If you see three pigeons together, all walking in the same direction you could win £1,000". "We could never be that lucky!" .....

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Indian Summer Part III 🇨🇭

... are a sign of transience. (Larches are the only conifers that lose their needles in autumn and sprout again in the following spring in beautiful green.) The year is drawing to a end and winter is not far away. It could have been the last beautiful autumn day, because in the mountains the weather changes are short and intense. What looks like summer and warmth today can look like cold and winter tomorrow. That's why it's a good idea to enjoy such moments of perfect beauty and harmony in nature. I tried to do this in the brief moments that presented themselves to me by this jewel of the swiss alps when the sun illuminated the golden larches one last time and gave me the greatest gift that nature can offer. ( You might take a photo like this once in 100 years because everything was just right here.) At least that was how I felt when I was able to experience this intense spectacle of colors in the land of my dreams.

A prayer of peace

May we seek the truth, and speak it quietly.

May we listen for truth in the words of others with open minds and hearts.

And may we always remember the peace that may be found in silence.
(From an Indian prayer)

You must speak straight so that your words may go as sunlight into our hearts. —Cochise, Chiracahua Apache

We must protect the forests for our children, grandchildren and children yet to be born. We must protect the forests for those who can't speak for themselves such as the birds, animals, fish and trees.
( Indian wisdom from her native Land )

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A cloudless sunset at Waimarama Beach, looking towards Bare Island, with the reef in the foreground.

The name "Bare Island" inspired me to create a minimalist image. I chose a long shutter speed to soften the busy waves, reducing their impact and creating a more serene effect. The clear sky was ideal for a minimalist composition, with only the faint beginning of the Belt of Venus appearing behind the island.

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In flies this pileated woodpecker and it began drumming down through the moss and tree bark to find a meal. My camera batteries were nearly drained and frame rate dropped so slow I lowered the shutter speed for the camera to keep up with the drum beats. After it flew off I realized the shutter was lower than my hand held abilities and I cringed at the mistake. To my delight I nailed some great shots.

Happy Monday!!

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