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hope3 · 05-06-2007, 08:59 AM

This thread was inspired by hope3's winter wondering's thread.

That thread became all about sharing the beauty that surrounds all of us.

It became that to me because of these people, Ann, Best, Greeteachday, Paulmb, 2stop, astro, Embraced, Stone, Chiynita, Jwife, Scaredykat, Gypsy and anyone else who enjoyed sharing and I may have forgot.

This thread is for all who enjoy the beautiful things in nature. Weather you are sharing your pictures of nature, or sharing how the pictures inspire you, all is welcome.

I love going for drives or walking on paths surrounded by nature, because life is all about the journey for me, not just the destiny. Love and Hope for all....

Hope3

This Heron picture was taken from one of my favorite places, ausable Point Marsh.

stone · 05-06-2007, 09:02 AM

Great stuff Hope, have a hug

stone · 05-06-2007, 09:03 AM

**Ann** · 05-06-2007, 09:58 AM

Awesome pictures, both of you, and an inspiration to me to get out this afternoon and see the beauty God has set before me.

This was a sunrise over the bay behind my house, that I took the end of April....

hope3 · 05-06-2007, 11:28 AM

Loved the baby ducks stone.

Ann your sunsets are devine.......that is a wonderful shot of

a bird in flight...

And the male duck said to the female duck:

I'll follow you anywhere.

hope3

**Ann** · 05-06-2007, 01:00 PM

That was a sunrise, Hope, lol, but equally pretty.

I have two mallards that have adopted me, Daisy and Dougie Duck, they come knocking on my patio door with their beaks (don't ask me how ducks know to knock), or peek through the screen if the door is open. I was feeding them on the deck, but they pooped all over so now they get fed on the lawn and just once a day, only until Daisy has her babies...

This is Daisy...

And Daisy and Dougie just hanging around...

And Toby sits and quacks back at them...

hope3 · 05-06-2007, 01:47 PM

Hi Ann, their instincts are just as good or better than ours.

They knew right away to peck on your door, even if your instinct was at first to feed
them on the deck, hee hee, you learn fast, feed on lawn, that gave me a chuckle....

Wonder what Toby is thinking, while staring at them through the door?

Later, all, hope3

**Ann** · 05-06-2007, 02:04 PM

If you look at his mouth, it's wide open...as in "quack quack". He tries to quack but does it quietly...about the only thing he ever does quietly. A cat that quacks like a duck!! I should put him in a circus.

scaredykat · 05-07-2007, 02:26 PM

Hi Everyone,

Since it's spring I have a couple of pictures to share. This is my rose bush in front of my house. Last year it got to over 6' tall. I got over 30 roses on it. This was taken last June during the time of major flooding in are area. We still have people living in FEMA trailers 10 to 15 miles away from me.

Barb

hope3 · 05-07-2007, 07:56 PM

Hi Barb, thats a beautiful rose bush, I never could grow roses,

I think my soil is horrible for them.. thanks for sharing, I love roses.

Hope3

I think this guy is on the wrong road>

hope3 · 05-07-2007, 08:30 PM

I guess I am on a heron kick, this is the time

of the year at the marsh that there is no camping, so

the herons kind of have the run of the place, best time to watch and

take pictures of them......

Hope3

hope3 · 05-07-2007, 08:34 PM

I'm not sure what this bird is, at first I thought

it was a morning dove, but then it has speckled dots

on the sides of the belly and the beak is different than a

morning dove, what do you think?

hope3

hope3 · 05-07-2007, 08:37 PM

Sunsets Ausable point beach..

hope3

hope3 · 05-07-2007, 08:38 PM

Sunsets cont............

hope3

hope3 · 05-07-2007, 08:41 PM

Last sunset view.....

I can't help it, I love sunsets...

Thats why I probably always call your

sunrises sunsets Ann, hee hee...

Hope3

**Ann** · 05-08-2007, 04:41 AM

What a lovely way to begin my day, looking at these gorgeous pictures.

Scaredycat, I absolutely love roses, especially those that seem to grow "free" on a large bush like yours. My soil and the Canadian north are not very conducive to roses, too many bugs and breezes, but I try just the same.

