Old wooden window panes on a house built in the late 1800s early 1900s and a rusted, twisted windchime that has seen better days...
When I have camera in hand and it's on and the battery is primed and readied...it's not always birds I focus on. Especially when it's a quiet day for bird sightings---
These two collages are of wildflowers, roses, holly, water lily, ships, alligators, farley boats that are found all over the village, Port Aransas, Texas, wasps' nests, holly growing wild, fungus and dragonflies on the radio antenna [and below, a couple of good fences]....
When I have camera in hand and it's on and the battery is primed and readied...it's not always birds I focus on. Especially when it's a quiet day for bird sightings---
These two collages are of wildflowers, roses, holly, water lily, ships, alligators, farley boats that are found all over the village, Port Aransas, Texas, wasps' nests, holly growing wild, fungus and dragonflies on the radio antenna [and below, a couple of good fences]....
Of course most times, it's all about birding, and birds!! And sometimes spotting a feather floating on the water's surface now and then. While other times the word 'birdwatching' is a completely different concept. A bird watching me...
Finding an old weathered fence is always good, it's good luck at times to find some wildlife and bright red flora adding a bit of charm to an otherwise plain barbed wire fence giving the barbs a dash of color...
I LOVE your pretty collages. I think I'll do the same, since it's a great way to show off related images and make the whole even better than they are alone! And what a beautiful flycatcher! :-)
ReplyDelete...glad you enjoyed this DJ
DeleteYhe flycatcher has an amazingly long tail! Yep. the wind chime has seen better days. I wonder if it were untwisted if it would still have a pretty sound though.
ReplyDeleteYes they do have very long, forked tails. The female not so much.
Deletebeautiful blooms. cute scissortail. :) love the fencery, too.
ReplyDelete...thanks Ms. T
DeleteThis is a great post. Loved all your photos Anni. Have a great week :)
ReplyDelete...thanks Denise.
DeleteA wonderful collection of shots! I love your collages!
ReplyDelete...thank you Mary.
DeleteI love that first image, with the painted wood and the wind chimes!!! And the way the flycatcher is looking back at you!!
ReplyDelete...thanks Judy
DeleteSome really beautiful photos and collages, Anni. The scissortail flycatcher is a new one for me.
ReplyDelete...thanks for stopping by Linda
DeleteLove it that you take pictures of feathers - I pick them up as well.
ReplyDeleteI do too...I have a few feathers in my pencil box right here next to me. Thanks Ms. G
DeleteLove the flower collage! It is fun when the bird is watching you watching him.
ReplyDelete...thanks Florence. Yes, especially when you get a chance to photograph them watching.
DeleteBeautiful flower collage and I, too, love the bird watching you watching him!! Such great captures as always, Anni, and thanks, as always, for sharing! Hope you have a great new week!!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful week ahead Sylvia, and thanks.
DeleteAnni we love your collage arrangement and of course the photos are always top notch.
ReplyDeleteHugs madi and mom
...thanks M&M
DeleteLovely collages.
ReplyDelete...thanks Pat
DeleteEnjoyed your photos. I love doing collages. It's a great way to share more pictures.
ReplyDelete,,,thanks Debby, I'm glad you liked what you saw on your visit here today.
DeleteI really like all those amazingly beautiful flowers and their colors that you managed to capture. What a fun collage.
ReplyDeleteMersad
Mersad Donko Photography
...thanks Mersad
DeleteYou always find such delightful things to capture. I'm the same way, especially when I'm out and about, always with camera in hand, or cell phone camera!
ReplyDeleteYep, I don't leave home without my phone camera of course, but most always carry along the 'good' camera on outings if I know I'm gonna be out and about, walking. Thanks Karen.
DeleteLots of pretty and interesting pictures here today. I especially like the Flycatcher. It seems to be very interested in you.
ReplyDeleteI think it thought I was a threat, but soon found out I only wanted a picture. Thanks Paula.
DeleteYou shared a beautiful collage and wonderful (always) photos. What a good eye you have!
ReplyDelete...thanks Terri.
DeleteFantastic pictures as always!! love them! and I love your post title ;) I haven't been blogging, summer was way too busy. But who knows, maybe I find time for it again. Cheers!!
