Friday night photos - OT

Submitted by dystopian on Fri, 09/27/2019 - 8:29pm

Hope I am not stepping on any toes here... but since I don't see anything up yet... I'll toss a few pix up but can't guarantee how much I can be around to be a good host.

An immature American Redstart visited the bath but I missed a good shot. Just a docushot.

Carolina Chickadee apparently scolding a Yellow Warbler for splashing too much.

Ruby-throated Hummingbird - head crop

Red Saddlebags - dragonfly - male

Love to see everyone's photos...

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Submitted by snoopydawg on Fri, 09/27/2019 - 9:02pm

Amazing..

Extremely rare white Giraffes spotted in Kenya...

pic.twitter.com/DifH18C196

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Thanks for hosting tonight. I haven't taken a photo in ages, but fall is starting and I know where I'm going to get fall photos again. I love Aspens in all seasons, but especially in the fall.

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Submitted by dystopian on Fri, 09/27/2019 - 9:06pm

cool pix SD

@snoopydawg awesome aspens SD! They are great... the cottonwoods can go a good yellow too... we should start to see some good leaf pix from the folks up north soon maybe?

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Submitted by snoopydawg on Fri, 09/27/2019 - 9:57pm

Thanks

@dystopian

Yes some of the cottonwoods have started turning as are the maples. This week was just absolutely perfect weatherwize but tomorrow it's turning cold and raining. The whole west part of the country is getting an Arctic blast. Snow in Montana and in our mountains. Hopefully it won't rain too hard and hurt the leaves before I get there.

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Submitted by janis b on Fri, 09/27/2019 - 9:15pm

Hi snoopy

@snoopydawg

It feels like ages since we've met.

The giraffes are such graceful animals. Enjoy the beauty and delicacy of Aspens in Autumn.

Submitted by snoopydawg on Fri, 09/27/2019 - 9:54pm

Hiya Janis

@janis b

It's been awhile since you've been here. Are you still visiting with your mom and if so when do you return home? You will be going home to spring yes? Hope your mom is doing well?

Nice shot of the flowers.

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Submitted by janis b on Fri, 09/27/2019 - 10:07pm

I'm still at my moms,

@snoopydawg

and will be back home in two weeks, as Spring will make its entrance. My mom is thankfully fully recovered, and I expect to feel more settled once I am back in the comfort of home.

Submitted by Unabashed Liberal on Fri, 09/27/2019 - 10:35pm

Hi, Janis--good to see you! Have had

@janis b

to be a bit scarce myself (lately), but, try to lurk as much as possible. And, was beginning to get concerned that either you, or, possibly your Mom (under the circumstances--her fall) weren't doing very well.

Anyhoo, very happy to hear that you're both fine. If I don't see you again soon, have a nice and safe trip home.

Have a lovely weekend.

Mollie

“Dogs have given us their absolute all. We are the center of their universe. We are the focus of their love and faith and trust. They serve us in return for scraps. It is without a doubt the best deal man has ever made.” ~~Roger Caras

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Everyone thinks they have the best dog, and none of them are wrong.

Submitted by janis b on Fri, 09/27/2019 - 10:56pm

What a welcome pleasure

@Unabashed Liberal

to see you again, Mollie. I do miss our connection. Being with my mom through these changes have been challenging for both, but we've made it through pretty well.

I see that you and Mr. M and Katie are excitingly close to living your vision for the future. I trust that the move will be satisfying to you in many ways, and hopefully inspiring as well. I look forward to hearing about your experiences as you encounter them. Always wishing you the best.

Submitted by Unabashed Liberal on Sat, 09/28/2019 - 12:49am

Thank you for the well wishes, Janis. As I told Anja,

@janis b

the past month has seen several changes to our plans, so, we're still making some decisions. (Believe it or not, Hurricane Dorian even entered into the mix, cancelling one plan we had.)

At any rate, we're very much looking forward to the new phase of life that we're about to embark upon. And, while I've been absent, Mr M and I celebrated our 42nd Wedding Anniversary. I must say--I am the 'lucky one.'

Take care.

Mollie

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Everyone thinks they have the best dog, and none of them are wrong.

Submitted by janis b on Sat, 09/28/2019 - 5:02pm

I've googled images

@Unabashed Liberal

of where you will live. It looks beautiful and adventurous.

Submitted by Socialprogressive on Fri, 09/27/2019 - 9:31pm

Nice shot of the Aspens, Snoopy.

@snoopydawg

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Submitted by snoopydawg on Fri, 09/27/2019 - 9:52pm

Gracious

@Socialprogressive

Love your shots of the ocean of course and the trees. Is Torrey pines in S Cal?

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Submitted by Socialprogressive on Fri, 09/27/2019 - 10:01pm

Thank you, Snoopy.

@snoopydawg
Torry Pines is in La Jolla, about 15 miles north of downtown San Diego.

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Submitted by janis b on Fri, 09/27/2019 - 9:10pm

Ouch!

Seriously though, thank you dystopian.

A bouquet, to apologize for my utter absence from the POT. Time and events have conspired against my presence, but I anticipate life returning to normal in a few more weeks. Cheers everyone!

Submitted by janis b on Fri, 09/27/2019 - 9:29pm

Yellow warblers make my heart melt

@janis b

Thank you for all your photos, always.

Submitted by Socialprogressive on Fri, 09/27/2019 - 9:39pm

Evening, Janis

@janis b
I don't know what type of flowers those are, but I love the shot.

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Submitted by janis b on Fri, 09/27/2019 - 9:48pm

Tulips and Irises

@Socialprogressive @Socialprogressive

just past their prime. Thank you

Submitted by dystopian on Fri, 09/27/2019 - 9:51pm

Great pic Janis!

