We climbed so highthis mountain of manmade obstacles – I remember the rage,no more than 9 –how helpless it felt a girl in a man’s worldbut I climbed anyway,we climbed anyway and, instead of a hand upwe get this? Patriarchybe damned! Your days arenumbered. Mark my words. (Tuesdays I borrow from Twitter. Image mine)
Consciousness commandsa shift of focus –tired of the clash of coloursstimulation overload –my muse is leaning towardsthe nuance of black and white A study of shadowsand shadingand how lightarouses the soul Speak to me in subtletiesshe whispersin tones suggestiveof hidden depths;I am listening And so I submerge myselfclear the palette of vibrant huesand take up […]
Too many bodiesencroach on peace;I lack boundaries,the self-worth required to assertneeds – dwell in basements,mind cluttered,external noiseobliterating me Backdoor providesescape, backyard,back gate… …freedomI disappearinto the quietof the wild:wooded sanctuary,flowing water,watchful eyesof birds overhead Here, I define self. (Image my own)
One Woman's Quest II 
I particularly like the Canada goose followed by goslings. They’re very appealing.
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The babies are so cute to watch. The adults can be most annoying. Sounds like some people I know, lol.
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Ha ha! 😀
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Fantastic “G” birds. Love your Tony the Tiger reference! Guessing that was mated pair of Goldfinches? What spectacular breeding colors those two have. Nice shot of the Garganey. I’d loved to have seen that bird. I had military bugles going off in my head with the squadron of Goldeneyes. LOL! 🙂
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Thanks Lisa.
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They are beautiful birds! I love the pose of the bird in the first photo on the left! That pose says it all! Great shots V.J.!
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Thanks Deborah.
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VJ, I love the apt phrase “flirty goldfinches.” Keith
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Thanks Keith.
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