“Where the wild things are,” (tap/click to enlarge)
is where I like to be.
Bald Eagles,
imperious stare.
Haughty Harris Hawks,
with laser eyes.
Owls see light,
in the darkest night.
Falcon’s fly faster,
than wind.
Canada’s wild spaces.
Cheers to you from our finely feathered friends~
Wow, Cindy, every photo is so beautiful! Wow! πβ€οΈ
Much appreciated John. Thank you my friend α
Fantastic photos. So sharp! And all in one cohesive whole with your brief but great commentary. Great!
You make me happy I posted! Thank you so much & cheers to you α
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Beautiful pic
Thank you α
That bald eagle is stunning. I love birds so much and these pics are great. Thank you! If I could be any bird I’d be a peregrine falcon. I remember in Jonathon Livingston Seagull how Jonathon tried flying faster by thinking of a peregrine and trying to mimic their smaller wings. β₯.
Yes! I remember that too. We have peregrines here at The Holler. They are the fastest creatures on earth. Magnificent α
So magnificent. I like your heart symbol. It’s curly! =) β₯
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Wow, how beautiful!!!!
They are fine feathered friends α
Iβm always eagle to see your clawsome shots. Simply owlstanding, my friend! (*ΛοΈΆΛ*).ｑ.:*β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈπ
Smiling! You are owlstanding my friend α
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Ahhh! British Columbia…my home province! β€οΈ And your photos are such a grand sight for sore eyes!
You come from such an incredibly wonderful place. I can’t wait to be back there in time to see the leaves turn! α
These raptor portraits are stunning! What magnificent birds.
The look in their eyes is so complicated and so intelligent α
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A story was told to me about a boy who went hunting with his dad. The boy now a man shared his story with me. The boy had a hunting rifle, saw a big bird in a tree staring down at him with a piercing gaze. The boy challenged the birdβs daring stare. Moments passed and the boy shot the bird. The boy who is now a man, remembers the birdβs piercing stare. From the waters from which I live, and upon the urban areas, forestries and jungles of the world, birds are heavenly, intelligent creatures that deserve love and respect.
I couldn’t possibly say this better. Thank you α
Beautiful photos.
Grazie Timothy α
π―. Magnificent photos.
Thank you very much Tangie α
A most impressive gallery! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you more for appreciating the birds α
Beautiful captures Cindy, love the faces and the light in their eyes.
We both know birds are endlessly fascinating. Such intelligence in their eyes α
Amazing! Both the birds and the photos!
Birds are simply stunning. Thank you Bruce α
Cheers to you, Cindy, for capturing these magnificent close-ups! π¦
Smiling back at you Michele α
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Where is this, Cindy? It seems to be very close to home here.
The scenic shots are The knight Inlet BC and Vancouver Island α
Wow! The Captain has been up there, and I’ve traveled past it. So nice for you to have seen it. You got some great photos.
We stayed in this tiny cabin at the waters edge. It was paradise α
Wonderful. And I’m glad the grizzlies didn’t find you.
I search for the grizzlies, from a safe viewing distance of course! Of course I far prefer finding them versus the other way around! I do not like being surprised by grizzlies on a trail which is why I make a lot of noise in grizzly country and never hike alone α
I’ve heard of people jingling bells and then the grizzlies know where to find them! Seriously.
Yes. I have heard of this too.
Yikes! They joke about grizzly hunters finding the stomach contents of grizzlies to be a bunch of jingle bells that smell of pepper.
Exactly true! I have read this too α
I love the images of the eagle and owl!
Thanks much. Aren’t they magnificent creatures α
Gorgeous… fabulous pictures, Cindy!
Honored. Thank you very much Rajani α
Welcome to British Columbia! Gorgeous photos, Cindy.
One of my very most favorite parts of the world. Thank you Lynette α
My goodness, Cindy! Where do you go to capture these beauties!
You have such a wonderful talent!