@janis b Hope it was just a love tap on the tootsies...

Beautiful flower photo Janis. I love the backlit translucence on the petals. Gorgeous.

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We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.
both - Albert Einstein

Submitted by janis b on Fri, 09/27/2019 - 9:57pm

Naturally it was ; )

@dystopian

You tread so lightly and gently. Thank you, dystopian

Submitted by Socialprogressive on Fri, 09/27/2019 - 9:28pm

Thanks for Fri. Night photos, Dystopian.

Nice series, dystopian and a docushot will always be better than no shot at all.

Some shots I took back in May at Torry Pines State Reserve.

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Submitted by janis b on Fri, 09/27/2019 - 9:36pm

Thanks Social,

@Socialprogressive

for the touching relationship of the two pines in the first photo and the heart shaped cactus sporting twins.

Submitted by Socialprogressive on Fri, 09/27/2019 - 9:53pm

Thanks, Janis and

@janis b
don't let that big heart fool you, that cactus is one prickly dude.

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Submitted by janis b on Fri, 09/27/2019 - 9:59pm

Haha,

@Socialprogressive

It wouldn't be the first time.

Submitted by dystopian on Fri, 09/27/2019 - 9:55pm

Great photos SP!

@Socialprogressive Beautiful photos SP! That pink flower looks quite like Mountain Pink. I have not been to Torrey Pines in decades, but what a neat place. Love yer 'love' Prickly Pear leaf. Great pix! Thanks for sharing!

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We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.
both - Albert Einstein

Submitted by Socialprogressive on Fri, 09/27/2019 - 10:16pm

Thanks, dystopian.

@dystopian
The pink (fuchsia?) flower is a Canchalagua.

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Submitted by The Liberal Moonbat on Fri, 09/27/2019 - 10:29pm

And I think to myself, "What A Wonderful World"...

There'sAStormComing.jpg

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Submitted by janis b on Fri, 09/27/2019 - 10:41pm

yes, what a wonderful world

@The Liberal Moonbat

in all its beauty and spirit. Thanks L M for your contributions of beauty, humor and soul.

Submitted by tle on Sat, 09/28/2019 - 10:00am

Those images are ASTOUNDING!

@The Liberal Moonbat

Submitted by dystopian on Fri, 09/27/2019 - 10:59pm

great pix LM

Bunch of neat stuff there LM! Thanks! I love the cat crowd gathering for the guitarist.

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We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.
both - Albert Einstein

Submitted by Unabashed Liberal on Fri, 09/27/2019 - 11:28pm

Thank you, dystopian, for the gorgeous bird photos,

and, for hosting this evening.

Of course, as one of the few 'non-photographers' here, I rarely have anything much to contribute to this thread. Having said that, here's a photo from a Community blog of a pier in our neighborhood, in what is now our primary residence, until we leave for SA--the Eastern Shore of Talibama (as Joe would say).

Sunset - Pier.JPG

Again, thanks for this thread. Even if I don't always get to drop by and comment, absolutely luv your bird photos. After all, I'm a 'Cockatiel Mom,' as well as a dog lover!

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Mollie

“Dogs have given us their absolute all. We are the center of their universe. We are the focus of their love and faith and trust. They serve us in return for scraps. It is without a doubt the best deal man has ever made.” ~~Roger Caras

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Everyone thinks they have the best dog, and none of them are wrong.

Submitted by dystopian on Fri, 09/27/2019 - 11:10pm

thanks UL!

@Unabashed Liberal That looks lovely there... east side of 'the' (Mobile?) bay then? Driven through it a couple times but no pokin' around. Camped on the west side a few times... Beautiful area.
Congrats on the imminent retirement! Thanks again!

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We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.
both - Albert Einstein

Submitted by Unabashed Liberal on Sat, 09/28/2019 - 12:35am

You got it. We're actually in a bedroom community

@dystopian

in an adjoining county (for now).

Hey, so long as we don't talk politics with most folks around here, they're generally quite pleasant and accommodating. Now, one thing we do have in common with many of them, because I lived on the Eastern Shore for a couple of years as a kid--enthusiasm for College football. Both 'Bama and Auburn. (But, we don't fall in the flat-out 'fanatic' category, as some folks down here do.)

Having said that, I cried when (Paul) Bear Bryant passed away, and watched his funeral from Fairbanks, Alaska. But, gotta understand - The Bear was 'an institution' in that State. Without a doubt, one of the most beloved, revered, and respected figures that it's ever produced.

As I recall, thousands and thousands of people lined the Interstate and overpasses to honor him and his funeral procession.

And, just like it was yesterday, remember seeing Joe Namath quarterbacking for 'Bama at (today's) Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile (when I was a kid). Hey, sorry--like Mr M would say, TMI.

Have a nice weekend.

Mollie

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Everyone thinks they have the best dog, and none of them are wrong.

Submitted by earthling1 on Sat, 09/28/2019 - 1:31am

Congrats on the retirement UL

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Submitted by Unabashed Liberal on Sat, 09/28/2019 - 2:07am

Thank you, earthling1. I took the plunge some time ago,

@earthling1

but, now that Mr M is finally leaving the proverbial corporate fishbowl/workplace, really looking forward to our new journey together.

Have a nice weekend!

Mollie

“Dogs have given us their absolute all. We are the center of their universe. We are the focus of their love and faith and trust. They serve us in return for scraps. It is without a doubt the best deal man has ever made.” ~~Roger Caras

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Everyone thinks they have the best dog, and none of them are wrong.

Submitted by orlbucfan on Sat, 09/28/2019 - 5:11am