Feathers of Blue

July 11, 2020July 11, 2020 ~ V.J. Knutson ~ 6 Comments

I know I’ve shown the Indigo Bunting just recently, but it is a fave and fits this category. Another favourite:

The Belted Kingfisher

For Our Eyes Open, Bird Weekly challenge: Feathers of blue

Summer Delights

July 8, 2020July 7, 2020 ~ V.J. Knutson ~ 18 Comments

The heat of summer, typically fuels our wandering impulses. A spontaneous drive to the beach, or a weekend up north. Now that coronavirus has reined us in, we search seasonal delight closer to home: roses in the garden, the emerald green of farm fields, and the leisurely hunt of a furry fisherman.

(For Lens-Artists Photo Challenge: summer.)

Duck, Duck, Goose

July 4, 2020July 3, 2020 ~ V.J. Knutson ~ 21 Comments

I think this merganser is looking for a goose.

This Hooded Merganser is too cool for school.

Thanks to Our Eyes Open for hosting the Bird Weekly challenge and indulging my obsession. This week’s prompt is ducks and geese. The featured mallard found himself ditched.

Painted End

July 3, 2020July 1, 2020 ~ V.J. Knutson ~ 12 Comments

Creatively painted front porch for Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge and a final photo for Bushboy’s last photo of the month, which also happens to be something painted (by yours truly).

Interesting Signs

July 1, 2020June 26, 2020 ~ V.J. Knutson ~ 4 Comments

(Store signs from Stratford, Ontario for Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge: Store Front Signs.)

Wade My Way

June 27, 2020June 26, 2020 ~ V.J. Knutson ~ 13 Comments

Excited to discover that Our Eyes Open has a weekly bird challenge. Here’s my entry for week #3: waders. Featured image is the Great Blue Heron.

There are moments…

June 24, 2020June 22, 2020 ~ V.J. Knutson ~ 13 Comments

…when the lens captures the unexpected…

magic startling the mundane…

(For Nancy Merrill’s A Photo a Week challenge: anything.)

Singularly Sublime

June 19, 2020June 18, 2020 ~ V.J. Knutson ~ 19 Comments

For Lens-Artists Photo Challenge and Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: a single flower

Odes To Water

June 17, 2020June 16, 2020 ~ V.J. Knutson ~ 15 Comments

My soul begs the reassurance of flow
an enchanted place along the river
a moment of solace where I can breathe

My heart glows at the sound of summer
children’s voices raised above the splash
of clear blue – refreshing memories.

(For Nancy Merrill’s A Photo A Week Challenge: water.)

Unexpected Treasure

June 12, 2020June 10, 2020 ~ V.J. Knutson ~ 16 Comments

Summer arrives on its own schedule, painting the landscape a luscious green. The heat of the day keeps us tucked in a cool house, but not without restlessness. Ric offers a late afternoon drive and parks near a trail so I can wander in.

Tall oaks, beech trees, and maples create a canopy of shade. I stop to let my eyes readjust to the sudden change in light. A small creature whirs past, and I recognize the black stripes of a chipmunk.

Darn, I think. Missed it.

But the chipmunk, like me, is only seeking a cooler patch. Perched on a fallen log just beside the path, the small animal stops to enjoy a snack.

These tiny creatures never fail to delight me. An unexpected treasure making my day.