 Psalms 68:6 "God makes homes for those who are abandoned; He makes free those who are bound with chains."  Browsing photos and blogs of dog photographers is a profitable habit to get into. There is so much creativity and artistry out there that will inspire your own images and bring you out of the rut. While browsing, I came across a collection of black background animal portraits. Stunning work! Nothing but soulful faces peering out from the dark. I was inspired by the creativity to touch up Falcon's photograph in the same manner. “Falcon” had been surrendered to the shelter by her owner on July 27, 2018 along with two other dogs. Her former housemates were rescued quickly. But being an older dog, Falcon was having a hard time getting noticed. Meeting her in person, you could see her deep, soulful personality. I needed that to shine through in her photos. Finding those other photos inspired a creative touch to one of Falcon’s photos. With the darker background, perhaps someone would connect with her soulful gaze. Falcon was photographed on July 31, 2018 for the Walton County Animal Control Shelter in Monroe, GA and placed on the adoption website, www.waltonpets..net.     
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 William Wise Photo Nature Notes is a wildlife, birding and nature photography blog documenting the beauty, design and wonder of God’s creation. -- "What a wildly wonderful world, God! You made it all, with Wisdom at Your side, made earth overflow with your wonderful creations." Psalms 104 The Message  Large white Great Egret Ardea alba heron on pond in Monroe, Walton County, GA. A large, long-necked and long-legged wading bird with pure white plumage, the Great Egret has a long, yellow bill, and dark legs and feet. The great egret lives along salt and freshwater marshes, marshy ponds and tidal flats.  Orchard Oriole; Walton County, Georgia. July 27, 2018. Some Walton County, Georgia birding photography. I was blessed with beautiful lighting and a nice pose from an Orchard Oriole. The Great Egret was in its usual afternoon spot snapping up dragonflies and fish. Walton County, Georgia.  Large white Great Egret Ardea alba heron on pond in Monroe, Walton County, GA. William Wise Photo Nature Notes is a wildlife, birding and nature photography blog documenting the beauty, design and wonder of God’s creation. -- "What a wildly wonderful world, God! You made it all, with Wisdom at Your side, made earth overflow with your wonderful creations." Psalms 104 The Message  Large juvenile Great Blue Heron on pond in Monroe, Walton County, GA. The great blue heron Ardea herodias is a large wading bird in the heron family Ardeidae, common near the shores of open water and in wetlands over most of North America. Shafts of golden light are highlighted and defined as they pass through the trees and cut diagonally across the mist hovering above the ground. The young Great Blue Heron stands pond-side immediately outside the back door on the main shelter pond. In his juvenile naïveté, he not only allowed an approach to within 40 feet, but he continued to walk closer and closer towards me. He got so close his head alone filled my camera frame without even zooming the lens. Walton County, Georgia  Large juvenile Great Blue Heron on pond in Monroe, Walton County, GA. The great blue heron Ardea herodias is a large wading bird in the heron family Ardeidae, common near the shores of open water and in wetlands over most of North America.
 Large juvenile Great Blue Heron on pond in Monroe, Walton County, GA. The great blue heron Ardea herodias is a large wading bird in the heron family Ardeidae, common near the shores of open water and in wetlands over most of North America.  Large juvenile Great Blue Heron on pond in Monroe, Walton County, GA. The great blue heron Ardea herodias is a large wading bird in the heron family Ardeidae, common near the shores of open water and in wetlands over most of North America.  William Wise Photo Nature Notes is a wildlife, birding and nature photography blog documenting the wonders of God’s creation. If one blesses his neighbor with a loud voice early in the morning, it will be counted as a curse to him. Proverbs 17:24  Great Egret on a Walton County, GA pond. Monday, 7:50 AM - As the fog and mist is beginning to lift at the dawn of a new day, a Great Egret is huddled motionless on the bank of the main pond. Perhaps, like me, he feels reluctant to jump into this Monday morning. Perhaps, like me, he is just a tad annoyed by the other cheery inhabitants that have already sprung into their day, flitting about here and there with their happy songs. But no doubt, as the morning progresses, the Great Egret will begin his full day of fishing. Another cup of coffee and I’ll be at my work too. Currently: Fog/Mist, 68°F. Today: slight chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. William Wise Photo Nature Notes is a wildlife, birding and nature photography blog documenting the beauty, design and wonder of God’s creation. -- "What a wildly wonderful world, God! You made it all, with Wisdom at Your side, made earth overflow with your wonderful creations." Psalms 104 The Message  Small Green Anole chameleon lizard in hand to show tiny size. The Carolina anole Anolis carolinensis is an arboreal lizard native to the southeastern United States. Other common names include the American green anole, American anole, and red-throated anole. It is also sometimes referred to as the American chameleon due to its ability to change color from several brown hues to bright green. As the sun crests the horizon in the east, golden rays are crashing through the mist and chasing out the damp morning air. A woodpecker's distant drumming upon a hollow snag signals a wake up call and the bird feeder becomes a hub of traffic. The smaller birds are waiting on the larger. A Pileated calls from across the meadow; as is usual, all voice, no sight. But a second calls from a snag in the east, silhouetted against the golden sunrise. A tiny, recently born Green Anole suns itself on the patio chair cushion across from me. Now it’s time to leave for church. Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.  Small Green Anole chameleon lizard in hand to show tiny size. The Carolina anole Anolis carolinensis is an arboreal lizard native to the southeastern United States. Other common names include the American green anole, American anole, and red-throated anole. It is also sometimes referred to as the American chameleon due to its ability to change color from several brown hues to bright green.  Small Green Anole chameleon lizard in hand to show tiny size. The Carolina anole Anolis carolinensis is an arboreal lizard native to the southeastern United States. Other common names include the American green anole, American anole, and red-throated anole. It is also sometimes referred to as the American chameleon due to its ability to change color from several brown hues to bright green.  Blue Grosbeak; Athens-Clarke County, Georgia. William Wise Photo Nature Notes is a wildlife, birding and nature photography blog documenting the beauty, design and wonder of God’s creation. -- "What a wildly wonderful world, God! You made it all, with Wisdom at Your side, made earth overflow with your wonderful creations." Psalms 104 The Message  Bright red male Northern Cardinal perched on birdseed feeder. Photo taken in summer in Clarke County, Athens, GA. The northern cardinal Cardinalis cardinalis is a North American bird in the genus Cardinalis; it is also known colloquially as the redbird, common cardinal. It can be found in southern Canada, through the eastern United States from Maine to Texas and south through Mexico Heavy rain and lightning ended my birding from 7:50 to 8:55 AM. But birds came back with gusto to the full feeders after the storm. Athens-Clarke County, Georgia  Chipping Sparrow songbird perched on black oil sunflower seed bird feeder in backyard. Athens, Clarke County, GA. The chipping sparrow Spizella passerina is a species of American sparrow, a passerine bird in the family Passerellidae. It is widespread, fairly tame, and common across most of its North American range.  Great Crested Flycatcher bird perched and singing in a Persimmon Tree. Athens, Clarke County, GA. The great crested flycatcher Myiarchus crinitus is a large insect-eating bird of the tyrant flycatcher family. It is widespread in North America, and is found over most of the eastern and mid-western portions of the continent. It dwells mostly in the treetops and rarely is found on the ground.  Great Crested Flycatcher bird perched and singing in a Persimmon Tree. Athens, Clarke County, GA. The great crested flycatcher Myiarchus crinitus is a large insect-eating bird of the tyrant flycatcher family. It is widespread in North America, and is found over most of the eastern and mid-western portions of the continent. It dwells mostly in the treetops and rarely is found on the ground.  Chipping Sparrow songbird in backyard grass. Athens, Clarke County, GA. The chipping sparrow, Spizella passerina, is a species of American sparrow, a passerine bird. It is widespread, fairly tame, and common across most of its North American range.  Psalms 68:6 "God makes homes for those who are abandoned; He makes free those who are bound with chains."  Friday, 3:12 PM - It is so sad the prejudices that people have. Not only can we be prejudiced against other nationalities and races, but these inner biases can also play out against certain dog breeds. There are some dogs that are a bit harder to get adopted simply because of their breed. That is where the dog rescue photography comes in! “India” was a 5 month old puppy that was picked up by an Animal Control Officer on July 16, 2018. She was cute…! She was playful…! She was just a puppy…! So what would it matter what breed she was? Well, simply being a Pit Bull would limit the number of people that might be interested in adopting her. But her tender, submissive, personality showed through in her sad-faced photograph and she was adopted into a loving home just four days after posting her photos!      William Wise Photo Nature Notes is a wildlife, birding and nature photography blog documenting the beauty, design and wonder of God’s creation. -- "What a wildly wonderful world, God! You made it all, with Wisdom at Your side, made earth overflow with your wonderful creations." Psalms 104 The Message  Large white wading bird Great Egret on pond in Monroe, GA. Close up profile showing long bill and green lores. The great egret Ardea alba, also known as the common egret, large egret or great white heron is a large wading bird found in North America. The Great Egret is a regular, late-summer visitor on the large pond behind the animal shelter in Monroe, Georgia. Walton County, Georgia  Large white wading bird Great Egret on pond in Monroe, GA. The great egret Ardea alba, also known as the common egret, large egret or great white heron is a large wading bird found in North America.  Large white wading bird Great Egret on pond in Monroe, GA. The great egret Ardea alba, also known as the common egret, large egret or great white heron is a large wading bird found in North America.  Large white wading bird Great Egret on pond in Monroe, GA. The great egret Ardea alba, also known as the common egret, large egret or great white heron is a large wading bird found in North America.  Large white wading bird Great Egret on pond in Monroe, GA. The great egret Ardea alba, also known as the common egret, large egret or great white heron is a large wading bird found in North America.
