As a result of my fast-paced life, I often failed to notice the splendor laying right at my feet. The relaxed pace of retirement has enabled me to see the world in slow motion. Apparently I had stepped over an awful lot of beauty and charm right in my own backyard. I had been so involved with working with my plants that I never took the time to appreciate God’s majesty found within them.
Armed with a camera, a cup of coffee and a comfortable lawn chair, I decided to find what I’d been missing. I don’t pretend to be a knowledgable photographer…I’m just a guy with a camera…and a cup of coffee…
Please follow this link: Backyard Safari
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Beautiful photography! Love the cardinal. My Dad likes to take pictures of nature too. He has never taken a course, but he and his friend manage to capture some beautiful images. One day, he caught an eagle flying over head, with a duck in his claws and a hawk was chasing him for it. Pretty incredible shot. 🙂
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Thank you, My theory on photography is, take 1000 pictures and about 40 of them will come out alright. Would love to see the eagle.
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I’ve heard your theory on photography is pretty accurate even for professionals. 🙂
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I wish I could photograph birds like this. Great job! You certainly have captured the Creator’s beauty.
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Thank you, there is a special comfort found in creation, especially when we know the Creator.
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Gene, what a wonderful collection of pictures. It’s always a good idea to bring a camera with you in the garden—you never know what might show up.
Blessings ~ Wendy ❀
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