'Lifers'
@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
United States
November 14, 2022 9:51pm CST
Howdy, folks! I fear my sabbatical 'twas considerably longer'n I'd 'xpected. My 'pologies, I know this ol' gal 'tis missed 'lot.
I hung'p my camera fer quite some time. Gone the days 'f chasin' butterflies, birds 'n other critters, sunrises 'n sets. Odd from someone who used to snap pics like my life depended'n such magical events. Bein' used to doin' so ('round 300 pics a day...e'en if'n such 'twas jest'n interestin' leaf), I figured such'd be a grand distraction.
This Great Horned Owl 'twas a 'lifer' fer me. Sure, I'd witnessed such 't dawn'n dusk, perched high 'pon a tree 'r electrical pole. Ne'er'd been able to see one this close. 'd been sittin' out'n my ol' pine by the pond when I disrupted 'ts peace. Chasin' danged butterflies 's such'd caught my eye 'n beckoned me outdoors.
If'n not fer 'nother bird sendin' off alarms, I'd ne'er sought 't out. I followed the sounds 'n noticed said distraught feathered friend 'twas circlin' 'round the ol' Elm tree. From a distance such 'ppeared to be a cat perched high'n a limb, jest a blackened silhouette with ears.
'd to jump 2 fences to get close 'nough to see this beauty! I asked politely, 's I do all critters (yup, I'm weird), to snap some pics 'n such jest sat there'n all 'ts glory. 'tis a wondrous thingy to see such, a blessin' to be able to snag a pic 'r 2.
Several 'lifers' 've blessed me this year. Those once'n a lifetime photos that I've strived to get fer many a year.
My hopes bein' that others seek out the magical gifts nature provides fer free. That others 've witnessed thingies this past year that've warmed yer hearts 'n touched yer souls.
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@DaddyEvil (137260)
• United States
15 Nov 22
It's a beautiful photo, whatever you had to do to get it. 
I "might" have noticed you'd disappeared again and "maybe" was wondering when you'd show back up. 
If I forgot to tell you in our earlier conversation, I'm happy to see you on myLot. 4 people like this
@DaddyEvil (137260)
• United States
15 Nov 22
@crazyhorseladycx You're welcome. I won't tell anyone about the fence if you don't. 
I hope so... I start worrying about you and have trouble refraining from sending an email.
Yeah, I understand. I've lost five brothers and a sister since the pandemic began... Covid is still causing problems even if the "official" word here is that it's nothing to worry about now. (My sister passed away a few days ago.)
I won't tell anyone about the fence if you don't.
I hope so... I start worrying about you and have trouble refraining from sending an email.
Yeah, I understand. I've lost five brothers and a sister since the pandemic began... Covid is still causing problems even if the "official" word here is that it's nothing to worry about now. (My sister passed away a few days ago.)1 person likes this
@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
15 Nov 22
thanks! a most fortunate happenin'. one 'f those rare moments when such's jest meant to be. i confess the fence 'twas jest 4' :)
ya might'a 'n maybe'd, eh? i'm like bad reviews, jest keep'n comin' ;)
thanks, dunno how long such'll last. been most busy, much loss 'n sorrow.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
15 Nov 22
@DaddyEvil oh, my deepest 'n most heartfelt condolences! i've yet to figure why some feel that virus 'tis no biggie, many still refuse to believe such 'xists. twisted minds who're thrilled with platforms to spew their lies 'n venom.
well, ya could'a sent 'em. i'd gotten to such e'ventually. believe i'm near halfway through 2021's emails? i dunno, they jest keep stockpilin'. rude 'f me not to answer some, need to remedy that.
i've yet to figure why some feel that virus 'tis no biggie, many still refuse to believe such 'xists. twisted minds who're thrilled with platforms to spew their lies 'n venom.
well, ya could'a sent 'em. i'd gotten to such e'ventually. believe i'm near halfway through 2021's emails? i dunno, they jest keep stockpilin'. rude 'f me not to answer some, need to remedy that.1 person likes this
@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
15 Nov 22
glad ya like 't, hon. most fortunate circumstance! a dear friend 'f mine 'tis quite fond 'f yellow 'n 'd been quite blue. i spent days out seekin' yellow butterflies 'n other thingies that'd warm her heart. got a few butterflies, but this 'twas the best catch. nothin' like standin' that close to such a majestic bein'. we'd quite the conversation.. yes ma'am, she does. thanks much 'n big hugs ~
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
15 Nov 22
@crazyhorseladycx You know I love all of nature. You are such a great friend to her. Yellow is like sunshine and can be very healing and uplifting. Thoughts are with you today as well.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
15 Nov 22
@CarolDM yes ma'am, one 'f the thingies i 'dore 'bout'cha. she's goin' through rough times, so i do my best. anythin' that catches my eye with yellow 's gotta be photographed 'n sent, lol.
interestin'ly, she didn't realize yellow 'twas her fav 'til a fella came to do some work 't her place. e'en the wood'n her home 's yellow hues - somethin' she'd paid not much mind to.
ditto!
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@shaggin (72146)
• United States
15 Nov 22
@crazyhorseladycx ahh woodchucks can sure do a lot of damage. It would probably have to pick it off when they are small though you think? Before winter they get enormous around here.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
15 Nov 22
@shaggin these owls can take'n a full grown cat, so i reckon such'd not be to wild a task fer 'em. i aint seen the actual critters, jest their mounds left'n my yard 'n now out'n my pastures.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
15 Nov 22
glad ya like 't, hon. 'twas wonderful to be able to capture such. most oft the lightin' 'tis poor - too bright 'r too dark. there'd be lots 'f owls 'round these parts, mostly barn owls. near 'mpossible to snag a photo 's they're quick's lightnin' 'n mostly spotted 't dusk 'r heard'n darkness.
i'm hopin' this lovely critter bring friends'n they like gophers. i've been battlin' those lil darlin's fer the past year.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
15 Nov 22
thanks, 'twas a great 'n cooperative subject. much more willin' fer a photo op versus that danged yellow butterfly, lol.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
15 Nov 22
@just4him finer'n frog hair, jest need some tweezers ;)
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@just4him (317089)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
15 Nov 22
@crazyhorseladycx I'm sure it was.
