Yellow flower definitely an evening primrose, think of it as pretty common. Blue flower is great blue lobelia, never heard of it referred to before as blue cardinal flower, but found that it is.
Oops - Just discovered this wonderful post of yours. The series of photos of the green heron is terrific! And yes I see that loving eye in the sky, too. May all of your pictures of sweet mother ducks comfort you this week.
I can sympathize, Karen. This is a horrid time of year for me, too, when so much traumatic happened in my life. My father died on August 22, my mother on September 9. Throw in intense heat and hurricane season, and you have a "perfect storm" for anxiety. None of it is intentionally conscious, but the sense memory of the body knows and gets the cortisol really pumping. I just try to lie low, stay out of noisy, tense environments, and distract myself with books, games, and pleasant viewing of all kinds -- including your photos. Wishing you relief from the "jitters," a non-traumatic prep period, and good outcome on your test. I'll be thinking of you daily 'til this is aa past.
Karen, your photos are always great but the heron photos and the hummingbird pictures are magnificent.
There is always hope. A few days this week, I was feeling overwhelmed, too, but today, it is all just a few wisps of smoke. It’s always just a few wisps of smoke soon enough, and remembering that is the essence of hope.
It’s been a hard few weeks here too~ yet your posts make it all easier to swallow ~ I love the word hope~ thanks for the beautiful pictures Karen get some rest💕
I hope you get rested this weekend…lovely pictures….FYI. Some of the Lipsky’s are still fighting sickness (tested negative for Covid)….Mom and Gianna only ones that haven’t gotten it…and Aliya was first to be sick but seems to be recovered 🙏🙏
It may have been a rugged week, but you certainly were gifted with some amazing shots! The green heron series is just phenomenal. Hope you get some rest this week (and lots more goodies to share!)
Yellow flower definitely an evening primrose, think of it as pretty common. Blue flower is great blue lobelia, never heard of it referred to before as blue cardinal flower, but found that it is.
Great, thank you for the Ids!
I'm really enjoying your posts and your photos during my own challenging weeks. The birds, the skies, the water 💚
The yellow flowers are some kind of evening primrose, Oenothera sp. (I think.)
Thank you Sarah! May your challenges ease.
Oops - Just discovered this wonderful post of yours. The series of photos of the green heron is terrific! And yes I see that loving eye in the sky, too. May all of your pictures of sweet mother ducks comfort you this week.
Thank you Sandy!
I can sympathize, Karen. This is a horrid time of year for me, too, when so much traumatic happened in my life. My father died on August 22, my mother on September 9. Throw in intense heat and hurricane season, and you have a "perfect storm" for anxiety. None of it is intentionally conscious, but the sense memory of the body knows and gets the cortisol really pumping. I just try to lie low, stay out of noisy, tense environments, and distract myself with books, games, and pleasant viewing of all kinds -- including your photos. Wishing you relief from the "jitters," a non-traumatic prep period, and good outcome on your test. I'll be thinking of you daily 'til this is aa past.
Oh Lauren that is a lot in the body. Wishing you relief and ease too.
Karen, your photos are always great but the heron photos and the hummingbird pictures are magnificent.
There is always hope. A few days this week, I was feeling overwhelmed, too, but today, it is all just a few wisps of smoke. It’s always just a few wisps of smoke soon enough, and remembering that is the essence of hope.
Thank you Switter! That is true, and I've reached the wispy side of mine now.
Oh, that sequence with the green heron is just stunning, Karen!
Thank you Jeffrey!
Loved seeing the photos and your captions. Recover soon!
Thank you Michael!
It’s been a hard few weeks here too~ yet your posts make it all easier to swallow ~ I love the word hope~ thanks for the beautiful pictures Karen get some rest💕
Sending lots of love Catherine!
I hope you get rested this weekend…lovely pictures….FYI. Some of the Lipsky’s are still fighting sickness (tested negative for Covid)….Mom and Gianna only ones that haven’t gotten it…and Aliya was first to be sick but seems to be recovered 🙏🙏
Thank you Sharon! I hope everyone there gets well quickly and no one else gets sick!
The moon and your comments, perfection!!!
Thank you Sue!
The green heron reminds me of Texas Roadrunners, except with a much longer neck. What a beautiful creature!
Roadrunners are such cool birds, i wish we had them here! Green herons are the clowns of the bird world, I love them so much.
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Those heron shots are amazing — the neck looks so cool in the first couple!
Thank you Jim!
It may have been a rugged week, but you certainly were gifted with some amazing shots! The green heron series is just phenomenal. Hope you get some rest this week (and lots more goodies to share!)
Thank you Lauren!
Great pics and dialogue as always. I especially love the green heron pictures! They are so secretive but you caught her!
Thank you David! Always a gift when a green heron lets me take her picture.
Excellent captures of the Green Heron
Thank you James!
Thank you for sharing this quote and your beautiful photos Karen. May you have a restful and joy filled weekend.
Thank you Julie!