Every Hundredth of a Second

 

Marc Riboud, a French photographer reminds me that “Taking pictures is savoring life intensely, every hundredth of a second.” So for today, can we savor something I happened upon yesterday? Catching a pair of turkey vultures in action I considered pretty neat. Finally, some bird photos for the repertoire even though the subject matter cooperated very nicely. 

Don’t miss these hundredths of a second. Absorb the changing air and grab some early spring images of what’s out, flying about or starting to sprout. It’s an easy way to snap back into warmer temperatures predicted for this holiday weekend. Savor these early spring moments that come but once a year when everything is starting to wake up from its long winter sleep.

Images by Ann Bilowz

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Knock, Knock, Knocking

 

 

Spring blossoms are truly knocking on our doors. Here's proof above. But in keeping with wordless Wednesday, it’s a simple image of a special dwarf Rhododendron with its perfectly shaped buds. A Rhododendron yakushimanum 'Yaku Angel' that soon shall be displaying its beautiful blossoms of white. In the meantime, the white backdrop of snow indicates what is still to come. 

Mary Baker Eddy’s quote sums up this spring awakening best. “When angels visit us, we do not hear the rustle of wings, nor feel the feathery touch of the breast of a dove; but we know their presence by the love they create in our hearts.”

Image of a Rhododendron degronianum subsp. yakushimanum 'Yaku Angel' bud by Ann Bilowz

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Spring Start-Up

 

 

Henry David Thoreau has encouraging words to reign in a prompt spring start-up. “An early-morning walk is a blessing for the whole day.” It gets the circulatory pumps moving but you might also find lots of spring surprises. Though it may be a challenge navigating the snow piles, let alone find any crocuses popping from the frozen ground, one thing you won’t be able to deny is the bird activity right now. So when you, yourself are in doubt about the season, these feathery creatures are most certain of it. So get your prompt spring start-up with that early morning walk. You may discover a tiny blossom, a budding tree or simply a bird’s beautiful spring song. 

P.S. Bluebirds are a favorite and I’ve seen quite a few in the oddest places. Pay attention for these bright blue bursts of color. As for today’s image, well, capturing birds is certainly not my forte. So hence a borrowed photo from someone who can.

Image of a Bluebird from Pinterest (Wish I could find the photographer to credit the beautiful work. But oh is the dilemma of this social media tool. Can’t even come close to where this image started from but I am sure it is a gifted photographer.) 

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