Painted Buntings

The title of my blog was inspired by pictures I took of Painted Buntings earlier in the year. The males are boldly colorful. And the females are a parrot-y green. I turned the male into a watercolor (this is also the picture in my blog title). It has more of a watercolor-y feel when viewed larger. I figured since I took the time to experiment, I'd document it here and compare it to future "watercolors"



Here's the female, which was the shot I used for a former blog title:

Wild monkey appreciation

Here are more spider monkey shots that were taken while I was out with Laura last weekend. It was incredible how they're found in the wild like that. They are growing in numbers, as we saw so many families and babies :) Although we're not supposed to feed the wildlife, the groundskeeper gave them treats they gladly accepted.

I've only got 2 or 3 more monkey photos to go to complete the set, but I'm just too tired to finish working on them tonight. Today has been a good day ... TGIF!

Mom and her young

Hey, I want some too ...

Something about this one reminded me of a gargoyle ...

Privileged encounters

When I'm feeling blue, and have the presence of mind to bring that song, My Favorite Things from The Sound of Music to the forefront of my thoughts, I am lifted. One of my favorite things, and favorite all-time butterflies is the Malachite. I've seen these farm-raised, but never wild and free like this.

Time stood still as it came out of nowhere, gracing me with it's enchanting beauty and dance. I liken this privileged and special encounter to that of seeing a unicorn, as I was held no less spellbound .......