Be You!

Rick Cartwright July 9, 2021

Yes, this is another photo of a Field Sparrow, but its a photo of THIS sparrow. Much like each individual, it is unique. It is not just the nice depth of field, but the details in the sparrow, the branch .. it all makes for the uniquness of this sparrow photograph.

We are each as unique as this sparrow. That is powerful to think about. Don't compare youself to others .. just be the best 'you'. Have a great day!

~ Rick

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Great Spangled What?

Rick Cartwright July 8, 2021

I do not recall every seeing a Great Spangled Fritillary before. Yes, that is what this beautiful creture is, and it is a large, beautiful butterfly.

As I said, this butterfly is large, like a swallowtail. Wikipedia says that their wingspan ranges from 62 to 88 mm (2.4 to 3.5 in) (wikipedia. Sure a beautiful butterfly.

Neither of us have photographed one of these in the past. Teresa had a more direct shot, but also had some blades of grass in the shot. She took the 2nd photo. I shot the top photo, but at an angel.

~ Rick

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Birds Suffer Too

Rick Cartwright July 7, 2021

Song birds are special. I love watching them lift their beaks toward the sky and let out this beautiful music.

I wanted to share one of many articles that describes an issue that many birds are dealing with right now. Please take time to read thse articles:

This is very concerning. We observed at least one bird that seemed to be suffering from early symptoms of this disease. It is very sad.

~ Rick

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Wild And Beautiful Flowers

Rick Cartwright July 6, 2021

The wild flowers are so beautiful right now. We took a hike on Sunday and I was blown away. Check out these photos that both Teresa and I captured on this hike.

~ Rick