So interesting! I came across this bird while in Maui last month. According to Merlin Bird ID, it is called a Java Sparrow but it is actually an endangered finch. Hmmm, a bit odd don’t you think? Wonder how that happened.
Many thanks to Photos by Donna who has helped me multiple times with bird identification, including on this cute Java Sparrow.
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Looking out at a frozen Lake Michigan from the snow covered sand at Dunbar Beach – Indiana Dunes National Park.
Captured on February 5, 2022. Today, there is a bit less snow on the ground and Lake Michigan is no longer frozen solid enough to safely walk on water.
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Architectural lines, towering and exposed against blue skies. First one built in 2007 in Chicago, the Aqua Tower was designed by Jeanne Gang of Studio Gang Architects.
Below, topped with a Romanesque dome, stands the Mercer Building in Louisville, Kentucky. Next to it is the easily recognizable, Wrigley Building on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile.
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Getting up three hours before sunrise for an hour drive to the summit of Haleakala volcano to watch the drama unfold as the sun burst through the clouds was so worth the effort.
This was our second trip to Maui’s Haleakala National Park, so we were prepared for the 30-40 degree temperature difference from our hotel to the top of the volcano . These shots were taken four minutes apart from the same spot with a camera angle change of about 30 degrees to the northeast on the one below.
Images were captured last month on January 6, 2022.
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Spent a fun weekend in Chicago recently with my hubby and we met up with a very relaxed Max Redman.
Waiting to greet us in our hotel room was this little guy, hanging on the wall. He was so adorable that I decided to name him Max Redman. Max seems to be daydreaming in Chicago, don’t you think?
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It seems that even having fun can have unwanted ramifications as demonstrated by this surfer enjoying a warm January day on the Pacific Ocean.
Standing tall one second. Then, he was down the next!
Yes, this was one of those times that using burst mode on my camera resulted in an unplanned image from Maui’s beautiful Wailea Beach.
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I love mornings! There is something so special about being out on the trails as the sunrise pops up over the horizon. The thought of enjoying a whole new day brings a smile to my face.
The same is true when I think about starting a new blogging site. I have missed being here for the last few months but have also reveled in a bit of time to reflect. Now, I am back and off to a fresh start. This is the first of many posts to come.
“An early morning walk is a blessing
– Henry David Thoreau –
for the whole day.”
Changes are exciting sometimes and I almost forgot to tell you about one small change. Other than a new domain and site, there’s also a change on my blog site and profile. Those of you who have followed me in the past, know that my given name is Irene Tron. All my close friends and family call me “Pepper”. So my profile will show me as Pepper. Feel free to refer to me as either.
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