An overhead, close-up shot of a Sempervivum succulent, often called "Hens and Chicks." The central, larger rosette features pale green leaves that transition into deep burgundy and purple at the pointed tips and towards the center. Surrounding it are several smaller, tightly packed dark red "chicks" nestled among the outer leaves. The lighting is soft, highlighting the subtle textures and fine, silvery hairs along the leaf edges.

From the frost-kissed earth, tiny crowns arise,
Brave velvet jewels under pale spring skies.
The hen holds her chicks in a rose-hued ring,
Stubborn and bright at the edge of spring.

Hens & Chicks

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yes it is.

A small, fluffy white Bichon Frise stands on a rustic wooden walkway. The dog is dressed for the holiday with tall, pink-and-white bunny ears and a light blue floral bandana. In the soft-focus background, three colorful Easter eggs (white, light blue, and yellow) sit in a lush green meadow under a bright, sunny sky. The top left of the image features the festive text "Happy Easter Everyone" in a playful, pink-outlined font.

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An adult Song Sparrow perched on a brown, leafless branch, viewed from below against a pale, overcast sky. The sparrow is mid-song with its beak wide open, showing its streaked brown and white breast and a long, rounded tail. Intricate, curling vines wrap around the surrounding branches.

Through winter's grey and branches bare,
His silver trills fill up the air.
A humble bird, a mighty ring—
The tiny, tireless voice of spring.

Song Sparrow

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A tall, long-necked Sandhill crane with gray plumage and a distinct red crown walks through a marshy area with dry, brown stalks.

A tall, long-necked Sandhill crane with gray plumage and a distinct red crown walks through a marshy area with dry, brown stalks.

Gray feathers stained with iron earth,
A crimson crown above a golden eye.
Stalking through the marsh's quiet berth,
Beneath an endless, open sky.

Sandhill Crane

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A close-up profile shot of a common grackle perched on the edge of a light-colored wooden bird feeder. The bird features a sharp black beak, a bright yellow eye, and dark feathers with a deep iridescent blue and purple sheen on its head and chest. The background consists of soft-focus, tangled branches.

A iridescent glint, a judging eye,
This feathery thief is rather sly.
He claims the seeds, he claims the tray—
"Move along, folks, it’s Grackle Day!"

Common Grackle

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Thank you.

Two mallard ducks, a male and a female, swimming on a calm body of blue water. The male duck in the foreground has a vibrant iridescent green head, a yellow bill, and a gray body with a white neck ring. The female duck in the background has mottled brown and tan plumage and an orange bill. Small ripples surround them on the water's surface.

Emerald head shines bright,
Drifting through the silver light,
Quiet ripples spread.

Mallards

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A male Mallard duck with a vibrant iridescent green head, a bright yellow bill, and a white collar swims on calm, blue water, creating a clear reflection. Its body features a chestnut-brown chest and light gray sides.

A solitary drake
glides through the glass,
green light
breaking on the surface.

Mallard Duck

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A Canada goose is captured mid-dive in a blue pond, with its head and neck completely submerged and its white tail feathers pointing straight up toward the sky. Its reflection is visible in the rippling water below.

Upside down and bottom high,
A fluffy white beacon toward the sky.
Forget the face, the beak, the stare,
There’s only "goose butt" in the air.

Canada Goose

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I am very familiar with the area.

A landscape photograph of a partially frozen body of water under a clear blue sky. In the foreground, dark rocks peak through calm, deep blue water. Further back, a thick layer of white and grey ice covers the surface, with several large, mound-shaped formations of sand or sediment rising above the ice. The distant horizon meets the sky in a soft blue line.

A wide landscape shot of a frozen beach featuring ice dunes, which are large, rounded mounds of sand-covered ice. In the foreground, there are patches of slushy, melting ice and dark, reflective pools of water. The mid-ground is dominated by several of these brown, sediment-covered dunes, with one notably featuring a jagged, overhang-like formation. A thin line of dark blue water is visible at the horizon under a clear, bright blue sky.

Alt text: A landscape photograph of a wide, sandy beach at low tide under a clear blue sky. In the foreground, a shallow pool of calm water sits on the dark, wet sand. The mid-ground features a series of prominent, textured ice dunes or ridges that run parallel to the shoreline. These mounds are covered in dark sediment and sand, giving them a rugged, earthy appearance against the white patches of frozen lake ice. The scene extends to a level horizon where the distant lake meets the sky in a soft blue line.

Beneath a sky of brilliant blue,
Warm sun begins to play,
As frozen peaks on the freshwater shore
Softly melt away.

Long Point, Lake Erie, Ontario

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A vibrant, close-up photograph of a bright blue chicory flower in full bloom. The flower features many long, slender petals with fringed or notched tips, radiating from a central hub. The petals have a delicate, slightly ribbed texture and appear to glow under direct sunlight. The background is softly blurred with dark green and earthy tones, making the brilliant blue of the flower stand out prominently.

A high-contrast, artistic rendition of a chicory flower, featuring vibrant, electric blue petals that pop against a stark, pitch-black background. The image has a graphic, saturated quality that emphasizes the jagged, fringed edges of the petals and the deep shadows between them. A small, bright white flare accents the left side.

Common Chicory

One is a periwinkle ghost,
Soft in the morning sun,
A delicate, frayed-edge star
Before the day is done.

The other is a cobalt flame,
Burning in a black-ink sea,
An electric, neon heartbeat
Of what a flower can be.

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I just post my photos here. No politics. It is my quiet space.

"A close-up photograph of a White Evening Primrose with delicate, paper-thin white petals and a pale yellow center, set against a blurred, vibrant blue background.

A silken bloom of snowy white,
unfolding to greet the cool, silver air.
With a heart of gold and petals soft as mist,
it glows like a ghost against the sapphire depth.

