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Sharon Davis's avatar

Love the falling leaf…and that quote from the song…with all the chaos in the world right now it does feel like being a bug colliding with a windshield 😳🙄🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️…gorgeous photos as always❤️😍👍

Karen Davis's avatar

Thank you Sharon! I do konw the feeling.

Marsha Butler's avatar

Oh my gosh, Karen. This is one of the most beautiful sunset? shots I have ever seen. And I've seen a lot. I have no doubt your brain is as beautiful as ever. Can't tell you how amazing your photography is --composition, clarity, color, subject--all so wonderful. Each photo brings a smile, a feeling of being right there. A moment of wonder, of awe, of inspiration. Thank you so much for sharing your soul, your talent, your art, your letting go secret with us. I do so appreciate it--helps me with same. Look for me to join you on your "paid" Substack as soon as some of my financial stress dissipates.

Best.

Karen Davis's avatar

Thank you so much Marsha! I hope your financial stress dissipates regardless!

Jill CampbellMason's avatar

You know you can do anything you want to do so paper in your living room with a few gold finches scattered around in the foliage would be a wonderful idea to put in motion with absolutely no hurry toward the future

Karen Davis's avatar

Thank you Jill!

Lauren Grabe Losson's avatar

Your quote from MCC reminds me of one I either heard or made up: Sometimes you get the bear, and sometimes the bear gets you, and sometimes you ARE the bear! It helps me keep sorted as to where I am in life. :-)

Karen Davis's avatar

Ha, I love that!

Gary Spangler's avatar

Karen Davis, whatever you did it worked! Fine photos of feathered friends display the beauty and wonder of our natural world. I’m beginning to think photo captioning is like a second language that you speak fluently!

Karen Davis's avatar

Thank you Gary!

Simon Lemon's avatar

Beautiful photos, Karen.

I especially loved the rainbow sparkles through the dragonflies wings.

Also loved your message- just let go of that stress. Embrace the beauty in life ✨ 🐉🪰

Karen Davis's avatar

Thank you Simon!

MC's avatar

Ahhhh....I'm into tossing also: stuff, habit patterns, olds. Your tenacious photo-taking of exquisite moments in the world of Nature encourages N E W thinking & doing. Keep sharing....

Karen Davis's avatar

Thank you MC!

Carolyn Lehman's avatar

I love seeing birds and flowers that never appear in the backyard of my suburban apartment. Your photography is splendid!!!💗💗💗

Karen Davis's avatar

Thank you Carolyn!

The Haven with Kathryn Timpany's avatar

Your photos are more than enough gift

Karen Davis's avatar

Thank you Kathryn!

Kate Bartley's avatar

yes to that wallpaper 💛 letting go of the struggle of trying too hard 🤪🤪🤪 & love the “this is my brain after more social interaction than i’m used too” 💛💛💛

Karen Davis's avatar

Thank you Kate!

Leah Rampy's avatar

Really, Karen, the pictures are more than enough to brighten the day. And wallpaper? Yes, please. Add me to the list.

Karen Davis's avatar

Thank you Leah!

Marisol Muñoz-Kiehne's avatar

Barn Swallow zoomies,

spotted Spider, Moth, cute Rat!

Smiling predator?

Karen Davis's avatar

Thank you Marisol!

Jenna Whittaker's avatar

Thank you for letting go, and for sharing the pictures that came easily! I so look forward to your posts. And a cuckoo! We heard one a few times this summer, but were never able to catch sight of it.

Karen Davis's avatar

Thank you Jenna! Cuckoos are so sneaky.

Linda S's avatar

It is all beautiful, thank you. Letting go is a lifelong lesson. Peace!

Karen Davis's avatar

It is a lifelong lesson! Thank you Linda!

Robot Bender's avatar

Google Lens says that mystery bush is a Seven-Son Flower. Commonly used in landscaping in MO.

Karen Davis's avatar

Interesting, I've never heard of that! Thank you Gregg!

Mary B's avatar

Good morning, Karen, yours was the first Substack I opened this morning, and the opening photo made my heart say, "Yes!" It's so beautiful, as are all your photos. The tiny spider has a big heart, I've decided, and is unaware of its beauty. Thanks for a wonderful photo gallery to start my day!

Karen Davis's avatar

Thank you Mary!