Do" list whenever I think of something. The next day, I add more. However, I don't seem to be crossing anything off that list! Remember that routine or schedule I kept talking about discovering? Nope, haven't found it yet. But, I have faith. Things will calm down.

We've had my step-son here visiting for the past two weeks. So, time that would usually be spent doing other things have been spent visiting with him, since he will only be here until the 27th.

I won't be around much this weekend, because we are taking my step-son fishing (if it doesn't rain) for his last weekend here. However, Camera-Critters will still be available - So, don't forget to post your critters!

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Baltimore Oriole
Wednesday, June 18, 2008

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I've been trying to get a decent photo of this Baltimore Oriole for weeks now. Actually, the main reason I was trying to get a photo of it is because, originally, I thought it might have been a different species of bird. However, I was wrong, but that's O.K., because I think it is a pretty bird regardless. This evening, as I was standing there taking photos of it, I kept wondering why it was hanging around and letting me get photos of it today, when, any other day, it would fly away. Then, I looked up, and that's when I saw it. I was standing right under its nest, which is built on a low hanging branch. So, this bird wasn't feeling sorry for me and finally allowing me to take its photo - it was trying to tell me to get the heck away from its next ;-)

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Camera-Critters #10
Saturday, June 14, 2008


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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 #8
Saturday, May 31, 2008

Meet two of my new best friends ~ DC and BC ~ (you picked up on that inside joke, right Bear? hehehe). I truly ♥ these birds! They let me get so close for the photos, I was practically touching them! Now, it has been THREE days in a row that these two birds have been in the same place when I have gone for my walks. EACH day, they have let me get this close to take their pictures. I wonder if they know that they are absolutely making my day?!?! I should thank them in some way. Maybe I'll send them a bird seed gift basket, since I already know their address -
14 Tree on the Right, Middle of Nowhere, Missouri.

(c) Misty DawnS

(Corny Caption - "I don't wanna hear your excuses! I saw you trying to show that feathered tramp in the Willow Tree your worm!"
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America's Next Top Bird Model
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Thanks SO MUCH BC and DC - I LOVE you both!

You think I have what it takes to sell some of my photos? *sigh* It's a beautiful dream, ya know. Sell a couple photos, get that dream camera, and take even better photos. Can you tell how much I love this??? I simply can't put it into words.

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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

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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

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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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I Love Spring
Monday, May 12, 2008

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I love Spring! I love the green grass and the blooming flowers and trees. I love eating my lunch at the park and staring at the above beautiful scene, and then walking around the park to see what flowers, butterflies, or birds I might be lucky enough to get a photo of that day. I love driving down the road and seeing the newly born calves romping in the fields. I love that the warmer weather allows me to go outside without bundling up in many layers of clothes. I love driving with the windows rolled down and feeling the wind. Oh yes my friends - nothing can compare to the works of Mother Nature. We can develop extensive technology, such as cpm software, but we will never be able to duplicate the beautiful talents of Mother Nature.

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Camera-Critters Sunday #5
Saturday, May 10, 2008

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What's a girl to do when she gets a full-time job and starts going through withdrawals because she can't go on her many photo walks? Well, go to the park on her lunch break, of course!

What's a girl to do when she's absolutely obsessed with photography and becomes full-time employed which results in her actually working three jobs? Start planning on how much she can hide away each month to try to get that dream camera so she can start reaching for her dream, of course ;-)

I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!

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For My Blogging Friends
Friday, May 9, 2008

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Usually, when I take a photo of a flower, plant, or tree in nature, if someone comments that it is beautiful, I usually respond that it is a beautiful 'flower'. You see, in my mind, that piece of nature is what contains the beauty, and I was just lucky enough to really see and appreciate it. I am rather pleased with this photo I took today, and it made me think of my blogging friends. This is because you, my friends, are full of an overwhelming beauty, and I am so thankful that I have been lucky enough to see and appreciate it! So, this photo is dedicated to all of you for standing by my even when I'm overwhelmed and slacking at visiting blogs, for being so supportive and encouraging, for just being you!
THANK YOU!

And to think I actually considered talking about Phentermine 37.5 mg, but changed my mind and decided to dedicate a photo to my special friends. ;-)

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Wordless Wednesday
Wednesday, May 7, 2008

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Sky Watch Friday
Thursday, April 17, 2008


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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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Sky Watch Friday
Thursday, March 27, 2008


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Honestly, when I took this shot, it was a 'take it just to say you tried to get a shot' thing. It had been a cold, windy, and yucky day. I don't even know why I bothered going for a walk. Once I got outside, I realized how cold it was and decided to just walk back to our pond rather than going for my normal longer walk. As I was standing by our pond, I snapped a couple of quick shots, including this one, decided it was not a good day for a photo walk, and went back inside. When I saw this shot on the monitor, I was rather pleasantly surprised.

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Sky Watch Friday
Thursday, March 13, 2008

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Gifts of Nature
Monday, March 3, 2008

I love free stuff! The other night, I stayed up way too late, because my best bud sent me a link to a site where you can sign up to receive free samples, and I was busy signing up to receive all kinds of things. Within a few weeks, I will start receiving free samples of everything from cereal to magazines to marketing pens. Yet, nothing is as exciting and wonderful as the free gifts of beauty we receive from nature. The photo below is an example of such a gift. I was so taken by this beauty, I discovered I was standing in the middle of the road, starting at the sky, and holding my breath. I was in complete awe, and I can't describe the incredible rush I felt for having the opportunity to witness such a beautiful spectacle.

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A Beautiful Goodnight
Sunday, February 24, 2008

Yes, I realize it is Sunday and not Friday... I know it isn't Sky Watch Friday day... but, I just couldn't resist posting these now. Going for a walk and capturing photos of a beautiful sunset is such a passion and natural high for me. So, when I get some photos that I think are pretty good, I get excited and can't wait to post them. Here's to hoping I get some more sky shots before Friday ;-) (Oh, and just in case I don't, I saved the best sunset shot from tonight and didn't post it)



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