I confess: Last week got a little not-busy-but-full (see my riff on that linguistic distinction from a few weeks ago), and my writing time got compressed to the point of near disappearance. I did somehow find time to get out and play with my cameras, though. So instead of inundating you with more words this week, I thought we'd take a break and look at pictures together. Less verbiage, more visuals. Here are some shots from my springtime rambles. I hope you enjoy them. WARNING: If you're not a fan of legless things that slither, skip photo #21 (right after the yellow lady slipper orchid) What are your favorite signs of spring?
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Tonya Howe
5/17/2017 07:22:43 am
Especially love the party bee photo-nice camera! & comments ♡
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Nan
5/17/2017 07:33:06 am
Thanks, Tonya! I like that one, too -- makes me want to be a bee.
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Nita
5/17/2017 08:06:23 am
Great pics, Nan! I never knew dandelions had those curliecues! Spring fever is such a rush! I think people who live in a real 4 season climate feel it the most. Great time to be in Michigan!
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Nan
5/17/2017 08:59:16 am
I'm sure you must be especially aware of that this year, having been away from Michigan for part of the winter.
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Nan
5/17/2017 09:58:36 am
Thank you so much, Ruth! I'm still learning for sure, but I'm having fun doing it.
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Nan
5/17/2017 02:46:03 pm
Thanks, Colleen. It helped that the baby birds were right outside my doorwall. I just had to stand on a stepladder and shoot through the glass (until my arms gave out from holding up the heavy lens!).
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Gina
5/17/2017 06:48:39 pm
Absolutely love the pictures
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Nan
5/18/2017 06:32:36 am
Thanks, Gina!
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Kitty
5/18/2017 04:36:34 am
Oh Nancy!!!! Each one of your photos is marvelous but especially the trillium!!!! How about a show at the Art Place in Fremont?!
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Nan
5/18/2017 06:35:03 am
Maybe someday, Kitty. I don't think I'm quite up to their speed yet. Maybe Ray will let me put on a show in his man cave, though. Or I'll hang some photos the secret gallery in my office closet where I display my collages.
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Sally Pobojewski
5/18/2017 10:54:16 am
Absolutely stunning photos, Nancy! I love the squirrels - the snake, not so much.
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Nan
5/18/2017 11:04:22 am
Thanks, Sally! I'm starting to think I'm the only snake fan around. Guess I'd better concentrate on birds, bugs and squirrels. It's interesting, though -- I've seen more snakes so far this year than ever before.
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5/18/2017 12:36:05 pm
You got some exceptional photos! I think my favorite is the squirrel peeking out of the tree.
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Nan
5/18/2017 01:02:50 pm
Haha! Enjoy the dandelion party, Trisha. I think the squirrel playing peek-a-boo is my favorite, too. Thanks for visiting HeartWood.
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5/18/2017 01:08:39 pm
A-MAZ--ing!!! Love that little bee in the center of the flower. I always try to take a photo of the bees and insects and hummingbirds in the plants, but they just do not sit still for me! I know you must have shot a lot of photos to glean out such beautiful ones to share with us. Thanks recording for the spring treat!
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Nan
5/19/2017 05:58:25 am
Thanks, Janet. Yes, I did shoot quite a few of the bee on the flower. It was an unusually cooperative bee, though, so it wasn't so hard to do.
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Sally C Kane
5/19/2017 05:33:56 am
Wow! Wow! I kept saying all the way through. What a difference a great camera makes, and the photographer behind the lens.
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Nan
5/19/2017 06:01:27 am
Thanks, Sally! Actually some of these (bee on dandelion and most of the flower pix) were taken with my little Coolpix camera, not its big sister Nikon. I like to switch off between them.
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Emily Everett
5/23/2017 03:15:06 am
These are fabulous! Every single one is wonderful but I'm also partial to the party bee. Or maybe the baby robins. I love seeing the world through your eyes.
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Nan
5/23/2017 06:00:09 am
Thanks, Emily! Soon you can see all of this for yourself. (Except the baby robins, who've flown away. Mr. and Mrs. Robin are working on a second brood, though)
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Cris wyns
5/23/2017 04:35:28 am
Thanks for sharing all of your photos! "Peek-a-boo" and the dandelion with pollen all over the bee is an "I wish I had taken that pic!" A few years ago I stopped saying "it's just" a squirrel, or a dandelion, each living thing, no matter how ordinary is amazing and worthy of closer examination, including snakes!
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Nan
5/23/2017 06:01:06 am
I agree, Cris! It was fun running into you in the woods the other day. I'd love to see some of your photos some time.
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Nan
5/25/2017 08:01:27 am
Robin shots -- is that some kind of party drink for ornithologists?
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Sue S.
5/24/2017 11:06:55 am
You captured so many beautiful images of spring. I enjoy snakes, had a Ball Python in my classroom for years, as well as many other animals. We are blessed to live in Michigan where we have many joys in each season.
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Nan
5/25/2017 08:02:33 am
Glad to hear you're a snake fan, too, Sue. They are so maligned.
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Cindi McDonald
5/31/2017 07:48:32 am
What an accomplished photographer you are. I think that you ARE ready for a public exhibit. These are magnificent photos. I have enjoyed looking at them repeatedly.
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Kind words, Cindi. I'm so glad you've enjoyed the photos. I love the flowering trees this time of year, too.
6/5/2017 07:07:09 am
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