a recent visit to my little lake - held a welcome treat, actually 2...
a caramel colored duck -
... which i've never seen before - i've seen a white duck there - and of course, the typical mallards... but this softly striped, beige caramel was a new addition - very pretty... but kept distance in the water.
then, i spotted a black squirrel -
... yes, black! typically i've only seen them in the high country - up in the mountains... and then in groups of at least 3. this was just the one - all alone - yet very friendly... leaping around in the tree branches - frolicking playfully with me... he was a little bundle of black - kind of reminded me of a chubby black bear... such fun!
i love it when the day brings about unexpected joys like this... when you least think something extraordinary is going to happen - you're just going about the day - pleased at least the sun is shining... believing that is enough. having had the camera now for such a time - has brought about a greater awareness of my surroundings - to look for opportunities as this - to keep my eyes open - be on the lookout so i don't miss what might be right in front of me. i am grateful for what i am able to see - not taking it lightly - trying to capture it... record it - to remember, then share the blessing. for that is...
a
happy day.....
1 comment:
they are both extraordinarily beautiful creatures. the squirrel has stolen my heart!
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