 Large white wading bird Great Egret on pond in Monroe, GA. The great egret Ardea alba, also known as the common egret, large egret or great white heron is a large wading bird found in North America. William Wise Photo Nature Notes is a wildlife, birding and nature photography blog documenting the beauty, design and wonder of God’s creation. -- "What a wildly wonderful world, God! You made it all, with Wisdom at Your side, made earth overflow with your wonderful creations." Psalms 104 The Message  Brown-headed Nuthatch songbird eating black oil sunflower seeds at bird feeder in Athens, Clarke County, Georgia, USA. The brown-headed nuthatch Sitta pusilla is a small songbird found in pine forests throughout the Southeastern United States. The Brown-headed nuthatch is a regular visitor to by backyard bird feeders, whether suet or seed. Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.  Brown-headed Nuthatch songbird eating black oil sunflower seeds at bird feeder in Athens, Clarke County, Georgia, USA. The brown-headed nuthatch Sitta pusilla is a small songbird found in pine forests throughout the Southeastern United States. William Wise Photo Nature Notes is a wildlife, birding and nature photography blog documenting the beauty, design and wonder of God’s creation. -- "What a wildly wonderful world, God! You made it all, with Wisdom at Your side, made earth overflow with your wonderful creations." Psalms 104 The Message  Male yellow and black American Goldfinch eats thistle and grass seeds from garden weeds in Monroe, Walton County, Georgia USA on July summer morning. The American goldfinch Spinus tristis is a small North American bird in the finch family.  Mockingbird songbird perched on limb in Monroe, Walton County, Georgia USA on July summer morning. The northern mockingbird Mimus polyglottos is the only mockingbird commonly found in North America. July 19, 2018.  Mockingbird songbird perched on limb in Monroe, Walton County, Georgia USA on July summer morning. The northern mockingbird Mimus polyglottos is the only mockingbird commonly found in North America. July 19, 2018. William Wise Photo Nature Notes is a wildlife, birding and nature photography blog documenting the beauty, design and wonder of God’s creation. -- "What a wildly wonderful world, God! You made it all, with Wisdom at Your side, made earth overflow with your wonderful creations." Psalms 104 The Message  A flock of Common Grackle Blackbirds stage and fly in front of a summer crescent moon at sunset in July in Athens, Georgia, Clarke County, USA. Two exposure focus stack merge. Over the course of an hour watched well over 100 blackbirds cross over and stage in some nearby pines before leaving to their evening roost. Looked to be mostly grackles. Athens-Clarke County, Georgia. July 16, 2021 William Wise Photo Nature Notes is a wildlife, birding and nature photography blog documenting the beauty, design and wonder of God’s creation. -- "What a wildly wonderful world, God! You made it all, with Wisdom at Your side, made earth overflow with your wonderful creations." Psalms 104 The Message  Female Ruby-throated Humminbird hovering on green background. July in Athens, Georgia, Clarke County, USA. The ruby-throated hummingbird Archilochus colubris is a species of hummingbird that generally spends the winter in Central America, Mexico, and Florida, and migrates to Eastern North America for the summer to breed. It is by far the most common hummingbird seen east of the Mississippi River in North America. Enjoying some backyard visitors from my porch in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia. Athens-Clarke County, Georgia. July 16, 2021  Hummingbird drinking from red nectar feeder. Athens, GA William Wise Photo Nature Notes is a wildlife, birding and nature photography blog documenting the beauty, design and wonder of God’s creation. -- "What a wildly wonderful world, God! You made it all, with Wisdom at Your side, made earth overflow with your wonderful creations." Psalms 104 The Message  Granite boulders and canyon lake. The Granite Dells area near Prescott, AZ is a beautiful area of smooth granite formations, lush green riparian ecosystems, and stunning vistas just outside of the city of Prescott in the Central Highlands. During my 5-day trip to Prescott, Arizona for our International Bible Conference, I was able to do some hiking and birding photography at Watson Lake. The Granite Dells are a beautiful, unique landscape, unlike anything I've seen back home in the southeastern US.  