This is a Niagara Rose that I planted last year and have yet to see if it survived the winter and will grow this year.

And Hope, your herons are magnificent. Just they way you have caught them so naturally is awesome. I am still awaiting their return here, although they may already be here and I haven't seen many yet, we live in major Great Blue Heron country.

I am still awaiting the foxes and babies that I enjoyed so much last year. Rumour has it that they may have been moved to a conservation area that was safer for them and less disruptive, but I really hope they are still around. I haven't seen them since the end of winter out on the ice and know that this is baby time, so will watch carefully at dawn and dust. They are so beautiful and contrary to their reputation they are very timid and non-aggresive.

2stop · 05-08-2007, 11:29 AM

LOVE nature pics..................very relaxing for me............

This is a creek behind our house. I was starting to get depressed going into my back yard.......we were about to lose our home(foreclosure) but just was approved for a loan..........I am so grateful. Now I can enjoy my backyard and all my dreams for it.......and the creek makes me happy looking at it, not nervous and scared that I'll have to say 'good-bye'...............

2stop · 05-08-2007, 11:34 AM

....................I love the hills and mountain view across the bridge, especially when the flag is waving just right in the wind.

The elderly gentleman to the left on the bridge is one of the Marines that was standing just below the picture of the marines raising the flag in Iwo Jima. He wasn't in the picture, but was right there beside them. My daughter is running across the bridge towards me. This picture makes me think of freedom.........and the beauty it brings me every single day. It makes me thankful for those who ensure my freedoms are not ripped away.

2stop · 05-08-2007, 11:42 AM

.....................this is a pic of a pic, the glare is kinda bad.but it is a pic precious to me. My grandpa and my daughter in a batch of bluebonnets in Texas.........

2stop · 05-08-2007, 11:44 AM

...................first bloom last spring! Love those first blooms.......

2stop · 05-08-2007, 11:46 AM

...............................My mom sledding at 60....priceless!!!!!

2stop · 05-08-2007, 11:50 AM

.................I love the bright pink of this bush in my yard.........when it gets fuller it is gorgeous.I don't know if I like this bright pink or the bright yellow bush best, but they both make me smile!

hope3 · 05-08-2007, 06:35 PM

Ann, I hope your foxes come back too. That niagra rose is beautiful.

The colors glow together...Your sunRISE was spectacular...I am so glad we are all

in the spring mood....We are just getting buds on our trees, and the only thing blooming are the crocuses, (spelling?). But the grass is finally starting to green up..

2stop, glad you joined us, I love the creek behind your house. Running water is very soothing and relaxing, I am glad you are going to be able to stay there.

You caught the light on the tulip just right, gorgeous shot..

I love pink, so your bush is perfect, although I do like yellow, you will have to show us a picture of your yellow tree.

Can't wait to see more blooming flowers around here. Your flowers that you posted on the other thread were gorgeous Ann...

Good night all, thanks for sharing your love of nature with me, hope3

**Ann** · 05-08-2007, 06:41 PM

Tammie, I loved your pictures too, and Hope, I am so glad we have a fun photo thread again. Mama duck hasn't hatched her babies yet but I think soon. I took a picture of two geese and their 6 brand new babies floating by tonight, just showing them off.

I'll post it when I get a chance to download.

Hugs

citychick · 05-08-2007, 07:08 PM

Don't know if this is sunrise or sunset, It's beautiful though.

05-06-2007, 08:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
hope3 Hope3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 2,118	"Inspirations from Nature" Photography sharing welcomed by all, amateur, etc. This thread was inspired by hope3's winter wondering's thread. That thread became all about sharing the beauty that surrounds all of us. It became that to me because of these people, Ann, Best, Greeteachday, Paulmb, 2stop, astro, Embraced, Stone, Chiynita, Jwife, Scaredykat, Gypsy and anyone else who enjoyed sharing and I may have forgot. This thread is for all who enjoy the beautiful things in nature. Weather you are sharing your pictures of nature, or sharing how the pictures inspire you, all is welcome. I love going for drives or walking on paths surrounded by nature, because life is all about the journey for me, not just the destiny. Love and Hope for all.... Hope3 This Heron picture was taken from one of my favorite places, ausable Point Marsh. Attached Images __________________ If I focus on the solutions, the problems won't seem impossible!

