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October 28, 2011

This lovely Anna's Hummingbird came in under the patio roof to feed on a lavender blossom. He stayed a brief time, hovering ever so carefully, to approach the lavender blossom. Lavender blossoms are very popular with hummingbirds.

Hummingbird feeding at lavender

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Yard Decorated for Halloween
Decorating for HalloweenWe try to make a fun Halloween experience. Walking through to get their candy is a lot of fun to watch. My husband and I made simple grave stones, coffin, and lots of body parts for the giant spider I made.

 
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Closeup of Orange Ribbon Tied to Bush
Garden: Orange RibbonsI wanted to give our garden a look that corresponds with the season. I took some orange ribbon and tied it on the branches of my marigold plants. The stems are just able to hold the ribbons.

 
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Red Rose With Sky in Background
Garden: Red Rose and SkyThis is a rose held in the opening blue sky on a cool Autumn day. From a vantage point below the flower and above the ground, there are thoughts of knowing an insect's perception, tracking clouds in a daydream, and being enlivened by contrasts of rich, natural color.

 
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Large Wasp on a Flower
Guard WaspI was very surprised one day when a rather non-aggressive wasp landed on the viola plant that my husband has growing on our front porch. These wasps have been nesting in one side of our home.

 
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Cat Looking Down Stairs Towards Halloween Decorations
Halloween CatThe kitty seems a bit concerned with our new friend.

 
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Boy in Dalmatian Costume
Halloween: Dalmatian SleeperMy mom got my son this outfit, I think it's a sleeper, but my son wants to play dress-up and is excited for Halloween so I put it in him one night to try it on.

 
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Closeup of Double Red Ivy Geranium
Double Red Ivy GeraniumThis double red geranium is eye catching with its very red color. I raise geraniums and have for several years. Mostly they are planted in pots on terraces which grace our patio.

 
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Fall Colors at Brasstown Bald
Fall Colors (Brasstown Bald, GA)Spectacular view of the fall leaf change in the North Georgia mountains from atop Brasstown Bald, the state's highest elevation at over 4700 feet.

 
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Moss Growing on Rocks at Waterfall
Garden: Mossy WaterfallWe have a waterfall in our back yard that we have been trying to get moss to grow on for years. Finally it is doing really well. (Good ole buttermilk/yogurt)

 
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Closeup of Praying Mantis
Praying MantisMy husband and I had just got home from our morning errands and were getting out of our car when I saw something big and yellow fly by. I've come to know that that means you probably just spotted a praying mantis.

 
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Dark Storm Clouds
Scenery: The Perfect StormAfter a long, hard day of working cattle, my husband and I could not bear to call it quits. We had to watch this storm roll in. It was worth the wait and I still love to look at this photo.

 
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Dew on Spider Web
Garden: Spiderweb With DewI knew that there were several spiders around the house that made their webs at night and dismantled them in the morning. I was so happy to see this one was still there between the crepe myrtle and the porch column.

 
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Closeup of Bright Pink Flower Petals
Pink Petals (Shore Acres State Park, OR)I saw this blossom in a central display at Shore Acres State Park. It was in with many other beautiful flowers, but I really loved the way the yellow on this barely accented the pink of the petals. Surprisingly enough to me, they look terrific!

 
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Baby Bird in Planter
Wildlife: Uncertain Baby BirdI happened to be in the right place at the right time to watch several baby birds leave their nest and bravely take flight. This little bird sought safety near my front door. I watched it for a long time but did not disturb it.

 
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Purple Borage Flower
Garden: Borage FlowerBorage has recently become my absolute favorite herb blossom! It is extremely short-lived, with flowers usually not lasting much longer than 24 hours. You can use their flowers, leaves, seeds, and oils for medical and cosmetic purposes.

 
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Closeup of Salmon Queen Geranium
Geranium (Salmon Queen)Salmon Queen was one of the very first geraniums that I planted. It has done very well over the years. I have posted photos of them to my flower web page in the past, and it continues to be one of my very favorite of my geraniums.

 
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A large bright orange flower.
Orange FlowerWhile walking the paths of Shore Acres State Park with my husband, I spotted this extremely bright flower among green foliage within a beautiful flower bed. I had never seen such an orange flower before!

 
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Closeup of Clover with Dew on It
Scenery: CloverI love walking through the fields and along the railroad tracks with my husband and our two dogs. It's always both peaceful and eventful, never a dull moment with my goofy husband or our dopey puppy!

 
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White Horse in Corral
Scenery: Draft Horses at the County FairThe county fair is the big event for my family every year. Last year, I took this picture in the draft horse barn. This horse was so beautiful, everything he did looked like a pose. I took several shots, and every one is beautiful.

 
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Sunset on the Farm
Scenery: Sunset on the FarmI have lived most my life by this farm. It is so beautiful at sunset. I happened to be riding by it one day and saw this scenery.

 
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Tree reflected in water with deadwood in foreground.
Scenery: TexasI took my family on a month long tour of Texas to view its wildlife and nature centers. One month was not quite long enough! The Good Lord blessed Texas with so much beauty! I love the stark contrasts.

 
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Dew on Pink Vinca
Garden: Pink VincaThis vinca is a volunteer in my front flower bed. I just love how cheery and hardy these plants are. There are several that have come up next to other plants where landscape cloth has been cut.

 
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Large Yellow Sunflower With Blue Sky in Background
Garden: SunflowerAs a special gift to me each summer, my husband plants Mammoth sunflowers, my favorite variety, and a few new varieties so that I can see them from my kitchen window.

 
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Fours Cats on the Outside of Window Sill
Scenery: Cats (County Cork, Ireland)We had gone to family's farmhouse in Co. Cork Ireland for a recent visit and were sitting in one of their sitting rooms, when all of a sudden a family of cats jumped up on the outside window sill and peered in at us.

 
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Sunset at Lake with Fishing Pole
Scenery: Sunset At The End of the DockAs the sun went down and casted a pinkish glow across the calm river, the glass-like water reflected the surrounding land and trees. Frame worthy.

 
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Men Playing Music Together at Renaissance Fair
Travel: Renaissance Festival (Plantersville,...I have loved this place since I was a small child. Now I enjoy taking my family to enjoy the sights and sounds of this real live working 16th century village. Who could resist the brightly adorned villagers and huge turkey legs?

 
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Close up of Spider on Web
Wildlife: SpiderWe were supposed to be rushing off to town for the day's errands and meetings when my husband willingly pointed out this spider hanging out in the bushes near our home and garden. He was so beautiful that I couldn't help but take time out of our busy schedule to photograph him.

 
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