Category: nature
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Wordless Wednesday-Friend by the Sea
I was able to zoom in on this guy in Florida…. didn’t want to get too close and scare him, since he already appeared to have a little wound at the top of his wing. I appreciate various species of birds, but can rarely identify what type they are. If…
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Spring Sunrise
A colorful morning sunrise at the end of April…you can see the trees were just beginning to bud. It was a very late Spring for us but Summer weather thankfully arrived this week! Every day, a million miracles begin at sunrise. Eric Jerome Dickey
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Coming Up Roses
During a recent walk, I came across these lovely, petite roses. They seemed perfect for an almost-Wordless Wednesday. “We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.” – Abraham Lincoln
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Texas Take-Off
On a recent flight out of Austin, TX, we were delayed on the tarmac, but the Texas sky made waiting a pleasure. As we finally rolled forward, every angle was spectacular.
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Florida Lightning
Gulf of Mexico, near Sand Key, Florida, 2023. These were shot with just an iPhone. I have traveled frequently to Florida and Texas, and both states have some wild and exciting rain storms!
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Cloud Pillars
On a flight to Texas, I noticed these two, taller cloud formations and decided to share them with you. Blue skies were a mood-lifter as the plane rose up over the dark, dreary New York weather.
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Baby Birds Hatching
In honor of all things Spring – signs finally emerging here in the Northeast – I’m re-posting baby bird pics. Still so amazing to watch the development, I had to re-share! All photos property of Family5Power.com.
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Green Lake
Late last summer, my husband was traveling for work and told me about this interesting lake he discovered near Syracuse, New York. A few weeks later, I tagged along for a quick two-day trip to see this unique find. Green Lake, located outside of Syracuse in Fayetteville, NY is known…
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Gray Winter
Black and white winter images are pretty in November and December. Ok, maybe in January too. Once February is close, those of us in the Northeast are ready for sun!
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An Icy Find
It was a long day at the office and I just wanted a few minutes outdoors at the park – even if it was only 18 degrees. So, I drove to my snowy park, put on a hat and stepped outside my vehicle. The cold air hit my face hard.
Tales from a Mid-Lifer 