05-06-2007, 09:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
stone Member Moon Lander Champion! Shuffle The Penguin Champion! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: UK Posts: 18,236	Great stuff Hope, have a hug __________________ . As from a fire aflame thousands of sparks come forth, even so from the Creator an infinity of beings have life and to him return again. -- Maitri Upanishads

05-06-2007, 09:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
stone Member Moon Lander Champion! Shuffle The Penguin Champion! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: UK Posts: 18,236	__________________ . As from a fire aflame thousands of sparks come forth, even so from the Creator an infinity of beings have life and to him return again. -- Maitri Upanishads

05-06-2007, 09:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
Ann Sharing Our Light Glop 2:Glops Revenge Champion! Ray Ray Shuffle Champion! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 18,176	Awesome pictures, both of you, and an inspiration to me to get out this afternoon and see the beauty God has set before me. This was a sunrise over the bay behind my house, that I took the end of April.... __________________ Somewhere between the gator swamp and the Taj Mahal there is a path, it may be hidden, overgrown or may blend in with the other surroundings, but it is there, it's your path and it is calling you.~Frankly~

05-06-2007, 11:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
hope3 Hope3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 2,118	Loved the baby ducks stone. Ann your sunsets are devine.......that is a wonderful shot of a bird in flight... And the male duck said to the female duck: I'll follow you anywhere. hope3 Attached Images __________________ If I focus on the solutions, the problems won't seem impossible!

05-06-2007, 01:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ann Sharing Our Light Glop 2:Glops Revenge Champion! Ray Ray Shuffle Champion! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 18,176	That was a sunrise, Hope, lol, but equally pretty. I have two mallards that have adopted me, Daisy and Dougie Duck, they come knocking on my patio door with their beaks (don't ask me how ducks know to knock), or peek through the screen if the door is open. I was feeding them on the deck, but they pooped all over so now they get fed on the lawn and just once a day, only until Daisy has her babies... This is Daisy... And Daisy and Dougie just hanging around... And Toby sits and quacks back at them... __________________ Somewhere between the gator swamp and the Taj Mahal there is a path, it may be hidden, overgrown or may blend in with the other surroundings, but it is there, it's your path and it is calling you.~Frankly~

05-06-2007, 01:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
hope3 Hope3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 2,118	Hi Ann, their instincts are just as good or better than ours. They knew right away to peck on your door, even if your instinct was at first to feed them on the deck, hee hee, you learn fast, feed on lawn, that gave me a chuckle.... Wonder what Toby is thinking, while staring at them through the door? Later, all, hope3 __________________ If I focus on the solutions, the problems won't seem impossible!

05-06-2007, 02:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ann Sharing Our Light Glop 2:Glops Revenge Champion! Ray Ray Shuffle Champion! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 18,176	If you look at his mouth, it's wide open...as in "quack quack". He tries to quack but does it quietly...about the only thing he ever does quietly. A cat that quacks like a duck!! I should put him in a circus. __________________ Somewhere between the gator swamp and the Taj Mahal there is a path, it may be hidden, overgrown or may blend in with the other surroundings, but it is there, it's your path and it is calling you.~Frankly~

05-07-2007, 02:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
scaredykat Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Upstate, N.Y. Posts: 4,357 Blog Entries: 5	Hi Everyone, Since it's spring I have a couple of pictures to share. This is my rose bush in front of my house. Last year it got to over 6' tall. I got over 30 roses on it. This was taken last June during the time of major flooding in are area. We still have people living in FEMA trailers 10 to 15 miles away from me. Barb Attached Images __________________ One Day at a Time Sobriety Date: Jan 19, 2008

05-07-2007, 07:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
hope3 Hope3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 2,118	Hi Barb, thats a beautiful rose bush, I never could grow roses, I think my soil is horrible for them.. thanks for sharing, I love roses. Hope3 I think this guy is on the wrong road> Attached Images __________________ If I focus on the solutions, the problems won't seem impossible!

