An indulgent little bird, excellently posedPerched atop a dead tree branch, gazing at the marshAs a strange figure whispers, quietly belowHer camera poised in hand: “Please don’t fly away.” Prompted by Colleen’s #TankaTuesday Weekly #Poetry Challenge No. 329, 7/18/23 – Specific Form and I. J.’s Bird of the Week Invitation XXI.
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Stupendous Stairs
Alive and Trekking’s Which Way photo challenge – July 14.
Beauties in Black
Black feathers, skins and furGive these beauties their allureAn observer may become spellbound By shades of nature so profound Denzil’s Nature Photo Challenge #20: Black
Awww Mondays
Joining Sandee’s Awww Mondays at Comedy Plus.
Is it a cactus?
Oh, myThe cacti Difficult to identifyPeer through the lensIndented stemsUpon these gemsAnother clue?Leaves a fewOr none in viewSubtle hintsDistinguishing these succulents Prompted by Denzil’s Nature Photo Challenge #18: Cacti
Carpenter Bee
A bright sunny dayDescending carpenter beeA shadow passesOver the crimson Bee BalmA fruitful landing Prompted by Denzil’s Nature Photo Challenge #17: Bees and Misky’s Twiglet #331 .
Gnarly Trees
Among ancient ruinsSpirits wander ornate pathsGnarled trees call to me Prompted by Tina R. Schell’s “Lens-Artists Challenge #254 – Spiritual Sites”.
Elusive Bird
Elusive little bird,Why must you taunt me so.Not very colorful are you,Nor of a rare or unique variety.But your cute little antics,Are difficult to ignore;And the challenge you provide,Makes you all the more intriguing. I am relatively new to photography and have had the pleasure of spending several weeks in a subtropical environment photographing shoreContinue reading “Elusive Bird”