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Monday, May 11, 2015

Lake Martin Beauties

One beautiful Sunday in Breaux Bridge, LA last month. Are we almost halfway through the year already?!
Sunlit Primrose


I've never seen an alligator with his eye closed. Really love the pattern on the lid.


Carolina Wren eyeing me suspiciously.


Prothonotary Warbler

PW singing his heart out.
A Happy belated Mother's Day to all the mothers--even the ones with furry, four-legged children. God bless you each and every one!

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50 comments:

  1. eileeninmdMay 11, 2015 at 6:14 AM

    Happy belated Mother's Day to you! Lovely birds and images.. The Primrose is beautiful. Have a happy day and week ahead!

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  2. Buttons ThoughtsMay 11, 2015 at 6:37 AM

    Wow that alligator shot made me jump and I am sitting down. Oh your always capture the beauty. Hug B

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  3. Author R. Mac WheelerMay 11, 2015 at 6:47 AM

    Gor-Jus shots. I was thinking the same thing about the gator...then read your comment :)

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  4. WEMay 11, 2015 at 7:44 AM

    Excellent pictures, thanks for sharing.

    Happy Mother's Day ! ! !

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  5. Cranberry MorningMay 11, 2015 at 8:51 AM

    These are all beautiful, but I just love that happy little warbler!

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  6. StephanieMay 11, 2015 at 9:02 AM

    Incredible images, my friend! The pattern is so unique on the alligator's eyelids.

    Have a beautiful week, Gail! Hugs!

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  7. Bas.May 11, 2015 at 9:15 AM

    een prachtige serie,maar was je zo dicht bij die krokodil?

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  8. IrmaMay 11, 2015 at 9:38 AM

    Beautiful pictures, Gail.
    Photographed all perfect, my compliments
    Best regards, Irma

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  9. BarbMay 11, 2015 at 9:49 AM

    I like seeing the blooms, birds, and critters in your area. I can almost hear the birdsong.

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  10. TexWisGirlMay 11, 2015 at 11:14 AM

    gorgeous warbler! thanks for pointing out the closed gator eye! cool!!!

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  11. KarenMay 11, 2015 at 11:26 AM

    Fab shots, love that warbler!

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  12. ShugMay 11, 2015 at 11:43 AM

    Such beauty all around and you are awesome at capturing these things. Your talents still amaze me

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  13. AnonymousMay 11, 2015 at 11:54 AM

    Gorgeous shots of your part of the world.

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  14. KathyMay 11, 2015 at 2:11 PM

    Your post just says spring all over!

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  15. Sallie (FullTime-Life)May 11, 2015 at 3:05 PM

    I can nearly hear that bird singing! All such lovely spring pictures. Still I'm surprised that the blackberries are already ripening. They won't be ready until late August or September in Oregon (that's good for us -- since we will actually BE there then.)

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  16. KerryMay 11, 2015 at 5:32 PM

    Every one of your shots is a gem. So focused and jewel-like.

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  17. nookwormMay 11, 2015 at 6:36 PM

    The look on that Carolina Wren is so very expressive! She looks as if she is saying, "What are you doing here?"

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  18. bethMay 11, 2015 at 8:05 PM

    that closed eye lid looks like a monarch's wing….so cool!!!

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  19. StephanieMay 11, 2015 at 8:51 PM

    Fabulous images! The Warbler is a beautiful bird!

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  20. Ruth HiebertMay 11, 2015 at 9:13 PM

    Beautiful scenes.

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  21. Carola BartzMay 11, 2015 at 10:44 PM

    The eye lids of the alligator are fascinating - I didn't know they look like that. They're actually beautiful. I love the little Carolina wren - wrens are such cute birds.

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  22. 21 WitsMay 11, 2015 at 11:27 PM

    He is a beauty, as are all your lovely snapshots too!

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  23. AnonymousMay 12, 2015 at 12:25 AM

    Enjoyed seeing your pictures!

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  24. UnknownMay 12, 2015 at 12:39 AM

    Gorgeous photos! I love the little wren and the alligator is cool. It looks like he's taking a nap. :-)

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  25. AnvilcloudMay 12, 2015 at 5:54 AM

    You've got some fine pics with great DOF. Love that eye.

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  26. DebbieMay 12, 2015 at 8:33 AM

    WoW!!! what an amazing group of images, i just adore the warbler...what a cutie pie!!!

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  27. Wally JonesMay 12, 2015 at 9:29 AM

    Flowers and gators and warblers.
    My kind of day!
    You certainly captured the beauty very well!

    I am totally jealous over your superb image of the Prothonotary Warbler!

