Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Feathered Snow

1. snowqoose-kab Snow Goose at Bosque del Apache 11-5-2012

 

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Who Knew Snow

Who knew snow would come on black-tipped wings

And fall from a clear blue sky?

Who knew snow could sing

In a honking, rasping voice,

Calling through the air to each feathered body?

Who knew snow could fly?

But I watched it fall on a golden day

As it sailed across the sky

I saw it settle on liquid blue

Thick and ponderous, yet graceful and light,

And unmelting,

Snow geese on water.

~Kathie Adams Brown (November 20, 2012)

 

3. snow-kab 

Here’s a little snow to get you in the holiday mood!

 

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5. snow on water-kab 

6. bosque del apache-kab 

7. snow panarama-kab 

8. blue goose-kab 

9. snow goose-kab 

10. snow family-kab 

11. grinning-kab 

12. adult and immature-kab 

13. snow geese-kab 

14. more snow-kab 

15. nap time-kab Nap time!

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

(Enjoy your nap!)

26 comments:

  1. Kathie, what wonderful pictures of these magical birds!!! I love your poem as well, so apt from that superb inspiration.

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  2. These images and the poem are delightful Kathie!

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    1. Mia, thank you! I am a bit frustrated with my photography though, and I need to learn more.

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  3. Lovely poem. Awesome birds. Cool photos. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

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    1. Robert, Thank you! I hope you and your family have a wonderful time as well!

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  4. I like this kind of snow best. The geese really contrast beautifully with the blue skies and water.

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    1. Gaelyn, don't they though! Everything just seems to sparkle!

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  5. Stunning images of snow geese and your poem is perfect. Happy Thanksgiving.

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  6. Wonderful photos of the Snow geese and a lovely poem! Happy Thanksgiving!

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  7. Beautiful! You do the same! Have fun and drive safe. And spot lots of birds:)

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  8. What a blessing! I have never seen so many snow geese in one area. Your poem is beautiful, happy thanksgiving!

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    1. Debbie, thank you and the same to you...though now it is time to say Merry Christmas and/or Happy Hannukah!

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  9. What fantastic photos of this/these beautiful birds. They never grace UK shores so I appreciate these wonderful photos so much more.

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    1. cuby, ahh...but we do not get your lovely little English robin either! I'm glad you enjoyed this post though!

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  10. i love those snowy geese and your poem! beautiful!!
    have a HAPPY Thanksgiving!

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  11. Thank you for sharing this beauty with us! And Happy Turkey Day... sounds like yours did it's job... happy napping!

    Saloma

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    1. Thanks Saloma! However, I didn't nap...I went birding at the Salton Sea!

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  12. Hi Kathie

    A beautiful poem to go with your beautiful photos.

    Happy Thanksgiving
    Guy

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Welcome to my nest! I hope you will enjoy spending time here with me and the birds. Thank you for your comments. I will try to get back to you as soon as I get back from counting more birds.