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Picture a Day #317 – The Bluebird of Happiness

I very much enjoyed my bird walk around the cabin early yesterday morning. The clouds parted and let enough sunlight through that a festival of birds careened about the landscape. I have been working on my National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) novel, … Continue reading

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Picture a Day #316 – Tracking a Towhee

I followed this Rufous-sided Towhee around the yard, taking pictures of other birds as it eluded me. At long last it came out of the bush where it had taken refuge with its pals, and I got this shot of … Continue reading

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Picture a Day #315 – Rooftop Visitor

No, it’s not an early visit from Santa. It’s a Black Phoebe, hanging out on the neighbor’s roof, looking for a meal after the last storm.

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Picture a Day #314 – Between the Storms

In between storm #2 and storm #3 this weekend in the Sierra foothills of northern California, I went outside to stretch my legs, and the birds were going nuts. This Song sparrow was the first shot I captured, but it … Continue reading

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Picture a Day #312 – In the Middle of Nevada

Nevada is surprisingly picturesque, given its barren topography and harsh climate. A recent trip across the state on Highway 50 produced these photos, capturing a variety of topography and vegetation.

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Picture a Day #311 – A Lone Pine

This image of a lone Pinon pine was taken near Highway 50 in the middle of Nevada on our recent fall trip. It makes me feel that anything is possible!

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Picture a Day #310 – Fall Moon

Here is another view of the moon that I photographed at the end of October. Looking at the moon in the morning is so different from viewing it in the evening. It is soft and peaceful, full of the freshness of … Continue reading

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Picture a Day #309 – The Last Leaves

The last leaves on the tree are there for a reason. It is not yet their time to let go.

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Picture a Day #308 – A Message in the Forest

On our recent trip to Colorado, we spent a day exploring on the San Juan National Forest north of Mancos, in the southwestern part of the state. We took a short hike, and then visited a fire lookout that is … Continue reading

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Picture a Day #305 – November Clouds

Often there is a break in the weather at sunset. Here is the view from where I watch the clouds.

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