There’s a dead tree by the river in the park where I walk. It’s often inhabited by birds of one sort of another: a siege/sedge of herons, an exaltation of egrets, or a gulp of cormorants…fish hunters all. One unusual time, there were two types of birds there simultaneously.
I check each time I walk, hoping to catch a glimpse of as many as six or seven perched on various branches. I think they muse about fish: those they’ve caught, those they plan to catch. I muse about getting close enough to get a decent photo. Even with my telephoto, it’s a bit too far away for a really good shot.
But there’s a path winding its way not far from the base of the tree and when the ground is wet or there are no crunchy leaves, it’s possible to get close enough if I move very, very slowly, to see them high above me in the tree. This time I finally had my Nikon, not just my phone, and was thus able to immortalize this musing cormorant.
These birds are in some ways my muses. I think about them, wonder whether they’ll be there, if I’ll get a photo of them. And I enjoy seeing them muse about whatever it is they think about while sitting on a dead tree overlooking the river.
On a personal note, I’ll be taking a blogging break for most of the rest of the month as I travel to France to visit my s-i-l and b-i-l. I pray for each of you a wonderful time and many blessings while I’m gone and promise to share thoughts, adventures, and photos with you when I return.
for One Word Sunday (This week one word and then some!)
Nice one, you have used muse as a verb, as I have!
I used both verb and noun, which made it even more fun. 🙂
So did I, Janet….I was musing over the departure of my muse….
I haven’t had time to get to any posts yet this morning, but I’ll see your later. I’m finishing up with a few pre-trip things and getting ready for church. Time for a bit of breakfast, so I’ll catch you later.
So we both thought alike….
Great minds and all that… 😁😎
So it would appear!
Enjoy your trip to France!
Thanks. I’ll do my best. 🙂
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Nice shot. Have a great trip. Stay safe but have fun. 🙂
Thanks and I’ll do my best to both enjoy and be safe.
janet
Talk about bird’s eye view, both ours and the cormorant’s. Blue – who’d’ve thought it. Lovely shot, Janet.
The color of that eye took me by surprise, too. Glad you enjoyed the shot. I’ve waited long enough for one this good! 🙂
I love cormorants too. All water birds, really. Nice shot. I hope you enjoy your break and time away. Be safe. Hugs.
I, too, love water birds. I love their patience and ability to stalk their prey. It would undoubtedly be hard to appreciate them were I prey. 🙂 I will enjoy my time away and will do my best to be safe. Lots of hugs back to you.
janet
Sounds like you have an opportunity to share a “bird’s eye view” and sharpen your muse, Janet.
Here’s to blue skies and safe journeys,
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Bird’s eye view, indeed, Allan. 🙂 Thanks for the good wishes. I hope for some rainy days, though, as France as well as other places in Europe are desperate for rain. There will be photos no matter the weather.
I can’t wait to see your pictures.
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Thanks. I’m sure there will be lots of them. 🙂
I love their jewel like eyes.
Have a safe and fun trip! I am a wee bit envious, but know I will enjoy the doors, and scenery you photograph while there.
I never realized they had such beautiful eyes, Deborah. In all the time I’ve been stalking them, I haven’t been able to get a photo that would allow me to crop closely and clearly enough to see the eyes.
I’ll do my best to take you and all my readers along once I get back. 🙂
Bon voyage.
I’ll look forward to your pics and commentary, as usual, when you return from France.
What a great life I feel you are blessed with ( I hope, pray and suspect you feel the same way!).
Randy
Thanks. Yes, I know I’m/we are very blessed and I’m grateful for it every day, Randy.
I’ll miss you! Looking forward to some wonderful photos when you return!
I will do my best not to let you down, Marian. 🙂 I do miss everyone when I’m gone, but I also enjoy the time off just to live.
janet
Lovely shot Janet. The silky black feather against that blue sky …
Thanks, Su. It made me so happy to finally get some good shots! I just love all the birds sitting in this tree all the time.
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Bon voyage, Janet, and thanks for going through so much trouble to leave us with this lovely image!
Thanks. It was my pleasure. 😁
That’s a fine muse and a great photo, Janet. Wishing you safe travels and a wonderful time in France.
Thanks for all of that, Dan. I’m sure I’ll have a good time and I’ll do my best for the safe travels.
Just want to say that yesterday, as strange as it seems, that was actually a win for the Browns. 😁 Someone had a meme on Facebook saying that the Browns are the only team that can end their losing streak by not actually winning a game. Sad but true.
As bad as I feel about that game, I do want the Browns to be better. I would rather be playing in a competitive division than something like the AFC East,
That’s funny about the losing streak – so true.
It’s a bit like I feel about the Bears. They looked really good last night and I’m glad for them, but I’m so happy that Aaron Rodgers was able to bring the Packers back once again, despite not being able to move very well at all. He’s amazing!
I had Green Bay in our survivor pool, so I was glad to see that, too.
That is a great shot. You always take fine photos, but this one is primo: startling black against startling blue. Well done.
Thanks very much, Janet!
Will miss you Janet, but have a great time in France.
I’m not booked till late October but I will report back on Frida.
Thanks, I will.
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Nice shot and goodluck to your journey! 🙂
Thanks. It’s been a great trip so far. It always is.
janet
Beautiful photo! I hope you enjoyed your trip to France.
Thanks. I did. Just got back last night so in a few more days I’ll be back to blogging. Lots to share after the trip.
janet