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  28. Inspired By JuneMay 12, 2015 at 1:28 PM

    I just can't get used to your gators, Gail, lol! Beautiful shots. I see your Wrens have as much personality as ours do :) That warbler, be still my heart! Hope you had a great Mother's Day, my friend!

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  29. Kim StevensMay 12, 2015 at 6:33 PM

    Oh yes, those eyelids - great shot! I've been wanting to get some gator shots, just haven't make it to Brazos Bend State Park. If I don't make it soon, I imagine when it gets hot they stay in the water?

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  30. AnonymousMay 12, 2015 at 6:51 PM

    Such beautiful flowers and birds. I like the sleeping gator too.

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  31. LindaMay 12, 2015 at 11:18 PM

    Adorable birds! The gators scared me a little.

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  32. DonnaMay 13, 2015 at 5:19 AM

    What an eclectic group of marvelous finds...I also loved the eyelids of the gator...

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  33. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmMay 13, 2015 at 10:49 AM

    Oh, I just love the alligator shots!

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  34. Joke (Joke's Camera)May 13, 2015 at 12:50 PM

    Oh, I love that Warbler, Gail. Such a gorgeous bird. The Wren is funny. Great shot. Fantastic series again (the alligator is not really a friend of mine but het pictures are beautiful). Greetings, Joke

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  35. Hootin AnniMay 13, 2015 at 3:54 PM

    I haven't been able to get around to visit 'til now. Sometimes, NO power, other times no cable. Phones have been shut off for emergency only since I can't keep it charges. What a dilemma. LOL

    So...Gail, I want to send along my thanks for sharing this wonderful, bright and beautiful post with us at I'd Rather B Birdin' and say hello to you from Hootin' Anni's.

    We've been flooded out around here ...yesterday, a virtual lake in our yard...it receded...but again today we were hit with another soaker...on saturated ground.

    Hope you at LA are keeping dry.

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  36. Hootin AnniMay 13, 2015 at 3:55 PM

    sorry....charges=charged!

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  37. AnonymousMay 14, 2015 at 11:00 AM

    Well Gail, with that big funny black thing stuck to your face, I'm sure you do look suspicious to the Carolina Wren.

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  38. TinaMay 14, 2015 at 3:32 PM

    Hi Gail,
    It's been forever since I wandered through your blog :( Your images are beautiful. I clicked on your Facebook link and I see that today is your birthday! So, Happy Birthday to you! I hope your day has been a beautiful one. Hope you are well.
    Take care,
    Tina

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  39. Linda at To Behold The BeautyMay 14, 2015 at 7:31 PM

    Hi, Gail. I see you're still maintaining your high photographic standards here. That warbler is so bright it had me looking for my sunglasses. It's kind of hard to find beauty in a 'gator, but you did it.

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  40. IdaMay 14, 2015 at 9:31 PM

    That Warbler is so bright and cheery. Loved seeing the Gator eyes open and eyes closed.

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  41. diane bMay 15, 2015 at 7:28 AM

    The bird singing his heart out is so cute. Fabulous shots of the alligator

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  42. rainfield61May 15, 2015 at 10:13 AM

    Let the bird sings and continues singing.

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  43. HelmaMay 15, 2015 at 1:49 PM

    Great beautiful pictures of flowers and birds like the Carolina Wren. The krokdil is quite frightening! Prachgie and pretty clear pictures. Super!

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  44. Beatrice P. BoydMay 15, 2015 at 4:04 PM

    Two belated wishes, Gail...for Mother's Day and your May birthday as well. I have faklen behind on blog reading due to family and moving issues, but looking at your photos is always such a delight. The warbler was so colorful and I wondered if the carolina wren was checking out that gator.

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  45. EG CameraGirlMay 16, 2015 at 6:21 AM

    Love the shots of the Prothonotary Warbler, which I don't believe I have ever seen before!

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  46. Bethany CarsonMay 16, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    Lovely selection of photos! Those shots of the alligator are great, and the birds are beautiful.

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  47. SlamdunkMay 17, 2015 at 9:06 PM

    Nice catch, Gail, with the closed-eyed gate. There is a reptile park that the kids and I frequent, and I have noticed that occasionally they will not have eyes opened. I should ask about that.

    Glad to see you still posting your fantastic images. Always impressive. I hope your weekend went well.

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  48. JulianaMay 22, 2015 at 3:48 PM

    OMG! Awesome shots! wonderful discoveries for me!

    xoxo, Juliana | PJ’ Happies :)

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  49. SuzanMay 25, 2015 at 10:59 AM

    As much as I dislike gators --- that was an awesome shot of his closed eyelids!!
    Lovely bird shots!!!

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  50. Waldameise AndreaMay 27, 2015 at 3:06 PM

    Auch hier grandiose Aufnahmen. Ich bin begeistert!

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