ReplyDeleteLOL...I can see why, now, why you like the post title. Welcome back to blogging 'mar'. Nice to see you, and thanks for stopping by.
DeleteThe Flycatcher is wonderful. What an amazing tail?
ReplyDelete...thanks Adam...yep, that is all tail!!!
DeleteLove the collage of the flowers and the flycatcher.
ReplyDelete...thanks!!
DeleteThe feather pictures are quite beautiful. And look at the tail on that bird!! Is that a wasp nest? And great scary croc pictures! You are good not only with bird pictures, but snapping everything!
ReplyDelete...thanks Ginny...you're so very kind to say so.
DeleteGreat Collage! Tom The Backroads Traveller
ReplyDelete...thanks Tom
DeleteBeautiful pictures Anni! I especially love the first one.
ReplyDelete...thanks Mari
DeleteLovely array of photos ~ favorite is the flycatcher ~ almost looks like he/she is posing for you ~ great expression on the little face!
ReplyDeleteHappy Week to you.
artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)
Your collages are so pretty but my favorite of all your pictures is the feather. That one is just awesome.
ReplyDelete...thank you very much Ann.
DeleteFantastic photos! I loved them all. Oh, how I love scissortails! I remember the first time I ever saw one...we were driving and suddenly a bird flew in front of my car, did a loop, and then flew on. We were astounded. A LOOP! Later I had them in my yard in the right season and loved watching them. The scissortails and the painted buntings were new to me, and I wish I'd had a decent camera when we lived there then. There would have been some great photos. But, I loved yours today. Photography can be very rewarding and here on the blogs we get to see so many things we've never seen before.
ReplyDelete...thanks Marie. And for the most part, bloggers and blogging are so friendly [there are some with an 'attitude' tho --NOT friendly and very "I'm right and you're wrong" yada, yada, yada] ---and there is so much to see with blogs as you say.
DeleteI'm always amaze with how neat your photos are. Mainly how you do them.
ReplyDeleteCoffee is on
...thank you kindly Dora
DeleteIn Malaysia and Indonesia, they make the windchimes from bamboo.
ReplyDelete...and I have one made of bamboo myself.
DeleteSo many beautiful photos Anni! Thanks for sharing:-)
ReplyDelete...thank you, and thanks for hosting Laura.
DeleteAn interesting set of pictures. I like the lone feather floating on the water.
ReplyDelete...thanks Ruth
DeleteYou never know what you will find or shows up in Texas. Enjoyed all you shared today.
ReplyDelete...yep. Thanks LV
DeleteBeautiful collages! And I sure love that feather on the water. Perfect.
ReplyDelete...thanks Judy
DeleteBeautiful images. Hello to the dude looking up. Yay, Halloween! What's the feline whispering to the witch? :)
ReplyDelete...it's whispering that Hootin' Anni's is the place to be. rofl
DeleteThanks Hazel.
What gorgeous collages and lovely feather shots.
ReplyDelete...thanks Fiona
Delete...thanks Felicia
ReplyDeleteI do like the flycatcher! It makes me think of some of our parrots with its pose - although its not colourful enough!
ReplyDeleteIf the truth be told, a rich dude did buy the building and try to make a hotel, but when he found out he would have to keep the facade he just pulled the pin on the project and left the block idle - some people have more money than sense!
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne (who may be having 'word verification' issues on his blog!!)
...hope your blog issues clear up Stewart. Yep, money and common sense oftentimes don't mix.
DeleteI love listening to wind chimes. This one makes me want to untangle it and see if it still has a song. Beautiful flowers and that feather on the water is awesome!
ReplyDelete...thanks Betty. I too would've liked to get my hands on that rusty ol' wind chime and untangle it.
DeleteLove the collages and pics, Anni. My fave is the flycatcher.
ReplyDelete...thanks Veronica.
DeleteNice collages end beautiful bird!
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DeleteI love the beautiful flowers and the shot of the dragonfly! The Scissortailed Flycatcher is awesome!
ReplyDelete...thanks Cheryl
DeleteWonderful collection of photos! I love your collages!
