Rare pierces Posted February 15, 2021 #1 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Pictures taken between Monday, February 15 and Sunday, February 21. Rules: See above That's it. This isn't a contest. All photos taken this week are welcome (not just cruising). Prizes will not be awarded. Discovering the joy of photography is the prize. The idea is to get folks out using their cameras for more than vacations and toddler birthdays. Post one. Post many. Up to you. Have fun with your camera and share your fun with others! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boeckli Posted February 16, 2021 #2 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Another Monday brought another butterfly (at first very shy but in the end quite cooperative = sitting still, even though it was quite windy) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boeckli Posted February 16, 2021 #3 Share Posted February 16, 2021 More insects today (Tuesday) - first a little spider then this rather small butterfly (on balcony railing) 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ski ww Posted February 18, 2021 #4 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Local ski hills opened on Tue & I got out skiing yesterday. Snowed like the inside of a snow globe -12C about 10F 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docker123 Posted February 19, 2021 #5 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Well, we are out of lockdown again. Only 5 days this time, but wears one out. Went for a little walk this afternoon at Newport Lakes. Around 85f. A few damselflies, a couple catching up because lockdown included Valentines Day.. plus a dragonfly. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ski ww Posted February 19, 2021 #6 Share Posted February 19, 2021 What a difference a day makes. We went skiing again yesterday sun shine about -8C about 18F nice to get out again for fresh air & exercise. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruises42 Posted February 22, 2021 #7 Share Posted February 22, 2021 Snowflakes. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pierces Posted February 22, 2021 Author #8 Share Posted February 22, 2021 Consistency. If you use or do something, like it and want to repeat, consistency lets you have the same positive experience. Over the last year, consistency has taken a hit with seemingly random rule changes making positive experiences an endangered species. Mingling with the masses at Wal-Mart is ok but your favorite boutique or café is shuttered using same social distancing “science”. There are a few shiny spots amongst the rust and tarnish that has taken the gloss off of life. Unlike restaurants and bars closed as deadly pits of viral spread, take-out venues like In-N-Out that traditionally had little indoor seating have continued to provide their consistently excellent burgers and fries without interruption. Even the block-long drive-thru lines have remained consistent. An Island of Consistency Dave 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zackiedawg Posted February 23, 2021 #9 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Definitely miss In N Out. Wish they'd expand to Florida! My weekend wetlands outing for this Saturday had some usual suspects, a few new suspects, and lots of nesting activity. An otter spotting me standing near the shore of the marsh (note here I'm at 324mm): And boldly coming right up to the shore, just 10-12 feet from me, to check me out closer (now I'm at 200mm): And then I got this rather strange display - it turned around, and wiggled its bum at me, tail flapping all around, before plunging back in the water: The elusive least bittern, sneaking out of the reeds to look for fish below: A boat-tailed grackle male, puffing up to attract a mate, and showing how they got the name, with that giant tail: Beautiful tricolor heron soaring above in the clear blue sky (for those in cold places, let it be known it was sunny, 82 degrees, and clear): A great egret soaring through that same lovely clear sky - note the green lores around the eye and bill, which only happens during breeding season: Everyone that visits the local wetlands here is hoping and crossing their fingers that this pair of roseate spoonbills, regular visitors to the wetlands but never nesting here, decide to stick around - this pair was gathering sticks, building out a nesting area, and definitely were close to each other...we've never had spoonbills nest in this location: 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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