Great Tailed Grackles, at Lake Watson reservoir at the Granite Dells, in Prescott, Arizona. The great-tailed grackle or Mexican grackle Quiscalus mexicanus is a medium-sized, highly social passerine bird native to North and South America. A member of the family Icteridae, it is one of ten extant species of grackle and is closely related to the boat-tailed grackle and the slender-billed grackle.  Granite boulder formation in Lake Watson, Prescott Arizona  Great Tailed Grackle Bird, Lake Watson, Prescott Arizona USA  Rain clouds over granite cliffs and boulders of Watson Lake and distant mountains. Lake Watson is one of two reservoirs at the Granite Dells, in Prescott, Arizona.  The American bushtit Psaltriparus minimus is a year-round resident of the western United States and highland parts of Mexico. Lake Watson is one of two reservoirs at the Granite Dells, in Prescott, Arizona.  Lake Watson Granite Dells, Prescott Arizona USA  The western kingbird Tyrannus verticalis is a large tyrant flycatcher very similar with Cassin`s kingbird, Couch`s kingbird and the tropical kingbird. Their breeding habitat is open areas in western North America. Lake Watson is one of two reservoirs at the Granite Dells, in Prescott, Arizona.  Double-crested Cormorant with wings spread on granite boulder in Lake Watson, Prescott, AZ. granite cliffs and boulders of Watson Lake and distant mountains. Lake Watson is one of two reservoirs at the Granite Dells. The double-crested cormorant Phalacrocorax auritus is a member of the cormorant family of seabirds. It occurs along inland waterways as well as in coastal areas, and is widely distributed across North America  Lake Watson Granite Dells, Prescott Arizona USA  Greater Road Runner on granite boulder at Lake Watson reservoir at the Granite Dells, Prescott, Arizona.  Greater Road Runner on granite boulder at Lake Watson reservoir at the Granite Dells, Prescott, Arizona. The greater roadrunner Geococcyx californianus is a long-legged bird in the cuckoo family, Cuculidae, from Southwestern United States and Mexico.  Lake Watson Granite Dells, Prescott Arizona USA  Desert Cottontail Rabbit at Lake Watson Riparian Preserve reservoir at the Granite Dells, Prescott, Arizona. The desert cottontail Sylvilagus audubonii, also known as Audubon`s cottontail, is found throughout the Western United States from eastern Montana to western Texas, and in Northern and Central Mexico.  Desert Cottontail Rabbit, Lake Watson, Prescott Arizona  Desert Cottontail Rabbit, Lake Watson, Prescott Arizona  Lake Watson Granite Dells, Prescott Arizona USA  The rock squirrel is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae and is native to Mexico and the southwestern United States. The Granite Dells area near Prescott, AZ is a beautiful area of smooth granite formations, lush green riparian ecosystems, and stunning vistas just outside of the city of Prescott in the Central Highlands.  Lake Watson Granite Dells, Prescott Arizona USA  Rock Squirrel, Granite Dells and Lake Watson Riparian Park, Prescott Arizona USA  Lake Watson Granite Dells, Prescott Arizona USA  Lake Watson Granite Dells, Prescott Arizona USA William Wise Photo Nature Notes is a wildlife, birding and nature photography blog documenting the beauty, design and wonder of God’s creation. -- "What a wildly wonderful world, God! You made it all, with Wisdom at Your side, made earth overflow with your wonderful creations." Psalms 104 The Message  Cloudy hazy aerial shot from airplane window approaching Phoenix, AZ USA. City streets, houses and buildings with sun filtering through clouds and haze. I flew into Phoenix, Arizona and drove to Prescott for our annual Bible Conference. My hotel was near the Granite Dells of Lake Watson, a beautiful view! Afternoon birding from the balcony of our hotel after just arriving in Phoenix and driving to Prescott. Looking out I can see the lake and boulders where I hope to go hiking and birding this week. Yavapai County, Arizona; July 9, 2018  View from the Prescott Resort Hotel of the granite cliffs and boulders of Watson Lake and distant mountains. Lake Watson is one of two reservoirs at the Granite Dells, in Prescott, Arizona. The Dells consist of exposed bedrock and large boulders of granite that have eroded into an unusual lumpy, rippled appearance.  