Pine cones lay amongst barren rocks, awaiting the hunger of rodents to scatter their progeny to more welcoming homes in happier climes.
Tag Archives: nature
Land claims
Nature reclaims her right.
Man’s incursion a blip,
A tentative ownership
Of lands unpapered.
Rights and privileges
Once stolen, retaken.
We are all temporary,
Denizens of our day;
Reclaimed and resoiled,
We complete the cycle.
Bird is the Word – Toronto
A few more images from my Canada Day wanderings.
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- A sparrow taking in the local pedestrians
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- A robin spent some time grooming in a bush
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- As the robin groomed itself, it splayed its wing and tail features making an interesting pattern
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- The swans were out in full force
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- The sparrow grabbed a little snack as I watched
Flying stingie thingies (and a snail)
What better way to celebrate Canada Day than to wander the great outdoors? So that’s exactly what I did.
These are the insects…less creepy crawly to come soon.
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- Worked on my flight shots today
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- Many of the bumbles looked like they were wearing leggings
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- Something said don’t mess with these winged fellows
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- Bumbles were out in full force today
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- The contrast between the flowers and the bumble was impressive
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- I’ve never seen one that looks quite like this…mostly red
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- These flowers were amazingly bright
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- The bumbles were quite active, so I had a few chances at these photos
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- Two bugs in one for this photo
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- No idea what this little guy is
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- The ants are pretty big this year
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- Bumbles weren’t the only bees taking flight today
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- A bee checks out the dome
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- The aforementioned snail
On the water – British Columbia
A few more shots in and around the waterways of central British Columbia.
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- Water levels were low, but I don’t think it made things any easier
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- Amateur rafters get hung up on the rocks and each other
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- I think fishing is a state of mind, not a means to an end
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- The mountain snows melt to carve deep rugged canyons throughout the Rockies
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- A relaxed moment as the icy water moves relentlessly to the sea
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- Taz trips up while wandering along the lake shore…impromptu bath time
Taking wing in Hawaii
A few more shots from the photo archives…no scanner this time, though (yay).
These were some of the amazing winged creatures I met while traveling through Kona-Kailua, Hawaii about 18 months ago.
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- Comin’ thru! Comin’ thru!
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- This little guy looked so miserable on the rocks and yet, he’s in Hawaii, how bad can life be
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- Shorebirds were constantly in search of delectable edibles
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- Every time I look at this photo, I find yet another bird I didn’t see previously
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- The flash of red stands out amidst the bleached rocks
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- Surveying the snorkeling pool behind my hotel
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- These little guys were everywhere and were ever so patient with the photographer
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- He seemed to be as curious about me as I about him
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- And upon realizing I wasn’t dangerous, he went back to snacking
Caterpillar
Drunken weaver
Silken chaos
Mired mess
Of the meek
Phoenix
The phoenix rises,
Feet firmly planted
In death and decay,
To stretch its wings
And catch the rays
Of life-giving Phoebus.
Wind rustles quiet
Giving brazen birth
To feathered choirs
Of heavenly song.
A magic silhouette
Shadows the orb.
Earth is forgotten
In a leap of faith.
RC Scanner – Northern British Columbia
Again, apologies for the quality but these are 20 year old photos on a scanner not meant for photos.
A trip literally around the province of British Columbia with friends.
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- The autumn colours were magnificent near Smithers.
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- Loved the sunspot effect as I caught the mountains through the trees (Whistler)
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- A stellar’s jay takes a rest while the rest of us hiked (Whistler)
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- Had to climb a fence and wrap my leg around a tree to get this photo (Whistler)
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- A village who sent either logs or tourists out to sea (near Port Hardy)
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- So gentle, so majestic and yet killing machines if you happened to be a seal (Port Hardy)
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- A lone member of an orca pod leads our boat forward (Port Hardy)
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- A small family of orcas comes up for air (Port Hardy)
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- The orcas were so relaxed about us, you could easily predict where they would surface (Port Hardy)
Wildly domestic
What cries in your genetic code?
A hunt? A chase? A kill?
Or are you bred for simpler times?
A walk? A snack? A nap?
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