All Eyes On You



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High Hopes



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The Nest

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After a day of particularly high winds, I found this nest on the patio.  It is very small in size, less than 3 inches in diameter. I have no idea as to what type of bird would build such a small nest.  Hummingbirds, perhaps? 

If you look closely, you will see that the nest is lined with Bear's fur.  German shepherds shed year round - especially when they "blow out" their winter coat.  The photographer routinely brushes Bear and when he cleans out the grooming brush he tosses the fur into my flowerbeds.  He has always said that the birds use the fur but I never believed it until I saw it for myself.

The Matterhorn

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The Photographer and I honeymooned in Switzerland.   Two weeks divided between Lucerne, Interlaken and Zermatt.  It was a wonderful trip and we hope to return for a summer long vacation once the Photographer retires.  Although the name escapes me at the moment, our hotel in Zermatt was more like a quaint chalet rather than a big chain hotel (which we both abhor).  We specifically requested a scenic view and were given the loft. This was the scene we awakened to each morning.  Utterly breathtaking. 

Red Bellied Woodpecker

Red Bellied Woodpecker
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I freely admit that I am biased, but the Photographer is a very gifted artist.  His work has been featured in several national and international publications and he has won numerous awards for his photography.  He has an eye for capturing the natural beauty that most people see but don't really "see".  His work inspires me to look for the beauty in everyday occurrences and objects. I thought I would share some of his photographs.  Just my favorites.  Just because I love them.   And because I love him.