Honored and humbled Dale. Thank you very & take good care my friend α
Have a splendiferous day!
Visa versa 2UX2!
Thank you! I shall do my best!
Amazing clips, no words to explain. I am so delighted seeing them repeatedly. Thanks for posting as we can’t see them in this part of the earth easily. Have a wonderful day.
You make me very happy that I posted them. Thank you my friend & be well α
Most welcome. Keep smiling. πΉ
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Just beautiful both the writing and the photographs. π¦β€οΈπ€
So kind of you and so appreciated too. Thank you Joni α
These are beautiful Cindy. Are you on personal terms with all these lovely creatures, they are almost posing with these shots. Word has got out, I think they know you well πβ€οΈππ½
They had me spellbound with rapture π
Haha, well said dear lady π€£
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All beautiful, but those bald eagles are WOW!
They are special α
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The raptors and I thank you sincerely my friend. Stay safe & well α
Wow! Gorgeous photos!
Thank you very much α
Raptorous???? π
Yes, pure rapture α
Those eyes — awesome! Great captures.
Raptors have the most piercing eyes! Happy you enjoyed them & thank you α
Such magnificent birds, beautifully photographed Cindy
Thank you Sheree. Ethereal subjects make for good photography α
I think it has a lot to do with the person wielding the camera
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Raptors have fascinated me since I was very young. Great portraits. Thanks.
You and me both. There is something elemental about raptors that stirs my soul α
What gorgeous photos. I love raptors and have a book with the most wonderful pictures. They are truly works of art.
Yes they are exquisite works of art by the master artist. Be well Gigi α
Ah yes, this place! Thanks for reminding me of its wonders, Cindy!
It is so wonderful and you are very welcome Audrey α
I’m always amazed at how fierce birds of prey look. Even the small ones look as if they are ready to rip you into shreds…
Yes. If we were smaller, or they were bigger, they would! α
Wow! These photos are stunning! What magnificent birds.Thanks, cindy!
“Hope is the thing with feathers, that perches in the soul.” Thank you Isabel α
Fabulously imperious portraits!
Much appreciated Margaret. Thank you α
Stunning images, Cindy π
Merci beaucoup mon Ami Cathy α
Wonderful portraits with irresistible alliteration
Thank you Derrick. We share a fondness forr alliteration my friend α
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Congratulations, these are excellent pictures ππ
Greetings back to you and your feathered friends
The Fab Four of Cley
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Thank you one and all! Stay safe & well α
Beautiful photos!
Thank you very much α
Such fierce intelligence in those eyes!
Oh, yes! As if they see straight into us and are not impressed. Smart birdies α
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So appreciated. Thank you Vincent α
Absolutely stunning Cindy thank you so much for sharing. The only raptor we see on a regular basis is in the spring and it is the Sparrow Hawk. We have a long wood stack on the back on the garden near to the bird feeder and the hedge that is the sparrows sanctuary. He or she blends in so brilliantly and whilst I love my garden birds this is such an amazing visitor. If I go out its head turns in my direction and gives me the ‘look’ β₯β₯
Amazing that you spotted him before he spotted you! Whenever I catch a raptor with my lens, he is already looking into it! It is uncanny. I so appreciate your thoughtfulness Sally. Stay safe & well α
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The look of those raptor birds goes through and through… And I would love to be in that beautiful and serene landscape you show in the first picture…
Have a wonderful weekend, and stay safe, dear Cindy!
So kind & so appreciated. Stay safe and well Martha α
Simply amazing!!!
Grazie mille Luisa α
Grazie a te, Cindy πππ
Thanks for them, Cindy. Another set of gorgeous animals and views!
You are so welcome & I am very happy you enjoyed them α
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The shots are awesome, Cindy.
