How life has changed

Ron Smith

Ron Smith

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Life has really slowed up for us. The feverish plans for our son's May 2nd wedding have come to a screeching halt. Lisa'a occasional work as a substitute Teacher ended abruptly and I am working from home. Our morning coffee that has in the past felt a bit rushed, has now become an hour on the back porch listening to the Daily Audio Bible, praying together and watching the bird feeder. The feeder is drawing red bellied wood peckers, boat tailed grackles, squirrels, blue jays. mocking birds. mourning dove and collard pigeons but the stars of the morning show are the painted buntings. I have been aiming at them the Canon 80D with a Sigma Contemporary 150-600mm lens screwed onto the front. I have yet to get a pic that really satisfies my photographer heart but here is such as I have. A bunting in flight, perfectly in focus would bring contentment. If you would have told me a month ago that I would spend an hour every morning sitting on the porch sipping coffee with my bride watching birds, I would have asked "How?" As much as I would have loved the idea, it would have sounded impossible since I am not yet retired. How life has changed.



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Gorgeous birds Ron. Wish I saw them more up here.

Enjoy those mornings on the porch with Lisa. I have spent many a morning just enjoying watching the dogs and birds while sipping on tea and chilling with family. No worries, just enjoying the moment. I have a quote at work on my wall that I like to read from time to time that speaks to me of moments like that:

Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer's day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time.
- John Lubbock
 
Ron

Sorry about your sons wedding!!!!!!!!!! Life is different all around the world. My cup of coffee last a long time also. My girlfriend has been working from home for a long time now. You really get to know one another. I feel the pain of all the people and even brings tears to my eyes. And at six foot three and 350 plus pounds that a hard thing to do. I hope everything works out for your son. Keep working on your picture taking your getting good at it. Most of all stay safe. God Bless
 

Thanks for the photos. Painted Buntings are awesome


"The Lord spent more time when he created birds and flowers." - Ted Fauceglia


The Spring migration is in full swing here. One of the bright spots during trying times.

I spend more time watching the bird feeder, woods, stream, and field edges than the idiot box, but that has been the case long before this.
 
Do not forget, he also made them taste pretty good, also.
Man, all I ever see here are indigos.[;)]
 
hay, vince, i HAVE NEVER HEARD FROM YOU SINCE I SENT YOU THOSE OTHER PICTURES OF SOME OF MY OTHER HUNTING DECOYS, DID YOU EVER GET THE PHOTOS, PLEASE REPLY PAUL
 
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