Jordan Lake. It is 23 minutes after sunrise. Mom Osprey has gone fishing and is returning to the nest area to feed her two fledglings. They’ve been out flying and trying to catch fish on their own but she is quite willing to help them along – especially first thing in the morning with a nutritious breakfast.
Jordan Lake. An example in clarity. This beautiful flower is a passion fruit-the same passion fruit that sometimes flavors our drinks. I don’t make a habit of posting non-native flowers – this one is native to Brazil. I used these photos as an example for a student about how to study the structure of a plant or an insect or a bird. The conversion to black and white allows you to see with greater clarity the structures involved.
Jordan Lake. This morning was considerably cooler than it has been for more than a week. Apparently it was cool enough for this bald eagle to dare to cross above the glowing heat of the solar disk as it rose into the mists above the lake at dawn. Leave it to a bald eagle to be that arrogant.
I was on my way to Jordan Lake this morning and at 6:59 AM (in other words 11 minutes before sunrise) the dawn’s twilight gave me this beautiful sighting. The Creator graced all of us because I can now share this wondrous light with each of you. Have a blessed day!
Jordan Lake. Take a moment/step out/into autumn air/breathe/sense/ with your whole being/vibrant/shared gratitude.
peace and grace, Doc Ellen
Jordan Lake. moon setting / naught but rounded cloud / bald eagle / passes silent orb / shutter blinks / oh if only / I too could fly
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