Thank you my friend & take good care α
Gorgeous images and raptors! I feel refreshed just looking at the scenery! Thanks Cindy. π
Thank you Brad & I know just exactly what you mean α
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Thank you for your thoughtful kindness Sally. You are so appreciated α
Cindy, these are beautiful photos. I have long been fascinated by owls, and had the pleasure of living near a couple of them once. Never got as close to them as these pictures display, but enjoyed them at a distance as they went about their business.
I love owls too. We have Great Horned Owls that sit on our roof nightly. I serenade with them. We also have nesting barn owls and burrowing owls nearby α
i watch a few youtube channels. One is called “Outdoor Boys” (father + sons do fun, outdoorsy things).
Recently they were in Dutch Harbor Alaska. While walking around there were bald eagles everywhere, like crows, or vultures. I had to laugh when the host spied one sitting on a big trash bin. “Oh look, a dumpster eagle.”
Never thought I’d hear a phrase like that.
Bald eagles frequent places where people throw out food. I got great, super close-up images in Canada from eagles that visited the fish refuse site of a nearby lodge α
Beautiful animals, beautiful pictures!
Merci beaucoup mon Ami α
Beautiful! I saw the raptor show at Grouse Mountain, Vancouver last month, which included all those birds.
I would love to see it α
Gorgeous! The details are incredible!
God IS in the details! α
How *do* you get them to pose like that for you?!? (Just kidding!) Stunning photos, Cindy!
They are natural born models! α
Cindy, these are absolutely gorgeous — especially that magnificent Owl!! What a gift you have, getting them to pose so prettily!
So thoughtful of you and so appreciated too Debbie. Thank you α
Fabulous images….thank you:)
Thank you more for appreciating them Janet & cheers to you α
Stunning birds and photos, Cindy!
I just hope climate change does not destroy this habitat. So many animals are suffering because of humans.β¦
Yes. Heartbreaking. I share your hope α
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Magnificent shots Cindy, But that closeup of the bald eagle was the money shot! π x
He is magnificent isn’t he! Thanks much my friend & cheers to you α
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We have a lot of wild spaces in Canada. I am delighted that you have experienced the excitement of heading north!!!
Oh yes. Far north and far south are my most favorite spaces. Heading back to Canada to see the leaves change soon. Cannot wait α
Stunning captures, Cindy. Looks like a you’re in a wonderfully remote ‘get-away-from-it-all’ place!
Thank you Eliza and I was. It was full of wild critters and no people α
My kind of place! π
Ditto.
Wow, these are fabulous! That Harris Hawk portrait especially.
Alison
His eyes are incredible aren’t they. Cheers to you Alison & thank you α
Fabulous portraits, Cindy. Big wow!
Love the wow & thank you Jennie α
You’re welcome, Cindy! π
You get the very best shots!! Such a gift!!
That falcon!!! π₯°
Thank you so much for sharing with us!
Thank you more for your very kind appreciation and for your lovely and peaceful photographs α
Birds of a feather each one gorgeous and so well captured Cindy.
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So kind of you and so appreciated Cindy. Thank you α
Youβre so very welcome Cindy!
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Exquisite images of our feathered friends, Cindy!
Merci beaucoup mon Ami Terri α
All such a regal creatures!
Yes, they seem like they look right through us and are not impressed α
Sort of puts us in out place doesnβt it!
Yes indeed! α
Beautiful portraits of the birds, and some find landscapes too.
Thank you very much John. I am honored you like them & thank you α
This is a bit scowling. Ha! Great images and I love the Bald Eagle . ANITA
Yes. Raptors don’t seem to be overly impressed with humans, smart brdies. Hence those stares α
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Magnificent raptors!
Amazing birds and wild placesπI have a cousin in Canada π¨π¦ though she seems to encounter bears π» rather than birds!!
You have a lucky cousin. We are heading back up there to see the leaves change α
She’s visiting the UK in October so she will be able to see the leaves changing here too!ππ
I have never seen this in the UK. I would love to! I can imagine how stunning it must be.
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Grazie α
Beautiful photos
Much appreciated. Thank you! α