Missing the big picture

Posted on May 28, 2013 by tyler4turtles

Missing the big picture

Atop
the tree,
I spy a
red-winged
blackbird
who sees
what I’m
missing.

About tyler4turtles

I am an avid photographer, poet, ecologist, bookworm, blogger, art enthusiast and runner who calls Montana home but lives in Oregon.
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17 Responses to Missing the big picture

  1. words4jp says:
    May 28, 2013 at 8:06 pm

    You never know – he/she may be looking at the top of your head – to peck!!! I have been a victim of the red winged blackbird while biking. The are very much like my Pee – very possessive:)

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    • tyler4turtles says:
      May 28, 2013 at 9:35 pm

      Thank you for reminding me, Kim! I have spent many mornings with angry momma red-winged blackbirds dive-bombing into my head as I crashed through the cattails tracking turtles in Illinois. While they are beautiful creatures, they can be most annoying, almost like a car alarm that won’t shut up! Hope you are having a good day, my friend 🙂
      Cheers,
      Tyler

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  2. mishunderstood says:
    May 28, 2013 at 8:27 pm

    So true, Tyler! On a hike in NM recently, I said to my husband, “I don’t understand how anyone could not like to be out in nature.” They don’t “see” what is all around them….the growth, the life, the textures, the colors, the stillness, the survival and SO much more. I am fascinated by it and comforted by it at the same time.

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    • tyler4turtles says:
      May 28, 2013 at 9:56 pm

      Thank you for your wonderful comment! It seems we share a common bond of hiking and exploring Nature with our loved ones. I agree with you. I always take comfort in wide open spaces and cultivate a love that embraces each moment and furthers the wellbeing of my corner of the world. Hope you had a relaxing Memorial Day weekend, my friend!
      Cheers,
      Tyler 🙂

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  4. typewriterpoet says:
    May 28, 2013 at 8:49 pm

    lovely this really made me smile Tyler!

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    • tyler4turtles says:
      May 28, 2013 at 10:02 pm

      Thank you! So glad my poem and photo brought a smile to your face, my friend. I try to radiate good vibes as much as possible! Also, I appreciate you re-blogging this post. Hope you are having a pleasant day!
      Cheers,
      Tyler 🙂

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  5. marylouharris says:
    May 28, 2013 at 11:12 pm

    Lovely. Thanks for stopping by.

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  6. Gallivanta says:
    May 29, 2013 at 4:24 am

    That is chuckle- worthy.

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  7. tyler4turtles says:
    July 25, 2013 at 3:16 pm

    Reblogged this on The ancient eavesdropper and commented:

    I’m off to the forest again. What a view it must be for a bird perched atop a tree on Marys Peak! Hope everyone has a wonderful day!

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  8. missanon85 says:
    July 25, 2013 at 3:33 pm

    Reblogged this on missanon85.

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  9. woodlandgnome says:
    July 25, 2013 at 7:41 pm

    Ever considered taking flying lessons at LCC? So much to see from high up. Puts things into perspective.

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  10. beverlydyer says:
    July 25, 2013 at 11:06 pm

    I adore this. A few words speak fathoms! Cheers, Bev

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