ReplyDelete...thank you Ileana
DeleteGreat collection of images, Anni.. I love all the flowers and the birds if course.. The Flycatcher is on my wish list.. Enjoy your week!
ReplyDelete...thanks Eileen. Well, you can see the flycatcher here of course, but most anywhere in Texas and Oklahoma....good luck.
DeleteWhat a wonderful flycatcher ! His tail really is like a pair of scissors, actually almost shears, the blades being so long.
ReplyDeleteSo true...thanks Arija
DeleteOh, lots of lovely images Anni! That scissortail is amazing.
ReplyDeleteRe, the food in the feeder ....just plain shelled red skinned peanuts
...thanks, I'll keep that in mind when I next buy bird seed.
DeleteOur world is beautiful because of the birds, the flowers, the plants, the mushrooms etc.
ReplyDeleteThey are always watching us watching at them.
thanks....yes indeed. they ARE watching us watch them.
DeleteLove the flower collages, the reflection of the feathers, the wonderful long tail of the. Flycatcher and the weathered fence post with the barbed wire attached.
ReplyDelete...thanks Margaret
Deletebeautiful collage!
ReplyDelete...thanks Tanya
DeleteSuperb scenery.
ReplyDelete...thanks Bob
DeleteI've found myself photographing other things lately, as well. Sometimes the birds don't cooperate. Love the alligator shots.
ReplyDelete...yep, it's kinda slow sometimes. Thanks Jen.
DeleteI love the mishmash, Anni - and the witch at the top of your page is a delight!
ReplyDelete...thanks Sue
DeleteWhat a sweet picture of the little birdie....my favorite. Great pictures, as usual, Annie.
ReplyDelete...thank you Karen.
DeleteI carry my camera everywhere and take pics of everything, too many pics. But I don't feel bad about it.
ReplyDelete....I've been teased about taking photos of fungus. But, I don't care, I still do.
DeleteBeautiful photos! I love the old fence and the last photo of the hummingbird and flower. Your flower collages are beautiful. I'm visiting from Good Fences. Pamela
ReplyDelete...thanks Pamela.
DeleteDear Anni, The feather floating is a beautiful photo. I do like the old fence and the old window makes you think of all who have looked out that window. Very nice photos. Catherine
ReplyDelete...thank you, Catherine, for such positive feedback and compliments in your comments. Always.
DeleteI love your photo collages! Absolutely beautiful, all of your photos. The harsh barbed wire framing the beauty of the flower and hummer is stunning. Excellent.
ReplyDelete...thanks Ann
DeleteAs always, the pictures and words are great.
ReplyDeleteWe spent so many fun summer times on the island of Port Aransas. Sure miss going there every summer.
...thanks bj!! And by the way, Port A is one of my favorite places in our area. So quaint and lovely...friendly people, pretty country, excellent birding...a perfect paradise.
DeleteYou made some really pretty collages. What program did you use if you don't mind me asking... As we are moving toward winter, I want to be out as much as possible as you are...Michelle
ReplyDelete...thanks Michelle...
DeleteI use my software program PSP pro. No two collages I make are the same. I begin with an extra large image in pixels and then cut/trim my images to fit sporadically.
Love the fences and the collages!
ReplyDelete...thanks Stephanie
DeleteOld weathered fences are pretty cool but I'm thinking that shot with the hummingbird stole the show. Your collages were very pretty and that bird was so neat, love it's long tail feathers.
ReplyDelete...thanks Ida
DeleteI miss those scissortailed flycatchers! Used to see them in Texas all the time. Haven't spotted one here yet, though I read of sightings every so often. Enjoyed your collages very much. Take care and have a great weekend!
ReplyDelete...it's good to see you Gail. Thanks.
DeleteGreat shots, Anni.
ReplyDelete...thanks Janice. Hey? I deleted all my google plus circles and g+ account...so I can't find anywhere to leave a comment after visiting with you. Sorry.
Deletefeather reflections are the best and all of your pictures are good, but I love the scissortailed flycatcher ... The look is priceless. And for sure, you are being watched.
ReplyDeleteAndrea @ From The Sol
...thanks Andrea
DeleteBeautiful flowers. The flycatcher is very beautiful. Enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDelete...thanks again, Gunilla
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