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Photos by mark justice hinton.
Timing
I have one observation for photo enthusiasts: If your camera isn’t in your hand, you might as well not own a camera. I’ve made it my habit to have my camera ready to shoot most of the time I’m outside, especially on walks. Even so, I miss some great photos. A legitimate complaint about non-DSLR cameras, such as my wonderful Sony HX-100v, is shutter lag: The time between pressing the button and capturing the image can make all the difference in the world. Today, it worked to my advantage, lagging from a mediocre shot into a very cool moment.
I heard this bird a couple of minutes before I saw it. It’s familiar chuckle chided me to practice what I preach and get my camera out of the bag, lens cap off. Thank you, little one.
Save your accolades for the Universe. I was a lucky witness.
Be Ready for Good Luck Thu 05/05/11 at 12:00 pm
comin’ to get me
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Normally, I wouldn’t post a photo so out-of-focus. However, it’s clear enough what’s going on — this Cooper’s hawk had enough of me and dropped off its limb and came straight at me, before pulling up to pass over my head. Wonderful!
Ann’s New Mexico Trip
Our friend, Ann Prince, visited in April.
Merri and Ann camped and hiked in the area that is currently burning in the Gila.
Birds and more in Alameda Bosque, north of Albuquerque, New Mexico
We visit the area around Alameda frequently. There is a large free parking area just southeast of the bridge. This area is the northern end of the miles-long Paseo del Bosque bike trail through the bosque. Within an easy walk are the old bridge, now closed to cars but used by walkers, cyclists, and equestrians, as well as unpaved trails radiating east, south, and north along both sides of the river. In fact, there are multiple levels of trails along the acequias and closer to the riverbank. What a fabulous area to hike, especially early in the day. (The shade is great but may not be cool enough by late afternoon, even in late spring.)
Birds are an an added bonus to the other natural beauty of the area, which includes wonderful views of the Sandia Mountains and the Rio Grande river,
On our most recent hike, we saw blue grosbeaks and summer tanagers, among other birds. On previous occasions, we’ve seen hawks galore, as well as porcupines and a camel.
Birds and more in Alameda Bosque, north of Albuquerque, New Mexico is a post from Ah, Wilderness! . Let me know what you think. peace, mjh
dime-sized praying mantis
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This is a tiny prayer I found on a baggie in our kitchen. The only time I’ve ever seen such a small prayer was when I uncovered dozens that seemed to have just hatched.
