Monthly Archives: June 2017

Growing Up

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Young Barred Owl on the Hunt
Who Cooks for You?

This young Barred Owl was too focused on its hunt to pay much attention to me. Earlier this spring an older Owl would give me no such courtesy for a shot. I have no doubt an adult was close by – verified by another hiker later. Its survival will depend on its ability to earn its meal. Until then it’ll need supplemental feeding from its parents. Reminds me of an old Sunday School song.

He’s Still Working On Me
Joe Hemphill
He’s still working on me
To make me what I need to be…

There really ought to be a sign upon my heart
Don’t judge him yet, there’s an unfinished part
But I’ll be better just according to His plan
Fashioned by the Master’s loving hands

… How loving and patient He must be
‘Cause He’s still workin’ on me.

Another Sunday Scene

Psalm 139

Green Heron & Elderberry Lace

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Green Heron
Green Heron on the Lookout
Elderberry Lace

A rather obscure little pond produces some viewing treasures for that very reason. A Green Heron scouted the pond from the tree tops before flying in to snap up some tadpoles or other delights. Later, it took a gap in the brush for me to look through and spot it on this branch. An Elderberry Bush concealed me with its lacy white crown – a spot to keep an eye on latter this summer. A perfect Friday Friend and Flower combo.

Friday Friends and Flowers

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I’m expanding Friday’s theme for the summer as the life cycle peaks. This Azure Bluet Damselfly  left the pond and flew into the woods to hunt and so my capture is along the trail. The meadow flowers are at their peak now. This delicate yellow flower with deeper colored center and heart shaped petals caught my attention hanging out with the daisies.

Soft Meadow Yellow
Azure Bluet

Sunday Scene – He Knows

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You know when I sit and when I rise

You have searched me, Lord,
    and you know me.
You know when I sit and when I rise;
    you perceive my thoughts from afar.
You discern my going out and my lying down;
    you are familiar with all my ways.
Before a word is on my tongue
    you, Lord, know it completely.

Psalm 139:1-4 Click to read all of this amazing Psalm.

Floral Friday – What is it?

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What do you see?
What do you see?

I confess I do not know what this flower’s name is. Before its name becomes important you must appreciate what it is. I can’t help you smell it or touch its texture, but you can make the visual inquiry. What do you see?  shape…symmetry, organization, numbers…

If I tell you its name (assuming I knew it), the tendency is to drop it and move on. Sometimes a name becomes a hindrance to examination. Once we know a name, we assume we know and cease our learning. Give it your own name based on what you observe. Expand your curiosity, The created world is a wonderful to behold, always expanding on closer examination.