Friday, June 30, 2006

Wednesday, June 28, 2006

Grass Bayonets Fell The Mushroom


Grass Bayonets Fell The Mushroom
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

The sun was out today!!! YEAH! got home in time to take a few snaps. Here is mushroom that popped up and tumbled over.

Tuesday, June 27, 2006

Saturday, June 24, 2006

Gray Catbird


Gray Catbird
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

He's A Bit Intimidating


He's A Bit Intimidating
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

Smudge


Smudge
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

I am calling him Smudge due to the little "smudge" of brown on his nose

Friday, June 23, 2006

Wednesday, June 21, 2006

Monday, June 19, 2006

Rest In Peace Great Blue Heron


Rest In Peace Great Blue Heron
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

There are two that fish at the pond I go to take photographs. A couple of weeks a ago, the entity that manages the pond or lake as they call it, gave permission for a trap
for a Beaver. :-(

My beautiful Great Blue Heron somehow got one of it's leggs trapped, broke it.

Some of my "pond" friends as I call them saw some people gathered, and the Heron was struggling to get free. My friends freed it.

I learned today officially that my beautiful Great Blue Heron did not survive. I am crushed. There are two at the pond, but this one is the one I have photographed time and time again. The other less likely to get near people.

While I am not trying to be overly dramatic, this is a huge loss. The traps, plural, as I have now learned, were set without any thought given to other wildlife. I have now learned that all the traps have been removed. The only good thing is it most likely spared another life. There would be no wrath like mine if Ernie were to be injured by a trap. That you can take to the bank.

So I wanted to pay tribute to the Great Blue Heron - he deserves it.

PS: In Virginia Beavers must be euthanzied, not relocated. Apparently, some people who live near the pond/lank complained that the beaver was destroying trees. Where I dunno, because there is massive construction site just a stone's throw away that they should be more concerned about. Not to mention the goregous OLD trees they torn down IMHO

Happiness Is A New Bed


Happiness Is A New Bed
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

Chloe enjoying her new bed.

Sunday, June 18, 2006

Meet Robin Jr.


Meet Robin Jr.
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

Ma and Pa Robin brought Jr for a visit.

Friday, June 16, 2006

Monday, June 12, 2006

Sunday, June 11, 2006

Are You Nuts?!?


Are You Nuts?!?
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

Here's to a great week for everyone!

Title courtesy of Flowrbox

The Best Seed Ever, Proclaimed The Cardinal


The Best Seed Ever, Proclaimed The Cardinal
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

Dragonfly


Dragonfly
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

Tone mapping with Photomatix -- tone mapping just to bring out the Dfly's back, where it is light beige.

Taken with Nikkor 200mm f4 D micro

Saturday, June 10, 2006

Goose Pilates


Goose Pilates
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

Berry-Licious


Berry-Licious
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

Robin needs a hankie to get the berry stains on his beak.

Thank you, Finiky!!


Thank you, Finiky!!
Originally uploaded by catmadogma.

Today is my one year anniversary on Flicker and I am taking the time to thank three special people who helped me along the way. The third thank you goes to Finiky. Last August, she became my contact and my friend. Her words of encouragement were and are to this day precious to me.

Finiky said she loves daisies so I chose a daisy for her. She is a classy lady
with a quirky side that I love. Her photographs of her feathered friends are
outstanding. She has a way with titles that makes you laugh. She captures the serious side of life as well. Finiky's photo stream is filled with beautiful images, it is worth a visit just to meet Ernie, the most wonderful duck in the universe. I love Ernie. She is a truly outstanding photographer and I thank her for all the beauty she has shared with me and the laughter she has brought to my life. Kim, thank you for being my friend.

Uploaded by catmadogma on 10 Jun '06, 8.24am EDT.
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St. Francis At Sunset


St. Francis At Sunset
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

Friday, June 09, 2006

Sometimes You Just Have To GO For IT


Sometimes You Just Have To GO For IT
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

Onward Upward


Onward Upward
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

Here's to moving forward....

I'm like a bird, I'll only fly away, I don't know where my soul is,
I don't know where my home is

Perfect Goose Light


Perfect Goose Light
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

If I were a goose, I would hope someone would take my picture in this light ;) Of course, larger sizes are better for more detail.

Wednesday, June 07, 2006

Sunday, June 04, 2006