Just the words and melody - that's what moves your emotions. - Kris Kristofferson
RIP Kris Kristofferson, June 22, 1936 – September 28, 2024...
A little late memorializing him, sorry.
All images copyright L.P.Lawhead unless specifically noted.
Just the words and melody - that's what moves your emotions. - Kris Kristofferson
RIP Kris Kristofferson, June 22, 1936 – September 28, 2024...
A little late memorializing him, sorry.
During a hike today at Watershed Nature Center, I used the Merlin Ap to listen for birds. Over about 90 minutes, here's what Merlin heard (listed alphabetically):
Not a lot of post-processing, but here's the straight-out-of-camera version for comparison:
We spent Saturday with the grandkids at one of the local Apple Farms. Fun time, picking apples, picking pumpkins, just enjoying the time. Always makes it feel like autumn, even though it was a bit warm (pushing 90!).
Better Photo has announced the winners of their August contest, and I had a second place, along with several Finalists, etc. Always fun to get some recognition!
2nd Place winner:
A few photos from Watershed Nature Center, taken last week. WNC remains one of my go-to places, over the past 30 years or so... both for photos and to just spend some time in nature.
"If you're thinking about retiring, you're retired" - Chuck Noll
I saw this quote recently attributed to Chuck Noll, Head Coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers back in their dynasty days of the 70's. But googling shows it attributed to other coaches. Regardless, I like the sentiment.
It resonated with me, as I retired not too long ago. We had talked about retiring for a while, and once I made a semi-firm decision (to retire in 6 months), my enthusiasm for work faded fast. Just another form of "short timer syndrome" I guess.
Regular readers (should) know that I've done a series of posts through the years looking back at my "best" or favorite photos every year. I call it "A Good Crop" in honor of an Ansel Adams quote: ""Twelve significant photographs in any one year is a good crop". Well, I was doing some maintenance on the blog today and realized I never did a 2023 edition! I also never did a 2015 edition, but that's another story.
I guess I need to rectify that before it is time to do 2024! STAY TUNED...
Meanwhile here's one of my most popular photos of 2023. It received a 2nd Place badge, and a Photo-Of-The-Day recognition at BetterPhoto, as well as "Popular" and "Trending" at 365Project. It'll be on the Good Crop list for sure!
We've lost another one, Freddie Salem, guitarist for the Outlaws. I saw them several times back in the late 70's / early 80's, they were one of my favorite bands. Salem wasn't an original member, joined the band for their "Bring It Back Alive" album, Replacing Henry Paul. He was a solid contributor over their next 4 studio albums, and wrote several songs.
My favorite Freddie Salem song is "I Hope You Don't Mind"....
So I went for a walk at Schon Park yesterday, and used the Merlin Ap to listen for birds. I'm getting (A little) better at recognizing (a few) birds, but it's on ongoing process.
See below for a list of what I heard. Not that I did see some Turkey Vultures, but they were as quiet as usual:
Merlin "heard: the following, in order of appearance. This was over ..
- J.D. Souther, Pretty Goodbyes.
From the album Souther Hillman Furay Band (1974). JD Souther passed away yesterday (9/17/2024) at the age of 1978.
I made a spotify playlist of songs written/co-written by JD Souther, I know it is FAR from complete. Feel free to suggest additions!
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/10M45qWmxk7SpsPEjIrwpe?si=342b026d36cb4c26