Looking west @ 5:31 pm February 10, 2021
Mama Owl @ 4:23 pm February 10, 2021
Looking south @ 5:42 pm February 10, 2021
Cranes @ 5:44 pm February 10, 2021
Looking east @ 5:45 pm February 10, 2021
pTerodactyl with ducks doing vespers prayers. 5:53 pm February 10, 2021
Looking west @ 6:01 pm February 10, 2021
Off Center & Not Even 
Wow… what a change over such short time.
Love the vesper praying ducks!
Thanks, Dale. Weather changes quickly out here. I love those silly ducks. They were prefect.
No kidding. It’s funny. I’ve been capturing a lot of ducks lately and none of them go bottoms up for me! I did, however, manage to capture a couple as they took off one of two skeins that skedaddled when this paparazzo showed up 😉 https://sorryless.com/2021/02/10/wordless-wednesday-sorry-i-am-late/
I do the WW on my friend’s blog 🙂
Nice pair of ducks.
Wish they were both in focus but man… just catch them was a feat. I couldn’t see a damn thing and they took off so fast! And thank you 🙂
Part of it is the DOF, but it works well because Missy Duck is in focus.
Yes. Honestly, I was amazed one of them was in focus at all!!
Those are all beautiful, Tim, especially Mama Owl’s portrait!
Thanks, Lavinia.
Stunners, one and all!
Thanks, Cindy.
Thirty minutes of glorious beauty! Thank you for capturing it, Tim! 😍
You are welcome, Tiffany. Thanks for stopping by.
Beautiful! The colors feel electric. 🙂
It does have an electric look to it. Thanks, Linda.
Ducks had the right idea.
Thanks, David.
Stunning shots😍
Thanks, Rosida.
Most welcome Sir.
Oh i do love these.
Thanks, Shey.
I agree with Mama Owl… that’s exactly my expression seeing your photos. Your painter was passionately creative …and the two cranes silhouettes taking a journey in such colorful creations, ah. You have made my day.
Thanks, Marina. The cranes against the color is my favorite. I’m so happy to make your day.
🙏☀️:-)
What a variaty of skies and I love the colors. The owl and the cranes are great to look at.
Thanks, picpholio.
Wow! Those skies! Those birds!
Thanks, Nancy.
Yes, this is a gorgeous collection. Can’t say it enough…those high desert skies are breathtaking. The bird captures are amazing…and those ducks LOL! I’ve seen them do that in unison and thought it was just the males showing off for the female, but it really does seem more like play. pTerodactyl is making sure they behave.
The pTerodactyl looks like something between and priest and an undertaker. He’s certainly keeping those ducks on task for vespers duties. Thanks, Mary Jo.
My God that first photo is stunning. You got some great shots of the changing sky, but that first one with its different hues is amazing. Bravo.
Thanks you, Drew. Our skies almost always deliver.
I thoroughly enjoyed every one of these magnificent photos, Timothy. The sky shots are breathtaking. And the crane silhouettes are stunning. Love the sleepy owl close-up, too.
Thanks, Jet. I really like those cranes.
Brilliant shots, Timothy
Thanks, Leyla.
Love the Owl shot!
Thanks, Doerfpub
This is my third time around on the post, Tim. Your photography is spectacular, which prompted me to consider the passage of time and all the transitions that can occur with in a sort interval. Transitions surround us and yet, until we pause and reflect, we only see the same. Your photography told the story of change, of movement, of journeys. Thank you.
Thanks, Rebecca. The quick changes is weather, although they are beautiful, can be serious matters here. When I see our skies changing quickly, I often think of Inspector Erlendur, who is in the books we briefly discussed on one of your posts. The quick changes in whether in Iceland shaped Erlendur’s personality which you learn about in the books. If been caught out in the middle of nowhere on motorcycles and bicycles when it suddenly went from warm and sunny to freezing rain and hail with no place to seek cover. I’ve learned to respect the weather out here.
I know exactly what you mean, Tim. When I lived up in Northern Manitoba, weather could determine life and death. I am looking forward to Inspector Erlendur!! Thank you so much for the introduction.
I think you will relate to Iceland from your life in Manitoba.
I have a story for you!!!! You would be very interested to know that Gimli, Manitoba is considered the centre of Icelandic culture. This is from the Govt of Canada Website: https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/immigration/history-ethnic-cultural/Pages/icelandic.aspx
“In 1872, Sigtryggur Jonasson travelled to the Muskoka region of Ontario and a group of 100 Icelanders later joined him there. Not satisfied with their settling attempts in Ontario, the Icelanders moved west to Manitoba and established the first lasting Icelandic colony on the continent. The capital of “New Iceland,” now called Gimli, was established in 1878 and had its own administration and constitution—a unique endeavour in the history of settlement in Canada.
In 1875, the eruption of the Askja volcano was the incentive for the migration of twenty percent of Iceland’s population to North America. As Winnipeg became the most popular destination for Icelanders, the town’s population reached 7,000 people during the 1880s. To this day, Manitoba remains North America’s centre for Icelandic culture and activities. The localities of Gimli, New Iceland, Riverton, Lundar, Morden, Lakeview, Erickson, Baldur, Arborg, and Glenboro are known for their Icelandic cultural influence.”
We travelled through Gimli when we were heading home form visits to Winnipeg.
That’s fascinating. Thanks for sharing that info.
Crazy skies…. love!
Now, I’ve got “Crazy Arms” in my brain. That’s going to stick for awhile.
It’s all crazy. Thanks, Resa.
Wow and a smiling owl!!! 👏🙂
Thanks, Julie.