35 Replies to “Downy in the Garden”

  1. erikleo – UK – I am retired and live in the NE of England. I try and keep active and interested and involved in a variety of activities: yoga, walking, writing and, since Sept 2019, taking groups round art galleries. We discuss what we have seen and share thoughts about how the works of art have affected us personally. Hopefully I can set up another blog/website about this latter subject before the New Year. My reading includes poetry, fiction, philosophy and other non-fiction. My writing reflects my interests, as you can see if you browse my blog-posts. A number of my poems and other writings have been published online.
    erikleo says:

    Succinct and good pic!!

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  3. derrickjknight – UK – I am an octogenarian enjoying rambling physically and photographing what I see, and rambling in my head as memories are triggered. I also ramble through a lifetime's photographs. In these later years much rambling is done in a car.
    derrickjknight says:

    Nice shot

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  4. maureenc – south east Queensland – Supposedly retired ,I fit my fabric and fibre fanaticism in with sharing my life with , family and friends and a few other activities My star sign is Cancer;I love being near the ocean and live on the shores of Moreton Bay in SEQ;I enjoy listening to music of many genre,but prefer instrumental to vocal; Reading....I always have a couple of books and magazines on the "go" simultaneously;
    maureenc says:

    I didn’t realize that woodpeckers were so small . A well framed shot. Thank you for sharing

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  9. Lee – Maryland – Photography is my hobby. I own 33 PLANET EARTH groups on Flickr. This blog is not about me, its about the members of the family of PLANET EARTH groups. Administration Team Thanks to all members for being part of the family of PLANET EARTH groups. PLANET EARTH groups are not the largest groups on Flickr but we are some of the best groups. Members on the administration team are all active members and do care about our planet. 29 PLANET EARTH groups please take the time and ck. out what these groups have to offer, thousands of photos and videos by our members. My daughter is part of Administration for PLANET EARTH groups. zieglerb www.flickr.com/photos/zieglerb/ ♥PANKARITA♥ is part of Administration for CHILDREN OUR FUTURE, and PLANET EARTH OUR HOME www.flickr.com/photos/kristel_pankarita/ Any problems or concerns please contact any of us. Your Friend Lee PLANET EARTH groups. www.flickr.com/people/thats_right/ Wordpress: PLANET EARTH NEWSLETTER blog http://planetearthnewsletter.wordpress.com/ copy and paste above link or click on PLANET EARTH NEWSLETTER blog below. This is an active blog so ck. back when you can for future updates. Get fed get the feed.
    Lee says:

    Wonderful find on this beautiful day.

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  10. Lori Fontanes – Writer in various media covering food, technology, climate change and the environment. Also: adjunct professor, community advocate and backyard farmer. I believe in democracy.
    Lori Fontanes says:

    Woodpeckers are so charming, aren’t they? PS, he seems to be aware that you’re taking his pic! 🙂

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  12. Melzzartt: Creatively Crazed – USA – I'm a nature-loving, tree-hugging, artist who looks at life a little differently. I try to focus on the positive. I do a little of everything. Here, you'll find the kinds of art I enjoy doing the most: Digital art, abstract drawings, and photography and painting. I sell prints of my works on print-on-demand platforms but am also open to selling the actual works. I hope you enjoy what you see. Thank you for stopping by!
    Melzzartt: Creatively Crazed says:

    sweeet!

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  13. Very inconspicuous, isn’t he.

    And a bit belated, but thanks for stopping by!

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  14. A few of these, along with the goldfinches and chickadees, have been visiting the sunflower plants. So nice to see them again!

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  15. the Ordinary Hiker – New Philadelphia, Ohio – A Christian camp director for many years, I enjoy ministry and being outdoors. I refer to God's creative wonder as the testimony of creation, a special place where God brings His word to life. Its where I like to be and where God speaks in His gentle voice in the awe of His creative work.
    makingcamp says:

    Always a welcome guest

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  17. Robyn Haynes – Australia – Robyn enthusiastically pursues a green and writerly life on the north coast of New South Wales, Australia, where her background as a doctor of social anthropology equips her with an interesting slant on the human condition. She spends much time indulging a passion for her garden where she ponders life and attempts to stave off existential angst. In her more reflective moments she makes wry observations on courtyard gardening and its parallels with life.
    Unfurling says:

    Looking at this picture is inspiring

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  18. I come here at the end of a long day and relax and enjoy the beautiful pictures an form with many rhyming words and the entries always end with God solving whatever problem the person is facing in that particular entry. . Pleas come to see me, so we can reciprocate. jlehman1945 You are truly one of God’s blessings and I thank you. jlhehman1945 Keep it coming!

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  19. My entry above is not all I was trying to say. I write Christian prosity, a form i invented in which I use short story form, with many rhyming words, and they revolve around a person who has some problem, and at the end Jesus always solves it for them. It is entertaining, I have been told. Please come see me,;then we can reciprocate. jlehman1945 Keep up the wonderful work. You truly describe what God created to be beautiful. I love your blog jlehman1945

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  20. Almost can’t say which I like best – striking image, clever poem, or funny title. But I will say it. Great shot!

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  21. 2ndhalfolife – In the second (or really third?) half of my life now. Moving into the more crone stage: out of my head, into my soul. My magic is returning after many years of having lost it to the streets of life. There have been some very dark times, but these have made my journey rich with the stuff of possibility. Because out of darkness has come the glittering beauty of illumination. It has come with struggle and toil, and not without help--but I am here, and I am mostly in tact, and I'm here to share the rest of this journey with you all if you care to join me.......
    2ndhalfolife says:

    Just peeking over. Very nice.

