Swede1952

Flame Among the Leaves

This Baltimore Oriole (Icterus galbula) has a slender strand of fiber clinging to the tip of his beak, along with faint specks of debris scattered across his black head. The fiber might be from the orange I set out for them—a small trace of his recent visit.

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Poised Above the Deep

Here’s a brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) I spotted at Savannah Beach on Tybee Island. I shared another image a few days ago—my goal was to capture them mid-dive. Judging by the activity, there must’ve been a school of fish just offshore. I was hoping to catch one right before it hit the water, but that moment slipped past me.

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Carolina Saddlebags in the Sun

This is a Carolina Saddlebags dragonfly (Tramea carolina). When I first shared the image a few years ago, I began with the words “I think.” Since then, I’ve received plenty of confirmations identifying the species.

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Hummingbird Among Pink Blossoms

It felt like a moment worth capturing. This morning, as Charlie and I sat outside, a tiny ruby-throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) darted among the crepe myrtle blossoms—its movements quick and deliberate, like a living spark weaving through pink petals.

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Molten Horizon

This photo captures the sun and ocean as sunset approaches over the Caribbean Sea. The sun, positioned low in the western sky, casts visible rays that stretch outward like golden spokes. Its reflection creates a luminous path across the water, leading directly toward the viewer. A few scattered clouds drift through the sky, but the most striking is a large, lingering cloud just beneath the sun—its presence adding depth and drama to the scene.

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Watcher of the Woods

Here’s a red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) I spotted some time ago while Charlie and I were out walking. I captured the image from quite a distance using my walkaround setup—a Canon 6D Mark II paired with a 100–400mm lens and a 1.4x extender, giving me an effective focal length of 560mm. The hawk was likely 100 meters away, maybe more, but even at that range, its presence was unmistakable.

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What's Bluer Than a Bluebird

This is an indigo bunting (Passerina cyanea), many of these birds were around during early spring a couple of years ago.

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Bath Time Bond

There’s something quietly heartwarming about watching these two rock pigeons (Columba livia) enjoying the birdbath. It’s a gentle reminder that I need to get outside and tend to the feeders. I’ve already skipped our usual Friday Walk—Charlie, my border collie, wasn’t thrilled. Time to get back into the rhythm of things.

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Good morning, friends. 🌺💮🌻

25 July 2025

Charlie came in early this morning to badger me about breakfast—still fifteen minutes away. He kept nudging my keyboard with his nose, persistent and focused, while it rested on my lap. I told him to lie down, but had to repeat myself; he was determined to get me moving. When the clock finally ticked over to mealtime, I stood and announced, “Time to eat—go outside,” and he bolted to the door. I almost always let him out while I prepare his food. It’s just part of my morning rhythm at home.

When I’m working at my desk, I usually prop my legs on the corner and balance the keyboard in my lap. Maybe it’s not textbook posture for typing, but it feels natural to me.

"Typing Great Thoughts and Beautiful Sentences... like iridescent stones that dry into dull gray pebbles." – Michael Dirda

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Red-Bellied Woodpecker in the Forest

I took this photo of a red-bellied woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) in early spring, during a false start to the season. A warm spell had coaxed our crepe myrtles into blooming prematurely, only to be followed by a final freeze that killed many of the branches. I’ve since trimmed them back, and thankfully, the plants themselves are still doing well.

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Egret in the Wetlands

I spotted this snowy egret (Egretta thula) near Beaufort, South Carolina—at the same location where I saw a juvenile little blue heron just a few days ago. Interestingly, I’ve often noticed snowy egrets and juvenile little blue herons spending time together, and I’ve wondered why. Perhaps the young herons associate with egrets because of their similar appearance—and because there’s safety in numbers.

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Good morning. 🩴🩴🩴

14 July 2025

Do you remember flip-flops? Oh wait—of course you do. They’re still kicking around. Simple rubber footwear with that little strap nestled between the piggy who went to market and the one who stayed home. I couldn’t tell you how many pairs I wore out as a kid—and later, as an adult in the Marines and Army, though we called them shower shoes back then.

I remember wearing them to the beach, where sand would sneak in and cause just enough friction to make things uncomfortable. Still, they were easy to rinse off and ready to go again.

Did you know the name “flip-flops” in the U.S. and Britain comes from the sound they make when you walk? Other countries have their own names for them. In Australia, they’re called thongs—which might raise a few eyebrows stateside.

“Some of the best memories are made in flip-flops.” – Kellie Elmore

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