P19 honor the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots fire fighters who died on June 30, 2013, in a wildfire above the town of Yarnell.  View from the Prescott Resort Hotel of the granite cliffs and boulders of Watson Lake and distant mountains. Lake Watson is one of two reservoirs at the Granite Dells, in Prescott, Arizona. The Dells consist of exposed bedrock and large boulders of granite that have eroded into an unusual lumpy, rippled appearance.  View from the Prescott Resort Hotel of the granite cliffs and boulders of Watson Lake and distant mountains. Lake Watson is one of two reservoirs at the Granite Dells, in Prescott, Arizona. The Dells consist of exposed bedrock and large boulders of granite that have eroded into an unusual lumpy, rippled appearance.  View from the Prescott Resort Hotel of the granite cliffs and boulders of Watson Lake and distant mountains.  Sunrise Granite Dells Mountains, Prescott, Arizona USA  Sheets of heavy rain fall from black storm clouds during a thunderstorm over Prescott Valley and Lake Watson Granite Dells. View from the Prescott Resort hotel balcony.  William Wise Photo Nature Notes is a wildlife, birding and nature photography blog documenting the wonders of God’s creation. -- "God gave Solomon very great wisdom and understanding, and knowledge as vast as the sands of the seashore. He could speak with authority about all kinds of plants, from the great cedar of Lebanon to the tiny hyssop that grows from cracks in a wall. He could also speak about animals, birds, small creatures, and fish. And kings from every nation sent their ambassadors to listen to the wisdom of Solomon." I Kings 4  Red-tailed Hawk Sunday, 3:45 PM - A nice break from the pattern of high heat and high humidity. It is a noticeably cooler, breezier and less humid Sunday afternoon. I got in an hour-and-a-half of patio ebirding between morning and evening church services. While getting my john-boat ready for a friend to borrow, I heard a piercing keeeerrr come from overhead and another call from back in the field. Overhead circled an adult Red-tailed Hawk with a beautiful orange tail highlighted by the overhead sun. The Red-tails haven’t been as prevalent as the Red-shoulders lately, so I was surprised to see these adults today and the juvenile yesterday. The trio of Brown-headed Nuthatches are so loud and busy back by the bird feeder. It seems they are always stirred up about something. I tried a little playback to draw one to the patio for a shot. They came, but only into the tops of the Crepe Myrtles on the side of my patio and never into camera range. But, of course, the inquisitive Carolina Wren always comes to check out the MP3 bird singing on the patio! Sunny, with a high near 84. East wind around 5 mph.  Carolina Wren perched singing in Crepe Myrtle tree. July in Athens, Georgia, Clarke County, USA. The Carolina wren Thryothorus ludovicianus is a common species of wren that is a resident in the eastern half of the United States of America, the extreme south of Ontario, Canada, and the extreme northeast of Mexico.  Carolina Wren perched singing in Crepe Myrtle tree. July in Athens, Georgia, Clarke County, USA. The Carolina wren Thryothorus ludovicianus is a common species of wren that is a resident in the eastern half of the United States of America, the extreme south of Ontario, Canada, and the extreme northeast of Mexico.  Female Ruby-throated Humminbird hovering on green background. July in Athens, Georgia, Clarke County, USA. The ruby-throated hummingbird Archilochus colubris is a species of hummingbird that generally spends the winter in Central America, Mexico, and Florida, and migrates to Eastern North America for the summer to breed. It is by far the most common hummingbird seen east of the Mississippi River in North America.  Male Ruby-throated Hummingbird |
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