05-07-2007, 08:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
hope3 Hope3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 2,118	I guess I am on a heron kick, this is the time of the year at the marsh that there is no camping, so the herons kind of have the run of the place, best time to watch and take pictures of them...... Hope3 Attached Images __________________ If I focus on the solutions, the problems won't seem impossible!

05-07-2007, 08:34 PM	#12 (permalink)
hope3 Hope3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 2,118	I'm not sure what this bird is, at first I thought it was a morning dove, but then it has speckled dots on the sides of the belly and the beak is different than a morning dove, what do you think? hope3 Attached Images __________________ If I focus on the solutions, the problems won't seem impossible!

05-07-2007, 08:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
hope3 Hope3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 2,118	Sunsets.... Sunsets Ausable point beach.. hope3 Attached Images __________________ If I focus on the solutions, the problems won't seem impossible!

05-07-2007, 08:38 PM	#14 (permalink)
hope3 Hope3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 2,118	Sunsets cont............ hope3 Attached Images __________________ If I focus on the solutions, the problems won't seem impossible!

05-07-2007, 08:41 PM	#15 (permalink)
hope3 Hope3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 2,118	Last sunset view..... I can't help it, I love sunsets... Thats why I probably always call your sunrises sunsets Ann, hee hee... Hope3 Attached Images __________________ If I focus on the solutions, the problems won't seem impossible!

05-08-2007, 04:41 AM	#16 (permalink)
Ann Sharing Our Light Glop 2:Glops Revenge Champion! Ray Ray Shuffle Champion! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 18,176	What a lovely way to begin my day, looking at these gorgeous pictures. Scaredycat, I absolutely love roses, especially those that seem to grow "free" on a large bush like yours. My soil and the Canadian north are not very conducive to roses, too many bugs and breezes, but I try just the same. This is a Niagara Rose that I planted last year and have yet to see if it survived the winter and will grow this year. And Hope, your herons are magnificent. Just they way you have caught them so naturally is awesome. I am still awaiting their return here, although they may already be here and I haven't seen many yet, we live in major Great Blue Heron country. I am still awaiting the foxes and babies that I enjoyed so much last year. Rumour has it that they may have been moved to a conservation area that was safer for them and less disruptive, but I really hope they are still around. I haven't seen them since the end of winter out on the ice and know that this is baby time, so will watch carefully at dawn and dust. They are so beautiful and contrary to their reputation they are very timid and non-aggresive. __________________ Somewhere between the gator swamp and the Taj Mahal there is a path, it may be hidden, overgrown or may blend in with the other surroundings, but it is there, it's your path and it is calling you.~Frankly~

05-08-2007, 11:29 AM	#17 (permalink)
2stop ~Author of My Life~ Join Date: May 2003 Location: Doing what I thought I couldn't.... Posts: 4,669	LOVE nature pics..................very relaxing for me............ This is a creek behind our house. I was starting to get depressed going into my back yard.......we were about to lose our home(foreclosure) but just was approved for a loan..........I am so grateful. Now I can enjoy my backyard and all my dreams for it.......and the creek makes me happy looking at it, not nervous and scared that I'll have to say 'good-bye'............... Attached Images __________________ Many Hugs and Hope too, Tammie "Think of all the beauty still left around you and BE HAPPY." ~Anne Frank~ "Things do not change, WE change." ~Henry David Thoreau~

05-08-2007, 11:34 AM	#18 (permalink)
2stop ~Author of My Life~ Join Date: May 2003 Location: Doing what I thought I couldn't.... Posts: 4,669	....................I love the hills and mountain view across the bridge, especially when the flag is waving just right in the wind. The elderly gentleman to the left on the bridge is one of the Marines that was standing just below the picture of the marines raising the flag in Iwo Jima. He wasn't in the picture, but was right there beside them. My daughter is running across the bridge towards me. This picture makes me think of freedom.........and the beauty it brings me every single day. It makes me thankful for those who ensure my freedoms are not ripped away. Attached Images __________________ Many Hugs and Hope too, Tammie "Think of all the beauty still left around you and BE HAPPY." ~Anne Frank~ "Things do not change, WE change." ~Henry David Thoreau~