Evening Primrose

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A yellow flower with long, narrow petals that curve inwards towards a central, textured disc. The flower is set against a dark, almost black, background, and is illuminated by a warm, golden light that creates soft shadows and highlights its delicate features.

Petals reach like fingers of light,
unfolding from a core of living fire.
Shadows surrender to this single,
defiant bloom.

Welcome March

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A white-breasted nuthatch stands in the foreground of a snowy scene, holding a small seed in its long, pointed bill. The nuthatch is a compact, short-tailed bird with a distinct blue-gray back, white face, and black cap. In the blurred background, a bright red northern cardinal is also visible on the snow. Scattered seeds are visible across the white surface.

A white-breasted nuthatch grips its prize,
Slate wings sharp against the drifts.
Behind it, a cardinal’s crimson blur
Stains the quiet, frozen white.
Two flickers of life in the winter's hush.

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A female House Sparrow clings to a black wire suet cage hanging from a tree branch. The bird has buffy-brown plumage with dark streaks on its back and is shown from a side profile as it feeds on the light-colored suet block inside the cage. The background is a soft, out-of-focus winter scene.

Clinging to the wire cage,
a female house sparrow works for her meal.
Her buffy-brown feathers,
marked with dark streaks,
press against the black bars.

House Sparrow

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A small White-breasted Nuthatch clings head-first to a black wire suet feeder. The bird has a distinctive black cap, white face, and blue-gray wings. It is tilted downward, its sharp bill near the suet block inside the cage. The background is a soft, out-of-focus winter scene.

A small White-breasted Nuthatch clings head-first to a black wire suet feeder. The bird has a distinctive black cap, white face, and blue-gray wings. It is tilted downward, its sharp bill near the suet block inside the cage. The background is a soft, out-of-focus winter scene.

Clinging head-down,
the White-breasted Nuthatch defies gravity.
Agile and blue-gray,
it probes the wire cage,
a steady visitor in the winter quiet.

White-breasted Nuthatch

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A small, fluffy Black-capped Chickadee perched on a slender, budding tree branch. The bird has a distinctive black cap and bib, bright white cheeks, a soft grey back, and a buff-colored underside. It is shown in a side profile against a soft, blurred wintery background.

Tiny dynamo in black and gray,
With a cap and bib to lead the way.
Fluffing feathers against the cold,
A "chick-a-dee-dee" brave and bold.

Black-capped Chickadee

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A vibrant red male Northern Cardinal with a black face mask and a prominent crest is perched on the rough, textured bark of a tree.

A scarlet spark against the rough bark,
he sits poised and still.
With a crested crown and a mask of midnight,
he watches the winter world go by.

Northern Cardinal

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A Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) is captured mid-flight, gliding low over the surface of a body of water. The bird's long, blue-grey wings are fully extended, with the upper wing curving upward and the lower wing angled down toward the water's surface. Its characteristic long neck is held in an "S" shape, and its sharp, dagger-like yellow bill points forward. The heron's long, thin legs trail behind its body as it flies. The background consists of dark, rippling water with soft reflections of light.

Wings of slate and smoke,
Heavy grace above the water.
Neck tucked, legs trailing,
A master of patience takes the air.

Great Blue Heron

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Close-up of delicate white frost crystals clinging to bare, interweaving branches against a blurred winter background.

Close-up of delicate white frost crystals clinging to bare, interweaving branches against a blurred winter background.

Delicate needles of hoarfrost
Cling to winter's bare branches
A silent, crystal lace
Sparkling in the light

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A gray squirrel hangs upside down from a snow-covered tree branch, eating from a black wire suet feeder attached to the branch.

A gray squirrel hangs upside down from a snow-covered tree branch, eating from a black wire suet feeder attached to the branch.

A gray squirrel hangs upside down from a snow-covered tree branch, eating from a black wire suet feeder attached to the branch.

A fuzzy acrobat on high,
Beneath a cold and snowy sky.
He clings for dear life to his treat,
Ignoring gravity's conceit.
With tail a-twitch and beady eye,
He steals the suet passing by!

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A full snow moon shines brightly through a network of bare, dark tree branches at night, creating a strong silhouette effect.

The great orb hangs, a frozen sun in night's dark heart,
Gleaming through skeletal limbs where cold winds start.
No sound but the still air, a breath the Earth has held,
Beneath the Snow Moon's quiet glow, our spirits are compelled.

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A close-up photograph of a vibrant yellow hibiscus flower against a stark black background. The image highlights the ruffled petals and the central stamen of the tropical bloom with dramatic lighting.

"Against a dark sky all flowers look like fireworks"

- G.K. Chesterton

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A large white egret is pictured landing on a body of water, with its wings fully spread and its black legs reaching down to the surface.

A large white egret is pictured landing on a body of water, with its wings fully spread and its black legs reaching down to the surface.

A Moment of Landing
White wings spread wide
Above the dark water
Black legs reaching down
A touch
Then stillness
For a time, the bird
Rests in the grace
Of the world.

Great Egret

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Close-up photograph of a chicken wire mesh heavily encased in a thick, clear layer of ice and frost.

Frozen lace of wire, cold and bright,
A crystalline web in the pale light.
Each hexagonal space, a frosty design,
Where winter's still hand has drawn the line.

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A vibrant blue jay bird with a white chest, a black collar, and a blue and white patterned tail perches on a network of bare, snow-dusted branches in a winter setting. The bird is viewed in profile, surrounded by a soft, out-of-focus background.

The forest has a thousand moods
For every mood an answering bird
The bird is but a living word
To voice the spirit of the woods

- James H. Ecob

Blue Jay

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I love Sandhill Cranes.