I hope you're doing well.
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@Herahestia93 (152)
• Indonesia
15 Nov 22
You are very lucky to be able to take photos of owl up close.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
15 Nov 22
'twas a kind soul who 'greed to such. i kept thinkin' e'ery time i got't focused such'd jest fly 'way. perhaps'n omen?
@popciclecold (38855)
• United States
15 Nov 22
Wow, some photo. You did good. You were really missed
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
15 Nov 22
got quite a few 'f this magical creature. we'd quite the conversation, jest glad 't obliged my trapsin' 'round. aw, thanks.
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@dawnald (85146)
• Shingle Springs, California
21 Nov 22
I had a nice walk today with my girls down by the American river and we watched the salmon come upstream, and the seagulls and vultures waiting for free salmon dinner. Saw a great blue heron and a white heron and lots of ducks. Nice day. Beautiful shot you got of the owl.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
21 Nov 22
delighted y'all got to be outdoors 'n thus the ability to witness various species. i've hopes one day to snag some pics 'f herons some time'n the near future. thanks
@much2say (55671)
• Los Angeles, California
23 Nov 22
@crazyhorseladycx That's amazing! He wanted to make sure you got a good close up of him 
. What an honor to be able to get that close to him! Hee hee - he must've felt safe with you there . . . this human was cool in his book .
. What an honor to be able to get that close to him! Hee hee - he must've felt safe with you there . . . this human was cool in his book .1 person likes this
@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
21 Nov 22
most humblin' to be'n such's presence. 'twas 'bout 15' 'p'n that branch, kind 'nough to lemme get 's close's needed. i'd quite the conversation with 't the whole time. most likely confirmation to this bird 'f prey that 't least this human 'tis a bit daft ;)
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
30 Nov 22
@much2say not certain why this majestic bein' chose to sit still fer me, kind 'f ya to think 't thought 'f me 's a 'cool', lol. 'twas such a humblin' honor to be'n 'ts presence.
@allknowing (136601)
• India
15 Nov 22
So that's where you were Hiding behind the camera. Hope to see more your works.
That owl in your photo is a stunning capute.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
15 Nov 22
wish i could say such 'twas so, jest pulled the camera out 'gain last spring. tryin' to get back to 'normal', whate'er that'd be. i'll try to find more good'uns to share. 've hundreds to go through yet.
'twas most cooperative subject :)
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@wolfgirl569 (106452)
• Marion, Ohio
15 Nov 22
That is a great picture. Missed you and hope you are back now
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@wolfgirl569 (106452)
• Marion, Ohio
15 Nov 22
@crazyhorseladycx Sometimes we need to unplug. I started only getting online morning and night and that helps. I dont feel like I need to keep checking everything anymore
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
15 Nov 22
@wolfgirl569 i went fer weeks, sometimes months. 'f course i aint ne'er 'd my fingers'n 's many pies's yerself via the net. we truly don't need to be connected 's so many believe. much 'f real life jest passes ya right by.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
15 Nov 22
fortunate to've gotten, several others 's well 's a short video :) 've missed ya, too. dunno how long/frequent i'll be hittin' this place. 'twas kinda nice to 'unplug' whilst tryin' to get schtuff sorted.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
15 Nov 22
glad ya like 't, ms. lenore. 'twas not fierce 't the moment. e'en took 'tself a nap, lol.
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@sallypup (61173)
• Centralia, Washington
15 Nov 22
@crazyhorseladycx I've missed you.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
15 Nov 22
thanks! that'd be the case most oft fer me, too. that're too dark, too much sun. hear 'em more'n see 'em.
what?? holy flyin' cowpatties! what a gift fer ya to witness such.
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@Fleura (30409)
• United Kingdom
15 Nov 22
@crazyhorseladycx Yes I was pretty excited too!!
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
15 Nov 22
i'm prone to speakin' with critters, askin' their permission to get close 'nough to take their pics. thank 'em, which seems weird to many. such's awesome to see 1st hand, a gift to snag a decent pic 'r 2. not certain'n the manners part 's i 'twas makin' much noise, sneakin' closer'n dried grasses 'n leaves.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
21 Nov 22
@JudyEv some most certainly do seem to wish to open that gap. i got taunted by a hummer this morn, hoverin' jest a few feet 'fore me. knew i 'twas cameraless. we'd quite the conversation, bless 't.
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@JudyEv (340278)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Nov 22
@crazyhorseladycx Vince 'talks' to birds but it's more trying to imitate their tweets and whistles but sometimes a bird will come quite close to him as though wishing to communicate in some way.
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@GardenGerty (160713)
• United States
16 Nov 22
This is absolutely a gorgeous picture. I see and hear many things, but do not often take pictures. Thanks for sharing this beauty with us.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
21 Nov 22
so glad ya 'njoyed such. 'tis a 1st fer me, to capture such a gift 'n thus enablin' the sharin' 'f such with others. yer welcome :)
@LeaPea2417 (37355)
• Toccoa, Georgia
15 Nov 22
It is good to see you here again.
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@JESSY3236 (19941)
• United States
15 Nov 22
I have been wondering where you was. Pretty picture of that owl.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
21 Nov 22
fell off the grid purposefully. :) thanks, 'twas quite the honor to capture such a wonder.
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