05-08-2007, 11:42 AM	#19 (permalink)
2stop ~Author of My Life~ Join Date: May 2003 Location: Doing what I thought I couldn't.... Posts: 4,669	.....................this is a pic of a pic, the glare is kinda bad.but it is a pic precious to me. My grandpa and my daughter in a batch of bluebonnets in Texas......... Attached Images __________________ Many Hugs and Hope too, Tammie "Think of all the beauty still left around you and BE HAPPY." ~Anne Frank~ "Things do not change, WE change." ~Henry David Thoreau~

05-08-2007, 11:44 AM	#20 (permalink)
2stop ~Author of My Life~ Join Date: May 2003 Location: Doing what I thought I couldn't.... Posts: 4,669	...................first bloom last spring! Love those first blooms....... Attached Images __________________ Many Hugs and Hope too, Tammie "Think of all the beauty still left around you and BE HAPPY." ~Anne Frank~ "Things do not change, WE change." ~Henry David Thoreau~

05-08-2007, 11:46 AM	#21 (permalink)
2stop ~Author of My Life~ Join Date: May 2003 Location: Doing what I thought I couldn't.... Posts: 4,669	...............................My mom sledding at 60....priceless!!!!! Attached Images __________________ Many Hugs and Hope too, Tammie "Think of all the beauty still left around you and BE HAPPY." ~Anne Frank~ "Things do not change, WE change." ~Henry David Thoreau~

05-08-2007, 11:50 AM	#22 (permalink)
2stop ~Author of My Life~ Join Date: May 2003 Location: Doing what I thought I couldn't.... Posts: 4,669	.................I love the bright pink of this bush in my yard.........when it gets fuller it is gorgeous.I don't know if I like this bright pink or the bright yellow bush best, but they both make me smile! Attached Images __________________ Many Hugs and Hope too, Tammie "Think of all the beauty still left around you and BE HAPPY." ~Anne Frank~ "Things do not change, WE change." ~Henry David Thoreau~

05-08-2007, 06:35 PM	#23 (permalink)
hope3 Hope3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 2,118	Ann, I hope your foxes come back too. That niagra rose is beautiful. The colors glow together...Your sunRISE was spectacular...I am so glad we are all in the spring mood....We are just getting buds on our trees, and the only thing blooming are the crocuses, (spelling?). But the grass is finally starting to green up.. 2stop, glad you joined us, I love the creek behind your house. Running water is very soothing and relaxing, I am glad you are going to be able to stay there. You caught the light on the tulip just right, gorgeous shot.. I love pink, so your bush is perfect, although I do like yellow, you will have to show us a picture of your yellow tree. Can't wait to see more blooming flowers around here. Your flowers that you posted on the other thread were gorgeous Ann... Good night all, thanks for sharing your love of nature with me, hope3 __________________ If I focus on the solutions, the problems won't seem impossible!

05-08-2007, 06:41 PM	#24 (permalink)
Ann Sharing Our Light Glop 2:Glops Revenge Champion! Ray Ray Shuffle Champion! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 18,176	Tammie, I loved your pictures too, and Hope, I am so glad we have a fun photo thread again. Mama duck hasn't hatched her babies yet but I think soon. I took a picture of two geese and their 6 brand new babies floating by tonight, just showing them off. I'll post it when I get a chance to download. Hugs __________________ Somewhere between the gator swamp and the Taj Mahal there is a path, it may be hidden, overgrown or may blend in with the other surroundings, but it is there, it's your path and it is calling you.~Frankly~

05-08-2007, 07:08 PM	#25 (permalink)
citychick Member 3D Tunnel Champion! Arcanoid Champion! Arkanoid Flash Champion! Rat Trap Champion! SD-Pong Champion! Counter-Strike Champion! Tournaments Won: 1 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NSW Posts: 2,898	Don't know if this is sunrise or sunset, It's beautiful though. Attached Images

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