Thursday, January 1, 2009

Skywatch Friday

We have had clear, crisp, beautiful sunrises all week here in SE Kansas.
I like the way the sun paints this bluebird box.
I spotted a family of migrating swans east of town, two adults and three juveniles. I believe they are Trumpeter Swans or Tundra Swans I'm not sure. With more work being done in places like Minnesota to protect habitat I hope we see more of these in the future, its an encouraging view for the new year.
Whitetail Deer against the sky.
Prairie creek morning.
Happy New Year!
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22 comments:

Maria's Space said...

I LOVE that bird house too.

Gill - That British Woman said...

Great series of photos....

GiIll in Canada

Unknown said...

Great photos,I love it..happy new year.

Kathy W said...

You must just be north of me. I love those shots. When I travel up to Kansas City I prefer driving through Kansas than Missouri. More interesting things to look at.

Anonymous said...

The glow of the sun in your photos looks wonderful. I like the bird box photo too. You live in a beautiful place.

Happy New Days in 2009.

EG CameraGirl said...

The sun on the birdhouse IS wonderful. Great, in fact. All the best in 2009!

vincibene said...

Wonderful series!
I love the birdbox-picture!

Rose said...

I see you have been seeing a lot of the same things I have been seeing.

I must say that that of the birdhouse is superb! I love the warm glow of the sun on it.

Jan said...

These are all wonderful shots. The one of the bluebird box looks like a painting.

Dorothy said...

Beautiful series! The Bluebird house is special!

Corner Gardener Sue said...

I found you through your comment on another blog. My husband is Larry D. too, so I clicked on your name. We live in SE Nebraska. I like your pics!

Happy New Year,
Sue

This Is My Blog - fishing guy said...

Larry: Beautiful series of captures, wonderful skies.
Wishing you a great 2009.

Anonymous said...

The second shot is stunning; well-done.

Jan K. alias Afanja said...

Great shots of blue winter skies!
There's not too much sky at the second picture, but I really love the light and the colors on the bird house.
Happy new year!

angie {the arthur clan} said...

Your skies are absolutely beautiful...you really captured them well. Thanks for sharing!

esnorway said...

nice pics happy new year!!

Arija said...

Superb light on the nesting box!!!

Suzanne said...

I enjoyed all your photos, its so nice seeing other parts of the world.

Happy SWF and thank you for stopping by my blog.

Anonymous said...

All are great shots, but I love the 4th shot - great angle!!!

Kerri Farley said...

Oh Larry, these are gorgeous!
The "painting" on the bluebird box just takes my breath away!

Happy New Year! Hope 2009 is FAB for you!!

Coy Hill said...

Nice shots! The land is so flat, not at all like the hills of Pa.

Happy New Year to you and yours

Redzlan said...

The first picture with 27 flying birds over Kansas sunset sky is my favourite.
Congratulation and have a great weekend!