I also agree with your comments on planned obsolescence. Why must good things that work well be thrown away. A certain company whose products I find useful, but whose marketing and planned obsolescence I do not admire, is constantly changing their perfectly okay products and making newer, supposedly better products that do essentially the same things. What I find really irritating is when they brag (prevaricate?) about how earth friendly they are, as I think about the vast piles of their perfectly useable products from four years ago that no one wants anymore.
Someday we need to sit down and be content with the good things as they are.
I buy a lot of old A***e stuff to give away to school kids and people who can’t afford the price of new products, and the older models, perfectly useable, are pennies on the dollar, have a lot of useable life left, and perform the tasks people need them for. In fact, I’m writing this on one of those older models.
So many wonderful pics today! Each says Karen Davis for me! I think you must be doing something very right and rather meaningful. Look at this chorus of mid-70 faithful followers who show up with every post of your heartfelt words and singular pictures of our world. If we are the dragon that you are looking to trust, we've got your back! Like the great crested flycatcher who goes out over the Gulf of Mexico not just for the first time, but again and again, we want to be in your company in the crossing.
This message was right on time for me. Moved my mother into my home recently. Big change. My father is fighting cancer a second time. Very serious. More changes. I have my own health concerns, so there are changes there as well. Changes feel like work. All day work. Lifelong work. Always searching for joy in it all. Your post brings joy. I am thankful for it.
Karen, I know I’ll never be disappointed when I read a new post of yours. Your observations and realizations provide learning opportunities for me. Wisdom and patience and practice to be specific. I’ll be cheering you on as you make decisions about new camera gear, body and lens.
The above comments from Clark and Lauren are so trenchant and wise but I, who imagines himself a philosopher have nothing to contribute but a prosaic question:. What DSLR do you use!?? Mine is getting so old (think Elf generation!). I would love to have pictures even half as good as yours!
:) I use a Nikon D500 with a pretty good 300mm lens. In 2017 it was top notch for certain and I still love it. The tricky part now is that upgrading might mean changing lenses, not sure my lens will work on the mirrorless as well. So many details it gets overwhelming! Technology is not always the best. I do know that shutters can be replaced as long as they are making them.
Your words are as lovely as your photographs!
Thank you
I agree that the egret is grace embodied.
I also agree with your comments on planned obsolescence. Why must good things that work well be thrown away. A certain company whose products I find useful, but whose marketing and planned obsolescence I do not admire, is constantly changing their perfectly okay products and making newer, supposedly better products that do essentially the same things. What I find really irritating is when they brag (prevaricate?) about how earth friendly they are, as I think about the vast piles of their perfectly useable products from four years ago that no one wants anymore.
Someday we need to sit down and be content with the good things as they are.
Yeah, the earth friendly thing. I have to think about this before upgrading products when I know I don't NEED them per say. It's a bit of a dance.
I buy a lot of old A***e stuff to give away to school kids and people who can’t afford the price of new products, and the older models, perfectly useable, are pennies on the dollar, have a lot of useable life left, and perform the tasks people need them for. In fact, I’m writing this on one of those older models.
Thanks, Karen, once again for your insightful ponderings. Peace!
Thank you Uncle Bill!
Two favorites: The egret poised in flight and the absolute gold of the goldenrod. Glad it is easily available to feed the pollinators.
Thank you Sharon!
The egret’s feet! The ex-ballerina in me feels a twinge of envious wonder — it took me years of training to get mine to fold together so gracefully. 🩰
Right?!? I love this. Thank you Rebecca.
Thank you for your insightful comments on change. The egret photo is magnificent and all of your work is so appreciated.
Thank you Rosalie
pausing... thank you.
Thank you Alison
So many wonderful pics today! Each says Karen Davis for me! I think you must be doing something very right and rather meaningful. Look at this chorus of mid-70 faithful followers who show up with every post of your heartfelt words and singular pictures of our world. If we are the dragon that you are looking to trust, we've got your back! Like the great crested flycatcher who goes out over the Gulf of Mexico not just for the first time, but again and again, we want to be in your company in the crossing.
Thank you so much Sandy. I love just sitting with the thought of all these grand dragons that have my back.
Thank you for this writing! It truly hit home for me as this is how I think and live in this world.
Thank you Reggie
Magnificent photos, Karen. Thanks for sharing them so generously.
Thank you Ilona
That image of the egret is amazing Karen!
Thank you Neil
The red shoulder hawk is beautiful, the egret graceful and elegant.
Thank you Mary
This message was right on time for me. Moved my mother into my home recently. Big change. My father is fighting cancer a second time. Very serious. More changes. I have my own health concerns, so there are changes there as well. Changes feel like work. All day work. Lifelong work. Always searching for joy in it all. Your post brings joy. I am thankful for it.
Dawn, sending you lots and lots of love. May you feel safe, loved and held as you are holding and loving others.
Thank you so much. I appreciate your beautiful thought.
Wow, I love this post so much! Thank you for sharing your wisdom❤️🙏🕊️
Thank you Camilla
BTW I am 76, but in my case age didn't bring wisdom! I do have a playful heart still! 🙂
I love your playful heart Michael!
Karen, I know I’ll never be disappointed when I read a new post of yours. Your observations and realizations provide learning opportunities for me. Wisdom and patience and practice to be specific. I’ll be cheering you on as you make decisions about new camera gear, body and lens.
The above comments from Clark and Lauren are so trenchant and wise but I, who imagines himself a philosopher have nothing to contribute but a prosaic question:. What DSLR do you use!?? Mine is getting so old (think Elf generation!). I would love to have pictures even half as good as yours!
:) I use a Nikon D500 with a pretty good 300mm lens. In 2017 it was top notch for certain and I still love it. The tricky part now is that upgrading might mean changing lenses, not sure my lens will work on the mirrorless as well. So many details it gets overwhelming! Technology is not always the best. I do know that shutters can be replaced as long as they are making them.
Thank you!!!