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  22. Arrey Mbongaya Ivo's Sustainable Development Blog – Founder/Director at African Centre for Community and Development a non profit organization engaged in Sustainable Development, agriculture, ecotourism, conservation, education, communication for development, gender issues, poverty alleviation, SDGs, Livelihoods research, Research and Development, International Development, Multi-media, Arts, Event management, teaching, consultancies, collaboration, partnerships, Africa. Director at Agroforestry and Conservation hub Green Cradle in Cameroon (conserving tropical biodiversity and growing vegetables and food to better food security) Immediate Plans Looking for partners, supporters, environmentalists, humanitarians and ecologists to establish a park at the Green Cradle in Cameroon to grow alternatives to threatened/endangered wildlife species (apes, drills, gorillas, bonobos, elephants, lions and more). The alternatives to raise could include ducks, geese, pheasants, guinea fowls, kroiler, sheep, goats, cane rats and some exotic species to better food security and dissuade dependence on forest endangered wildlife and attract eco-tourists, researchers and other visitors. To use the activities at the park/sanctuary to offer vocational training courses via a school (Vocational Training Centre) to people affected by marginalities and vulnerabilities including poverty, unemployment and inequalities. The training centre will offer courses in conservation, pig farming, duck farming, poultry farming, green adaptable technologies, climate smart agriculture, development studies, soil management, permaculture, vegetable farming, goat/sheep rearing, project planning and management, gender development, ICTs, agroforestry, business strategy to community stakeholders including women youths, women groups, civil society organizations, farmers, bee keeping, livestock keeping, horticulture, policy makers etc. so as to better their capacities to survive locally and to conserve the environment. Also Producer and Publisher of over 600 videos on diverse aspects of sustainable development here: http://youtube.com/user/AfricanCentreforCom
    Arrey Mbongaya Ivo's Sustainable Development Blog says:

    They that kings
    Need not be in mansions
    For in nature
    There are mansions
    Beyond the contemplations
    of mortal frames…
    My lines on the picture.

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  23. Arrey Mbongaya Ivo's Sustainable Development Blog – Founder/Director at African Centre for Community and Development a non profit organization engaged in Sustainable Development, agriculture, ecotourism, conservation, education, communication for development, gender issues, poverty alleviation, SDGs, Livelihoods research, Research and Development, International Development, Multi-media, Arts, Event management, teaching, consultancies, collaboration, partnerships, Africa. Director at Agroforestry and Conservation hub Green Cradle in Cameroon (conserving tropical biodiversity and growing vegetables and food to better food security) Immediate Plans Looking for partners, supporters, environmentalists, humanitarians and ecologists to establish a park at the Green Cradle in Cameroon to grow alternatives to threatened/endangered wildlife species (apes, drills, gorillas, bonobos, elephants, lions and more). The alternatives to raise could include ducks, geese, pheasants, guinea fowls, kroiler, sheep, goats, cane rats and some exotic species to better food security and dissuade dependence on forest endangered wildlife and attract eco-tourists, researchers and other visitors. To use the activities at the park/sanctuary to offer vocational training courses via a school (Vocational Training Centre) to people affected by marginalities and vulnerabilities including poverty, unemployment and inequalities. The training centre will offer courses in conservation, pig farming, duck farming, poultry farming, green adaptable technologies, climate smart agriculture, development studies, soil management, permaculture, vegetable farming, goat/sheep rearing, project planning and management, gender development, ICTs, agroforestry, business strategy to community stakeholders including women youths, women groups, civil society organizations, farmers, bee keeping, livestock keeping, horticulture, policy makers etc. so as to better their capacities to survive locally and to conserve the environment. Also Producer and Publisher of over 600 videos on diverse aspects of sustainable development here: http://youtube.com/user/AfricanCentreforCom
    Arrey Mbongaya Ivo's Sustainable Development Blog says:

    They that are kings
    Need not be in mansions
    For in nature
    There are mansions
    Beyond the contemplations
    of mortal frames…
    My lines on the picture.

    Reply
  24. Rene Yoshi – Just a transplanted Okinawan-French Southern girl with a wee bit o' Irish, sharing photography and what I'm learning about spiritual things, including putting off legalism and religious traditions, and embracing God's matchless love, tender mercy, and amazing grace!
    Rene Yoshi says:

    Great title! Lovely image!

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  25. firefly1275 – Louisiana – V. Rose enjoys creating mystical characters and worlds, with a touch of the modern day world. When she is not writing or thinking up her next story ideas, she is enjoying South Louisiana sunsets.
    firefly1275 says:

    Very beautiful photo.

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  27. sharonstjoan – Poet, writer, and advocate for wildlife, wild lands, and the earth. President, Forest Voices of India - a U.S.-based group which aids charities in India that further education, culture, the well-being of women, children, and animals, and the restoration of sacred groves. websites: https://wordpress.com/view/forestvoicesofindia.com https://wordpress.com/view/echoesinthemist.com https://wordpress.com/view/wildvoices.world book: Glimpses of Kanchi https://www.amazon.com/Glimpses-Kanchi-Sharon-St-Joan/dp/1982901179/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Glimpses+of+Kanchi&qid=1581769003&sr=8-1
    sharonstjoan says:

    Reblogged this on Voices and Visions.

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