The very idea of a bird is a symbol and a suggestion to the poet. A bird seems to be at the top of the scale, so vehement and intense his life. . . .
The beautiful vagabonds, endowed with every grace, masters of all climes, and knowing no bounds — how many human aspirations are realised in their free, holiday-lives — and how many suggestions to the poet in their flight and song!
–John Burroughs, Birds and Poets, 1887


On the Sound - Duck (Outer Banks) North Carolina – September 2008
























I love these, Jen! The third one is my favorite – the lines in it are super and it’s neat how you caught the birds all in different poses.
I had several thoughts running through my mind as I viewed these stunning images. 1. Peace. Serenity. Tranquility. 2. Calendar? 3. Can you possibly have any shots from your vacation that could top these? 4. Sigh….. 5. Love ‘em all. I think (let me emphasize think) #5 is my favorite, but it is so difficult to say.
I’m applauding…………………….
Nice series Jen – I like #4 and where you placed the horizon line – I
Hi Jen,
Nice to meet you. Thanks for your visit to my blog. I think I recognize this spot as being the sound side in Duck? Looks like we hang out at some of the same places.
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This is JRP at its best! I Love your outdoor work!
I bet you wish you were STILL there!
Beautiful job Jen! The second to last one and the one with just one bird flying is fantastic. I’m a big fan of sunset silhuettes. Can’t wait to see more.
cool series… always something good in the outerbanks
Wow!!!
Colors in all of these are just superb! If I had to pick a favorite, it’d be #5
Absolutely beautiful. I can’t pick a favorite, they are all so wonderful.
You sure know what your doing when it comes to landscapes and waterscapes! I love all of these.