TODAY'S PHOTO -
breeding plumeage of a Great White Egret in Wakodahatchee Wetlands
It is mating/nesting time, once again, in Wakodahatchee. Early morning walks will find lots of activity and this particular egret was idly searching for food in the late afternoon.
The feathers of many of the birds are quite dramatic at this time of year in Florida. I particularly love the delicacy of those shown above. Their flow and rhythm, contrasted with the deep, almost night-time color of the water, create an enlivened, yet peaceful mood, for me, as I view the scene.
As an aside, for those interested in history, in the 1880's and '90s
there were the mass killings of the egrets for the use of their feathers in hats.There was actually the threat of extinction.
SELF-REFLECTING QUERIES -
As I was writng the above, I started giving a few references, links and further comments on stories around the plumeage for hats. I love sharing information and doing things for people, such as providing links, saving them the time of searching.
I then caught and reminded myself that the goal of Picture to Ponder is to present photos that move and inspire and invite you to look for things and situations in your own environments that will make a difference for you.
I went on to think aout the many the times I go off course and then meander back. This is fine and, in many instances, quite exciting. On the other hand, it's often quite time-consuming and self-defeating when there are many other things that need accomplishing.
How about you? Are you, too, a meanderer at times? If so, in what ways does this empower and serve you? If you do wish to stay on course, do you have structures in place for supporting that?
I realized for me, today, it was as simple as remembering my "purpose" for Picture to Ponder and a reminder of the value for setting goals as we start 2006.
CATCHING UP -
For those new to Picture to Ponder, you will find that many of the photos are taken at Wakodahatchee Wetlands. You might enjoy my ODE TO WAKODAHATCHEE.
I have also this past weekend finished compiling an alphabetic listing, by photo subject, of the second 101 Picture to Ponder issues. See Second 100. You can find the same for the first 100 at First 100.
SHARING YOUR COMMENTS -
If you are moved to respond to anything in today's issue, your comments will be welcomed. If you would like you can send them directly to me , or you can be public and even link your website, if you have one, by sharing on the BLOG.
When you go to the BLOG,
you'll see the current issue and photo and a link at the end for Posting Comments. To see the photo
ENLARGED at the same size you see it here, simply click
on it.
ADDITIONAL SUBSCRIBERS
DESIRED -
If you you are enjoying PICTURE TO PONDER please pass
your experiences of it on to your friends and colleagues
and suggest that they, too, SUBSCRIBE.
Especial thanks to those of you who have been passing this on!
Inspirationally,
Sheila
sheila@eteletours.com
--
© 2006 Sheila Finkelstein
http://www.eteletours.com/ptpintro.html
12 Most Favored Photos (with links) in First 100 issues (back to TOP)
LIST - Second 101 issues
BUY
gifts with Picture to Ponder images
http://www.cafepress.com/natureart
©2005 - 2006 Sheila
Finkelstein - All photos and written content are copyright and, unless
otherwise noted, the property of Sheila Finkelstein and eTeletours.com.
Photos and writings may be printed out for personal use and inspiration
only. All other rights are reserved. Modification, further reproduction,
or distribution of any of the content is prohibited without express written
permission. For other uses contact Sheila |
|